What a New York community board can—and cannot—decide
A board resolution is an important part of local government, but it is not the same thing as final city approval.
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How a New York building becomes a landmark
Research, public testimony and a designation vote are different stages—not interchangeable labels.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Why subway colors are not enough to find your train
Route identifiers, terminal destinations and service notices each answer a different navigation question.
Explainer · September 6, 2026How to read a period room at the Met
Historic interiors reveal choices about architecture, objects and whose domestic life becomes museum history.
Explainer · September 6, 2026