New York
Cool Exhibition: Photos of a Young Madonna in NYC on Display at Milk Studios in Chelsea
In 1983, Madonna was an art school dropout who moved to New York City to try to jumpstart her dancing
Fun Maps: Follow Santa’s Path Around the World with Google’s Santa Tracker
Google, responsible for such quirky things as the interactive doodles, has a “Santa Tracker” this month. On Christmas Eve, Santa’
On This Day in NYC History December 16th: The Great Fire of NYC (1835)
“Burning of the Merchant’s Exchange” painted lithograph by Alfred Hoffy On December 16, 1835 a devastating fire ripped through
Vintage Photos: 5Pointz’s Original Past as the Neptune Meter Company
Brownstoner Queens has some awesome photos and history of what 5Pointz was way before it was the beloved graffiti hotspot.
Installation of Fulton Center’s Sky Reflector-Net, An Art Exhibit on the Oculus of the Transit Hub
Dreary commuters are in for a brighter commute as the Fulton Center construction is nearing its opening in 2014. The
Cities 101: What’s the Purpose of NYC’s Drinking Water Sampling Stations?
As a metropolis with a host of waste and pollution issues, New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection has
Vintage Photos: Celebrities in 1990s NYC by Gregoire Alessandrini
Photographer Gregoire Alessandrini, who we’ve previously featured in our vintage photo column on the Meatpacking, Times Square and Iconic
Gingerbread House Display of Empire State Building, Chrysler, Katz’s Deli, Coney Island at Le Parker Meridien
The theme for this year’s annual gingerbread house display by Le Parker Meridien and City Harvest is “Quintessential New
Video and Photos of the 2013 Nostalgia Express Trains and Vintage Swing Party in NYC
Video by Untapped Cities contributor Bhushan Mondkar of the 2013 Nostalgia Train and Swing Party Extra! Extra! Read all about
Untapped Cities Contributor Profile: Nancy Li
What’s your “day job”? I’m a full-time student majoring in East Asian Studies at Barnard. What’s your
Your Holidays Untapped: NYC’s 10 Best Holiday Markets
We rounded up 10 of the best, craftiest and quirkiest holiday markets and fairs in Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens, from
The 1776 Battle of Harlem Heights Was Fought at Modern Day Columbia University
Have you ever seen this plaque on the math building at Columbia University? Located on Broadway around 118th Street, the
