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Author: Erika Stark

Architecture / New York
07/31/2017

Cass Gilbert’s Abandoned Westchester Avenue Station: An Unassuming Nod to Gothic Architecture

Get a look at the abandoned Westchester Avenue Station in the Bronx, designed by master architect Cass Gilbert. Similarities to the Woolworth Building abound.

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Arts & Culture / Guides
07/28/2017

10 Places in NYC That Are the Last (or Only) of Their Kind

There are some things that NYC can only claim to have “one” of. From homes to sports arenas, here are 10 things that stand alone or are the last of their kind.

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Food & Drink / New York
07/26/2017

10 NYC Food and Cocktail Superlatives: The Biggest, Most Expensive, Oldest, and More

From cocktails the size of your head to expensive luxury hot dogs and old staple dishes, here are some of New York City’s best, oldest, and biggest foods and drinks.

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Architecture / New York
07/25/2017

Behind the Scenes Inside the Construction on Penn Station’s Tracks

Untapped Cities was allowed to get a special sneak peek at the construction progress on the Penn Station tracks in Amtrak’s infrastructure renewal project.

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Arts & Culture / New York
07/21/2017

“Battle for the Ballot” Exhibit at NYC’s Governors Island Honors 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

To honor the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage, Governors Island is hosting the “Battle for the Ballot” exhibit, showcasing art and artifacts from the suffrage movement.

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Arts & Culture / Guides
07/21/2017

10 Famous Friendships Formed in NYC

New York City is a hub of community and collaboration for people around the world. It’s no surprise that many famous figures formed formidable friendships here.

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Architecture / New York
07/20/2017

Behind the Scenes Inside S&L, an Aerospace Factory in College Point, Queens

A tour of a Queens-based aircraft manufacturing facility gave an inside look at what makes them a leading member of both commercial and military parts in the U.S.

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Arts & Culture / New York
07/20/2017

Museum of Moving Image Pays Homage to Muppets Puppeteer Jim Henson in Newest Exhibition

An inside look at the Museum of The Moving Image’s newest show: The Jim Henson Exhibition– an ode to the man who brought us Sesame Street, The Muppets, and more.

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Architecture / Arts & Culture
07/17/2017

22 Must-Visit Places in the Upper East Side, NYC: An Untapped Cities Guide

From hole-in-the-wall hobby shops to German butcheries, Here’s a short bit about 22 of the some of the most Untapped places the Upper East Side has to offer.

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Architecture / Events
07/07/2017

NYC’s Bronx Zoo Adds Zip-Line, Ropes Course, and Nature Trek to the Wildlife Experience

On July 7, the Bronx Zoo opened three new attractions, now permanent fixtures of the zoo: a two-way zip line, an intricate aerial ropes course and a nature trek.

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Arts & Culture / Food & Drink
07/07/2017

12 Storied Bars of New York: Where Literary Luminaries Went to Drink

In her new book “Storied Bars of New York: Where Literary Luminaries Go to Drink,” Delia Cabe explores the legendary hangouts of famous authors in New York City.

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Architecture / New York
07/05/2017

Fun Maps: How New Yorkers Feel About Subway Safety, Rat Control and 42 Other Urban Issues

Thanks to some extensive reporting by the New York Times, opinions regarding 44 different urban living scenarios have been aggregated in a city-wide survey.

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