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Val Castronovo

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As seen in: Chelsea News, Our Town (New York City, NY), Our Town Downtown, The Spirit
Arts Reporter for Straus News Manhattan: Our Town, West Side Spirit, Our Town Downtown, Chelsea News. New York Press Association winner. Formerly @TIME.
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He Built This City, Literally; Massive Model of Gotham on Display at City of NY Museum

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By Val Castronovo Verified
| Our Town Downtown Verified
Call it a side hustle or, more precisely, a "side hustle on steroids" to quote Queens-born Joe Macken, who spent 21 years hand-crafting a miniature model of New York City while working as a truck driver on weekdays and a bus driver on weekends. The 50 ft. x 28 ft.
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Gingerbread Bake-Off Stars Landmarks and Symbols That Are Good Enough to Eat

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By Val Castronovo Verified
| Our Town Downtown Verified
The holidays are upon us, and the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) has you covered. For the fourth consecutive year, Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off is on view, through Jan. 19. It's a showcase for fragrant homages to the city's landmarks, buildings, neighborhoods, places, and things. It's a sweet tradition in a city teeming with holiday traditions, but none quite so flavorful as the baked sculptures here.
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Gingerbread Bake-Off Stars LandmarksThat Are Good Enough to Eat

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By Val Castronovo Verified
| Our Town Downtown Verified
The holidays are upon us, and the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) has you covered. For the fourth consecutive year, Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off is on view, through Jan. 19. It's a showcase for fragrant homages to the city's landmarks, buildings, neighborhoods, places, and things. It's a sweet tradition in a city teeming with holiday traditions, but none quite so flavorful as the baked sculptures here.
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