Near Allerton Avenue in the Bronx, a French-style grotto has been blessing Bronx natives for decades. The Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Lucy’s Church is located a few bus stops away from the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo, yet has remained undiscovered to many New Yorkers. However, for residents of …
MoreLast weekend, the world watched as NYC hosted the Formula E Racing’s season finale in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the internationally acclaimed electric car race.
MoreA little over a year ago, the artist Robert Indiana passed away in Vinalhaven, Maine (where one of the remaining original eagles of Penn Station is located). Though predominantly known for his iconic LOVE sculptures around the world, Robert Indiana was a prolific artist and sculptor whose work spanned mediums and decades.
As we reported in May, Robert …
MorePhotos from this year’s annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, which takes place every July 4th for the Mustard Belt featuring 12-time winner Joey Chestnut.
MoreArthur Avenue, the Little Italy of the Bronx, is home of delicious restaurants and centuries of NYC history. Learn about its secrets from 200 years ago til now.
MoreTake a look at Untapped Cities’ World Pride experience with some snapshots celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in NYC.
MoreThe iconic Shalimar Diner in NYC is moving to a new home in Long Island thanks to a legendary baseball player and local preservationist.
MoreAt the New York Botanical Garden in NYC, the giant corpse flower, and its stinky smell, are on full display during its rare, and short-lived blooming cycle .
MoreOn the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, take a look back at how this beloved National Monument shaped the culture of New York City and beyond.
MoreCheck out photos of Coney Island overflowing with nautical-themed revelers celebrating the summer solstice and the neighborhood’s history at the Mermaid Parade.
MorePhoto by Jeff Rothstein
For better or worse, New York City in 2019 is almost unrecognizable when compared to the New York of only a few decades ago. Fortunately, we have the work of many photographers who have captured the changing city over time. The latest collection we’ve come across is by photographer Jeff Rothstein, …
MoreThe Strand Bookstore’s new landmark status may seem promising, but for the store’s owner it may mean future hardship. Inside the controversial landmarking decision.
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