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Bedford Avenue gets the tourists, but the neighborhood's real range shows up two and three blocks off the L, down at the water, and south past Grand.
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10 Things to Do in New York This Week
- Live music in WilliamsburgThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in the West VillageMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in AstoriaAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in WilliamsburgSunday, family-friendly
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