Channel the spirit of the '60s at NYBG's Flower Power, open May 23 through October 18, 2026, a joyous celebration of the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love. As you immerse yourself in the groovy and colorful show, take a class that celebrates all things flowers—from arranging with tie-dyed florals and creating spring flower crowns, to studying the fascinating intricacies of a flower's architecture.
May
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Are
you
an
aspiring
floral
artist
but
not
sure
where
to
start
or
simply
want
to
explore
the
craft
of
floral
arranging?
In
this
class,
you'll
gain
the
foundational
knowledge
of
floral
design
principles;
including
flower
care,
arrangement
techniques,
and
more...
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264FDN110B
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05/30
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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June
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
a
lovely,
bearded
iris
in
watercolor
and
colored
pencil.
Flat
wash,
layering,
and
dry
brush
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
individual
more...
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264BIL162O
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06/06
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Sa
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11:00am-1:45pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Roses,
roses,
roses!
Their
luxurious
appearance,
distinct
scent,
and
incredible
variety
of
colors
and
species
make
them
the
beloved
"queen
of
flowers"
and
symbolic
of
love.
Learn
helpful
and
creative
techniques
for
designing
a
lush
arrangement—flowing
with
a
wide
variety
more...
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264FDN342
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06/09
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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Are
you
an
aspiring
floral
artist
but
not
sure
where
to
start
or
simply
want
to
explore
the
craft
of
floral
arranging?
In
this
class,
you'll
gain
the
foundational
knowledge
of
floral
design
principles;
including
flower
care,
arrangement
techniques,
and
more...
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264FDN110F
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06/13
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
lush,
pink
roses.
A
photograph
will
be
provided
for
reference.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
dry
brush
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
more...
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264BIL236O
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06/14
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Su
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Rossetti
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ONLINE
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Take
inspiration
from
the
fun
and
flashy
color
palette
of
the
1960's
and
let
the
daisy
take
center
stage
in
your
arrangement.
Through
discussion
and
close-up
views
of
step-by-step
flower
placement,
you'll
learn
how
to
arrange
brightly
colored
daisies—making
best
more...
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264FDN367O
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06/14
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
techniques
and
secrets
for
creating
chic,
vintage-inspired
arrangements
in
a
trendy
footed
container.
Walk
through
the
step-by-step
process
of
crafting
a
lush,
romantic
centerpiece.
more...
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264FDN349
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06/17
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We
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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Have
you
wondered
why
plants
are
green?
What
makes
a
tomato
red?
Or
why
exactly
do
leaves
turn
red
or
brown
in
the
fall?
This
class
will
explore
the
diversity
of
colors
in
plants.
You'll
gain
insight
into
the
chemistry
more...
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264BOT374O
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06/24
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We
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Are
you
an
aspiring
floral
artist
but
not
sure
where
to
start
or
simply
want
to
explore
the
craft
of
floral
arranging?
In
this
class,
you'll
gain
the
foundational
knowledge
of
floral
design
principles;
including
flower
care,
arrangement
techniques,
and
more...
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264FDN110C
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06/24
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We
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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July
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In
this
class,
get
creative
as
you
explore
the
sizes,
shapes,
and
colors
of
60s
pop
floral
prints.
You'll
paint
handfuls
of
flowers—taking
inspiration
from
works
such
as
Picasso's
Bouquet
of
Peace
(an
example
pictured
here)—as
you
experiment
with
making
more...
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271BIL417O
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07/01
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We
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Rossetti
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ONLINE
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Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting daisy-like mums—a hardy summer perennial. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.
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271BIL136O
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07/07
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:45pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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How
do
plants
thrive
without
touching
the
ground?
This
course
explores
the
remarkable
world
of
epiphytes—plants
that
live
perched
on
others
yet
remain
self-sufficient.
Focusing
on
orchids,
bromeliads,
and
other
canopy
specialists,
we'll
examine
their
anatomy,
water
relations,
and
ecological
more...
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271BOT336O
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07/09
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Discover
how
emotion
shapes
the
art
of
sculptural
floral
design.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
self-expression
through
form,
movement,
and
texture.
Using
both
fresh
and
dried
botanicals,
learn
how
to
create
designs
that
balance
structure
with
feeling—transforming
floral
materials
into
more...
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271FDN380
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07/11
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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LeBrón
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NYBG
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There
are
many
types
of
flowers
available
for
floral
designers,
from
exotic
imports
to
locally
grown.
Learn
to
identify
new
varieties
of
old
favorites,
seasonal
flowers,
and
various
foliages.
Topics
include
the
special
handling
needs
of
many
flower
types.
more...
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271FDN308O
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07/21
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Edinger
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ONLINE
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August
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As nature's masterpieces of design, flowers are where beauty meets strategy. Explore the diversity of floral forms through the lens of evolution and pollination, revealing how petal symmetry, organ fusion, color, and scent shape beneficial partnerships with pollinators.
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271BOT393O
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08/04
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Are
you
an
aspiring
floral
artist
but
not
sure
where
to
start
or
simply
want
to
explore
the
craft
of
floral
arranging?
In
this
class,
you'll
gain
the
foundational
knowledge
of
floral
design
principles;
including
flower
care,
arrangement
techniques,
and
more...
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271FDN110D
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08/13
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Discover how to get the best from a large array of hydrangeas that can bloom multiple times. Find out how to make these rebloomers sing with later season color. Hint: Pruning isn't always the way to improve plant performance.
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271GAR145
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08/16
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Su
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Ballato
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ONLINE
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Much
like
our
own
family,
plant
families
share
characteristics,
often
in
the
arrangement
of
their
flowers,
leaves,
and
stems.
Acclaimed
botanical
artist
Wendy
Hollender
depicts
twenty-four
plant
families
commonly
encountered
in
the
garden
and
in
the
wild
in
her
newest
more...
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271LEC214
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08/20
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Th
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10:30am-11:30am
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Hollender
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MERTZLIBRARY
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September
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Vibrant,
locally
sourced
dahlias
make
for
simple
yet
spectacular
arrangements
that
are
perfect
for
a
mantel,
entry
table,
or
dining
centerpiece.
Take
a
page
from
trend-setting
farm-to-table
designers,
and
fashion
a
playful,
free-flowing
creation
that
showcases
the
exuberance
of
these
more...
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271FDN398
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09/18
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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Are
you
an
aspiring
floral
artist
but
not
sure
where
to
start
or
simply
want
to
explore
the
craft
of
floral
arranging?
In
this
class,
you'll
gain
the
foundational
knowledge
of
floral
design
principles;
including
flower
care,
arrangement
techniques,
and
more...
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271FDN110E
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09/19
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
a
Japanese
anemone
from
the
photograph
provided.
Demonstrations
will
show
you
how
to
lay
a
smooth
wash
and
how
to
shade
a
form
to
make
it
look
3D,
among
more...
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271BIL151O
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09/20
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Su
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Rossetti
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ONLINE
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Explore
multiple
ways
to
bring
the
beauty
of
dried
flowers
into
your
home.
In
the
first
session,
you'll
discover
tips
on
which
flower
types
will
last
the
longest,
how
to
gather,
press,
and
preserve
them,
and
when
to
use
which
more...
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271CRF237O
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09/20
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Su
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Yanni
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ONLINE
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Unleash
your
inner
artist
as
you
spend
the
day
styling
and
photographing
florals.
In
this
class,
you'll
create
a
seasonal
floral
arrangement
and
learn
to
photograph
it
with
artistry
and
intention
using
your
phone.
Explore
techniques
for
styling
and
composing
more...
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271FDN420A
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09/25
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Fr
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9:00am-4:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
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NYBG
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271FDN420B
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09/26
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Sa
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9:00am-4:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
|
NYBG
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