News
NYC Just Had Its Worst Year for Brush Fires this Decade
As brush fires continue to rage in the New York area, data shows that they’ve become more prevalent in recent years.
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Architecture
There Used to Be a Helipad on the MetLife (Pan Am) Building in NYC
Trial runs atop the Pan Am Building began in 1965, but the NYC helipad would be short-lived!
Film Locations
New York Filming Locations for Zero Day
Discover which NYC locations stood in for D.C. and other locations in the new Netflix series!
Secrets of NYC
10 Secrets of NYC’s Abandoned North Brother Island
Learn more about North Brother Island, a mysterious, abandoned island in NYC's East River!
Architecture
Remnants of the Original Penn Station in NYC
You can still find remnants of the original McKim Mead & White-designed Penn Station from 1910 inside today's modern transit hub!
Arts & Culture
The Blood and the Badge: A Harrowing Tale of NYPD Corruption in NYC
Author Michael Cannell joins us on the latest episode of The Untapped New York Podcast!
Secrets of NYC
Inside Look at Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop Test 👀 🎉
Untapped New York witnessed the spectacular test of the 2025 Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop.
Arts & Culture
10 Secrets of Carnegie Hall in NYC
Did you know the fames concert venue was almost demolished?!
Podcasts
Take the 5: All about the Pets of NYC
This week's "Take the 5" podcast episode is all about the pets and animals of New York City.
Secrets of NYC
What to Do When Rats Move Into Your Car
It's a problem you hope to never have, but here are our tips if you get some rodent visitors!
Arts & Culture
Announcing the Untapped New York Urban Journalism Fellowship!
Be part of the Untapped New York team!
podcast
How Long Does it Take to Become a New Yorker? New Podcast Episode! 🗽
The newest episode of the Untapped New York podcast, "How Long Does it Take to Become a New Yorker?