Photos Inside the Deutsches Haus in Greenwich Village’s Washington Mews
We attended a Chelsea Music Festival performance housed inside a building that has piqued our interest: the Deutsches Haus at NYU, part of Washington Mews.
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NYC Fun Facts: The Entrepreneurial History of NYC’s Nuts4Nuts Carts
Image via Nuts4Nuts
Nuts4Nuts—you’ve seen them, ate them, or at least smelled them while walking down the city streets. A New York City staple, Nuts4Nuts carts are especially popular in Manhattan, enticing pedestrians with their sweet, nutty smell and sparking temptation in taste buds—especially tourists who are new to the carts. But what many …
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Watch Window Washers On a Midtown Skyscraper 900 Feet Above NYC
Window washing is arduous work— but doing it hundreds of feet in the air from a New York City skyscraper certainly has its perks. A video published by The New York Times, “Washing Windows in the Sky,” gives a firsthand look at this strangely peaceful job and the exhilarating, one-of-a-kind views of New York City that come with it.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Downtown Brooklyn in NYC
Explore the lesser-known haunts of Downtown Brooklyn in New York City, including a functioning prison, a miniature forest, an electric bath factory, and much more.
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First Official New York State LGBT Monument to be Built in NYC’s Hudson River Park
To wrap up Pride Week, the design of a Hudson River Park-based monument in honor of the LGBTQ community and the victims of the Orlando shooting was unveiled.
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Untapped Staff Reads: New York Wheel Construction Grinds to a Halt, Constellation Installation at Seward Park Library
Here’s what the Untapped staff is reading in the HQ today: Seward Park Library to get a “Constellation” sculpture and iconic Bensonhurst’s Vegas Diner closes.
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The Wonder City Web Comic: Book 2, The Tovernboak–Installment #7
The prophecy continues with New York’s secret founding myth being set into motion with the foundation of secret society sworn to protect NYC’s history.
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Photographer Captures Stunning Vertical Panoramas of Churches in NYC and Around the World
A photographer who got his start taking photos of NYC skyscrapers and church ceilings is now jet-setting around the world, capturing all he sees in vivid color.
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“Cool Neighborhoods NYC” Launches to Reduce Extreme Summer Heat With Green Rooftops and Trees
Feeling hot this summer? Mayor de Blasio announced the launch of “Cool Neighborhoods NYC” to reduce extreme heat in vulnerable New York City neighborhoods.
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12 Unique Activities to Celebrate Fourth of July 2017 in NYC
The Fourth of July has its fair share of traditional celebrations, but if you’re looking to mix it up, here’s a list of 11 less-traditional activities.
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Upcoming Untapped Cities Tours This Week in NYC
Instead of outdoor grills and family barbecues, celebrate July 4th with a little bit of history (and a lot of wine). This week, we’re hosting several events.
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Tickets Available for NYC Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise With Statue Cruises
Statue Cruises — the official ferry boat service to the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Memorial Museum — is hosting a fireworks cruise on July 4th.
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