Spotted: Mini Subway Tiles Mimic Real NYC Subway Tiles
We’re putting out an all points blast! We’d love to know who is behind this adorable, very meta, art project in the New York City subway.
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10 Beautiful Buildings to Visit in Mott Haven in The Bronx
To celebrate Mott Haven’s architectural and historical legacy, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most noteworthy buildings you can find and visit in the neighborhood.
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Daily What!? An Ancient Roman Column is the Second Oldest Man-made Object in a NYC Park
A Roman Column, a remnant of an ancient Jordanian city and a fixture of the 1964 World’s Fair, stands in the middle of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
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This Gold Coast Mansion on Long Island Houses an Art Museum!
Twenty miles east of New York City on Long Island’s storied Gold Coast, the Nassau County Museum exhibits relics of the Jazz Age at the historic Frick Estate.
MoreJoin a Book Launch Party for “Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad, and Criminal in 19th-Century New York”
Untapped Cities is excited to host a book party for author Stacy Horn on May 16th 6-8 PM, during the launch week of her the book Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad, and Criminal in 19th-Century New York.
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14 Things to Do in NYC This Week: April 19th – April 26th, 2018
Celebrate spring and the planet we live on by checking out floral displays, attending green events and embarking on nature-themed explorations:
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Otherworldly Figures Have Landed on The Met’s Rooftop Garden
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to many unique sculptures, and it rooftop is no exception. Check out its latest commission titled “We Come In Peace.”
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“Chauffeur to the Stars” Auctions Off Counter-Culture Memorabilia Including Keith Haring and Basquiat Paintings
Ronny Sunshine is auctioning off a trove of art and memorabilia, gifted to him directly from the likes of Andy Warhol, the Grateful Dead and Keith Haring.
More10 Alternative NYC Events to Celebrate 2018 Earth Day
From walking down car-free streets to a tree giveaway, there are countless Earth Day events taking place across New York City to celebrate our wonderful planet.
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We’re Looking for Summer 2018 Interns at Untapped Cities!
Apply to join our 17th internship class, starting Summer 2018, here at Untapped Cities. We’re looking for some bright, motivated writers to join the team.
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Get Your Instagram Photos on the Big Screen Next to Herald Square
Following our 2015 call out for photos, Untapped Cities and Big Screen Plaza are teaming up again to showcase the photographic talents of our readers.
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George Washington’s Inaugural Ball Will Be Recreated at Federal Hall
Party likes it’s 1789! A new event will commemorate George Washington’s inauguration and the country’s first capital inside NYC’s Federal Hall.
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Tour of the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
Discover the many secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal in this Untapped Cities tour led by Tamara Agins of the NYC Department of City Planning.
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Underground Tour of the NYC Subway!
Take a ride through the history of the world’s largest rapid transit system by weaving in and out of the past, present and future transit hubs of NYC.
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Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital
Discover infectious and contagious disease wards, an autopsy room, the kitchen and other off-limits places on our hard hat tour of Ellis Island Hospital.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the United Palace in Washington Heights
The word “opulent” is hardly enough to describe the grandeur of Washington Heights’ United Palace, the last of the five Loew’s Wonder Theatres.
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There’s a Secret Staircase Inside Grand Central Terminal’s Information Kiosk
One of our favorite secrets of Grand Central Terminal is that there is a hidden staircase inside the information kiosk, which goes down to the lower concourse.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Henry Hudson Bridge
Though not nearly spoken as much of as New York City’s other bridges, the Henry Hudson Bridge is a commanding city fixture, which harbors years of history.
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The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Mott Haven and Port Morris
New restaurants, most locally owned, and hip retail are drawing people from all over The Bronx to either live, work, or play in Mott Haven and Port Morris.
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The Top 10 Secrets of The Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, responsible for the Second District of the Federal Reserve System, is said to hold the world’s largest gold repository.
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19 Art Installations and Exhibits in NYC Not to Miss in February
February brings romance to Times Square. The month will kick-off a year-long show, and features sculptures of candy twists and physical manifestations of love.
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