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“New York blazes like a magnificent jewel in its fit setting of sea, and earth, and stars.”
— Thomas Wolfe, in his novel The Web and the Rock.
LIFE now presents classic black-and-white photos that show off the architecture, the spirit, the culture — images that are a testament to a city that, through darkness and in light, remains one of a kind. — Love Letter to NYC: LIFE Photos
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Irene, Now a Tropical Storm, Soaks New York City — After grinding up the East Coast as a deadly hurricane, a downgraded Irene swept through the Big Apple on Sunday morning, flooding streets in Lower Manhattan and other areas. Here: Walking in the rain in New York City.
see more — Hurricane Irene: The Best Photos
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I don’t know about you guys— but when I look at these photographs Bill Withers “Lean on Me” is the first thing that pops into my head… Prepare yourself for the cuteness: Adorable Animals Hugging