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The Lost Bergen Homestead, Once the Oldest Home in Flatbush, Brooklyn
The old Bergen homestead at 972 Flatbush Avenue was originally the home of Dominie Bernadus Freeman, who served as pastor
Architecture
Watch Trailer for New Documentary “Saving Jamaica Bay” Premiering in March
A few days ago, we reported on a vision that (thankfully) never came to be – high-density settlement on the
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The MTA’s Special Armored Money Train that Ran from 1951 to 2006 in NYC
You know about armored trucks, but what about an armored subway? From 1951 to 2006, the New York City transit
Arts & Culture
10 Phone Apps Every New Yorker Should Have
Smartphones have virtually become ubiquitous among New Yorkers these days, and there seems to be an app for pretty much
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Valentine’s Day Flash Sale on Untapped Cities Tours
It’s Valentine’s Day this weekend, and for those still looking for gifts for others or themselves, we’re
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Video of The West Side Cowboys: A Unique View of NYC’s Industrial Past
The “West Side Cowboys” in New York City, one of the most fun secrets of the High Line, were city-
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Build Your Own Subway System with “Mini Metro” Game
Subway-related aggravation in New York is such an ingrained part of living here that it can sometimes feel shocking
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The NYC That Never Was: The Jamaica Bay-Flushing Canal
This visual is a fascinating find from @Discovering_NYC – a plan to create a canal from a new port in
Arts & Culture
Fun Maps: “Placing Literature” Crowd Sources Locations from Novels in NYC and Around the World
The website “Placing Literature” is a map-based, crowd sourced platform that locates literary scenes in real-life locations all
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The Abandoned Portion of NYC’s Bleecker Street Subway Station Platform
In 2012, the Bleecker Street subway station was renovated to create a much-needed transfer from the uptown 6 train
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Aw Shucks: The Tragic History of New York City Oysters
Photograph by Melissa Rex of The River Project Oysters are one of New York Harbor’s best shots at clean
Arts & Culture
12,000 Vintage Photographs from Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium to Be Preserved
Kodiak bear and keeper, Bronx Zoo, December 18, 1905. The WCS historical photo collection is a priceless resource for exploring