Once known for being an epicenter of the manufacturing industry, Long Island City was rezoned as a residential neighborhood in 2001 — causing the area to undergo significant gentrification as new developments such as Hunter’s South Point were erected. Today, Long Island City is known for its stunning waterfront and thriving arts community — being home to MOMA PS1, the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Museum, and Culture Lab LIC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of art in Western Queens.
In the late 1870s, a seaside resort and amusement park was making a name for itself in Queens, on the site of what is now LaGuardia Airport.
Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons throughout the parade's history in NYC.
Here is our guide to the Native American heritage sites across the city, including neighborhoods where Native Americans once lived.
Despite a number of plans to build structures in New York City, Kahn only had one successful design: FDR Four Freedoms Park.
Remnants of Fort Totten's former military life include an abandoned Civil War-era fort and a decaying early 20th century battery.
Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal (commonly referred to as “Port Newark” or “Port Elizabeth”) is a staple in the international shipping community, serving as a major component of the Port of New York and New Jersey.
On July 22, join the NYC DEP’s Alicia West and George Trakas on a virtual walking tour of the newly expanded Newtown Creek Nature Walk.
Although alligators may not exist in the city’s sewers, the legend of them remains an integral part of the New York City mythology.
Quay Tower is located on the Brooklyn Heights waterfront, located in Brooklyn Bridge Parkin one of Brooklyn's buzzing neighborhoods.