We now finally know how to get to Sesame Street -- and it turns out it's just off the 1 train in Manhattan. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the pioneering children's show, 63rd Street and West Broadway has officially been renamed "Sesame Street." Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo and others to make the big announcement on Wednesday morning. "Sesame Street" has been a quintessential part of New York City's identity since 1969 and has been teaching children ever since.

The accompanying report has more on the official West 63rd Street renaming to "Sesame Street."

If halls could talk, this one would scream. Webster Hall is making its triumphant return to the New York music scene, but few fans know this East Village spot’s long history. Dating back to 1886, this hallowed space housed everyone from suffragettes to Broadway legends like Carol Channing. But in 1980, Webster Hall found its true calling when it opened as The Ritz — a downtown venue for rock legends and unsigned bands to let loose. “It was still kind of a run-down New York City sh--hole, but it was awesome,” Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian said. “It was our sh--hole.” With a little help from Jay-Z, Webster Hall reopened its doors on April 26, 2019.

Check out the accompanying article to learn more about the past, present, and future of the East Village's iconic music venue, Webster Hall.

Opened in 1909, the Queensboro Bridge is a large steel cantilevered-truss bridge spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, directly over Roosevelt Island (formerly known as Blackwell's Island). Carrying cars, buses, and pedestrians with two layers of road, the bridge is one of the busiest in the City. In this vintage photograph from around 1910, take a peek at the bridge as it appeared only 1 year after opening, as it crosses over a much changed Roosevelt Island. Check out the specimen page on the Library of Congress Digital Archives for more info on the photo.