Mayor John Lindsay
6 articles
Arts & Culture
When 911 Was Started in New York: A History of the Emergency Phone Number
The attacks on 9/11 were collectively the deadliest terrorist attack in history. For New York City, it was also
Arts & Culture
The 1966 Transit Strike That Paralyzed NYC For Almost Two Weeks
When Governor Andrew Cuomo moved to shut down New York City’s subways from 1 a.m. to 5 a.
Architecture
10 of NYC’s Most Outrageous Never Built Architectural Projects
Today’s New York City is filled with impressive architectural feats and beloved buildings that New Yorkers couldn’t picture
Architecture
10 Fun Facts About NYC’s New Second Avenue Subway Line
On January 1st, 2017, one of the urban legends of New York City finally became reality; the Second Avenue Subway
Arts & Culture
Today in NYC History: John Lindsay’s No Good, Very Bad Snowstorm of 1969
Ever wonder why New York’s politicians freak out over snowstorms? The blizzard of 1969 not only paralyzed New York
Arts & Culture
Fun Maps: The Times Square Vice Map of 1973
In 1973, things were pretty dicey in New York City. The economy was tanking, crime was up, and Times Square