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Amrita Vijay's avatar

I loved learning about Ernestine! Thanks for sharing her story.

(And I've never been to cooper Hewitt also! Must remedy)

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Succinct Susannah's avatar

Waiiiiiiit I also don’t like when movies are playing in museums. It takes me out of the museum experience slightly, especially since it’s almost always a 30 minute movie that I’m only coming in halfway through and I can’t follow the continuity and I feel left out… idk, movies are such a specific vibe for me that I just can’t have them interrupting my consumption of other art. I’m sorry!!!

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Erin Fitzpatrick's avatar

I went to college on Staten Island and rode that ferry hundreds of times… and even for me, twice in one weekend these days sounds like a lot! Have fun!!

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Eden's avatar

Omg give me all the deets! What is the best seat on the ferry? Where should I eat? What else should I do there?

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Erin Fitzpatrick's avatar

When you walk on the ferry, stay right! Find a seat on the upper deck on the right side for a nice view. Best restaurants is Enoteca Maria, but also love Joe & Pat’s pizzeria (though this is out of the way). If you were drinker, I’d also send you to Flagship Brewery. Enoteca Maria & Flagship are both walking distance from the ferry station!

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Rob Stephenson's avatar

Somehow I’ve never made it to the Cooper Hewitt, looks super cool!

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Eden's avatar

I skipped it for the longest time too! Hard to compete with The Met right down the block. Definitely worth a visit at least to gawk at the Gilded Age architecture!

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Sachi Takahashi-Rial's avatar

I thought the same thing! I can’t wait to go to this museum. Definitely the best thing to do on a hot day in the city! Thanks Eden!

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