Take a Tour of “Nuestra Casa” at the Hispanic Society Museum
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library in Washington Heights is the city’s primary institution and reference library dedicated solely
Travel Back in Time to 1924 with Aerial Photos of NYC
In 1924, the Jazz Age was in full swing, Prohibition had driven alcohol consumption underground into speakeasies, and the Woolworth
Go Inside NYC’s High Bridge Water Tower
After decades of being closed off to the public, the High Bridge Water Tower is finally open, and Untapped New
15 Ukrainian Places to Support in NYC
Across New York City, New Yorkers have joined together in support of Ukraine, many attending rallies or donating to organizations
What to See and Do in Beacon, New York
Best known for the contemporary art museum Dia Beacon, Beacon is a city in Dutchess County and a popular destination
13 Free Black Communities in and Around New York State
Before New York City became a modern cityscape, much of the land was farmland. But early in New York’s
Looking Back at the 1913 Armory Show in NYC, America’s First Large Modern Art Exhibition
Today, on February 17, 1913, the Armory Show opened in New York City’s 69th Regiment Armory on Lexington Avenue.
The Fight to Save Hildebrandt’s 1920s Ice Cream Parlor on Long Island
Most Nassau County residents, and likely many New York City residents, know of Hildebrandt’s, a classic 1920s soda shop
Thomas Edison and His Role in Lighting Up NYC
Thomas Edison, the “Wizard of Menlo Park,” was born today, February 11, in 1847. Though much of Edison’s work
The Barn and Other Drive-Through Grocery Stores of Long Island
Whereas most New Yorkers may get their groceries from the local bodega or a national chain like Whole Foods, certain
Join Untapped New York at Four New Virtual Talks
Untapped New York is happy to announce four new virtual talks over the next few months, which will be free
The History of the Appetizing Store in NYC
When most New Yorkers think of “Jewish cuisine,” many immediately think of the Jewish deli. Names like Katz’s and