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The High Bridge over the Harlem River, New York. Designed by American engineer John B Jervis as part of the Croton Aqueduct carrying water to New York City. (Photo by William England/Getty Images)

How the High Bridge Rose From Ruin

For decades, the water flowed to the city from the dammed Croton River and eventually across the bridge, built high enough to allow ships to sail under it, hence the name, the “High Bridge.”
By Adrian Benepe
Cupcakes are poised for a sweet comeback. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

The Return of the Cupcake: Crumbs Reopens First NYC Store

But when popular bakery Crumbs closed all of its stores earlier this summer, it seemed that the death of the cupcake was upon us. But just a few months after closing all of its stores, the cupcake giant--quite literally, have you seen the size of their cupcakes?--reopens today.
By Nicole Puglise

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