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[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Looking for a truly one-of-a-kind gift for the NYC-diehard or history-lover in your life? Buy them an original vintage bond (1920s-1980s) from @nycrecords and help preserve New York City's past! 🗽🎁✨

Learn more here: https://t.co/Tn03FIsHH5

#NYC #NYCHistory

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Not sure how to use our #ArchivesSpace portal to conduct #research? 🔍 ⁉️ 🔎

Watch this short tutorial for search tips: https://t.co/Aym08z6uEm

And then begin your research here: https://t.co/HvfQQ6nSU9

#NYCHistory #Archives

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Today in 2007 hot dog champion Takeru Kobayashi arrived in New York City to compete in the annual Nathan's Hot-Dog Eating Contest #ThisDayInHistory

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

What does 400 years of NYC history look like? It looks like photos + maps + the everyday moments in New Yorkers’ lives that let us know this is a city that really, truly, never sleeps.

See for yourself at https://t.co/iPyswp3Ncm and in-person at 31 Chambers Street, NYC. 🗽♥️✨

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Have your story permanently preserved in the NYC Archives! Neighborhood Stories is a storytelling initiative by @nycrecords, which aims to gather & permanently preserve the stories of NYC community members.

Sign up here: https://t.co/gKieFX7iyq

#NeighborhoodStories #NYCHistory

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Today in 1979 the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to allow rents to be increased by as much as 20 percent in 350,000 rent-stabilized apartments - among the highest since the inception of the rent-stabilization law in 1969 #ThisDayInHistory

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

“As we celebrate Pride, we also celebrate all those who came before us, the power they built, the sacrifices they made, the first steps they took when a day like today never seemed possible.”

- @NYCMayor Mamdani, June 9, 2026

Learn what these words mean: https://t.co/nF9FBelsHx

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Discover the story behind the names on the streets in your neighborhood! With @nycrecords’ interactive map, you can explore the history of co-named streets & the stories of nearly 2,500 famous & unsung heroes throughout New York City.🗽

View the map here: https://t.co/uuwbdcy8bR

[NYC Parks @NYCParks]

Every 10 years, NYC counts its trees - just like the US Census counts people!

Trees Count is back and we need your help to track every park tree across the city. Let’s map our urban forest together this summer! 🌳

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Today in 1927 the Cyclone in @LunaParkNYC - one of the early wood-track rollercoasters - opened on Coney Island #ThisDayInHistory

@ConeyHistory #HBD 🎉

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Did you know that @nycrecords permanently preserves all social media posts by NYC agencies and the official accounts of City leaders - which users can access even if the original post has been deleted?

Learn about ArchiveSocial here: https://t.co/osnnwQrcOK

#NYC #PublicAccess

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Today in 1901 - City Hall, from Park Row building #ThisDayInHistory

Learn more about this photo here: https://t.co/OP4IX4Y3cm

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Looking for free things to do in NYC?✨🗽❤️

Check out "NYC's Story: The City on Record", "Revisiting the World of Tomorrow: The 1964-65 World's Fair" &"Windows on the Archives" - all open to the public at 31 Chambers Street, 9am-4:30pm (M-F).

Learn more: https://t.co/zQGp89DiKo

[NYC DOT @NYC_DOT]

The good vibes continue!

Join us around the city for our World Cup Watch Parties!

Jun 26: Osborn Plaza in BK
Jul 2: Johnny Hartman Plaza in MN
Jul 7: Kensington Plaza in BK
Jul 10: Brooklyn Bridge Arches Plaza in MN
Jul 15: Corona Plaza in QNS

https://t.co/82oiJrhYaz

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Join us online from 1-2pm on July 7, when fashion historian Nancy MacDonell will discuss the work of columnist and editor, Diana Vreeland, and photographer, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, for the NYC fashion magazine, @harpersbazaarus. 📸 👗 🖋️

RSVP here: https://t.co/4Qqd71BwGT

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

TOMORROW! Join @GenderEquityNYC online at 12pm for Vol. 18 of The Food for Thought Chat Series - "Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future: LGBTQ+ Historical Equity" - featuring @nycrecords' Associate Public Records Officer, Brian Ferree. ✨

RSVP here: https://t.co/2CLyuOeTyz

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

Today in 2001 - 32nd Annual Lesbian and Gay Heritage Pride Parade #ThisDayInHistory

Learn more about this photo here: https://t.co/gSAAm1enGl

[Department of Buildings @NYC_Buildings]

Happy #DaylightHour New York ☀️

Today from 12-1 we'll be joining our friends @BEExNY and others in turning off our office lights to reduce energy use and raise awareness of energy efficiency.

💛 Learn more and register at https://t.co/NNoXmUgKDT

[NYC Dept of Records @nycrecords]

What does 400 years of NYC history look like? It looks like photos + maps + the everyday moments in New Yorkers’ lives that let us know this is a city that really, truly, never sleeps.

See for yourself at https://t.co/iPyswp3Ncm and in-person at 31 Chambers Street, NYC. 🗽♥️✨