Secrets of NYC
How to See the Liberty Bell...in Queens
A copy of the famous American bell can be found inside a bank, which itself is modeled after Independence Hall!
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We are proud transit geeks at Untapped New York, and here is the place to find it all! You'll discover where the remnants of the former Penn Station are, read plans for the future of the city's transportation... or learn about leaf-zapping laser trains!
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NYC Says Goodbye the MetroCard
The MTA will stop selling its iconic yellow metro cards at the end of 2025!
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Trump Wants to Kill Congestion Pricing, But It Has Eased Traffic in NYC
The Trump administration claims congestion pricing doesn’t reduce traffic, but data shows otherwise. See which parts of Manhattan got the most relief.
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Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA Says It Is.
Data shows fewer people are driving into the congestion zone!
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These Stations Have the Most Rats in the New York Subway
Use our interactive map to see how often people have spotted rats at your New York City subway station!
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Visit a Life-Sized Hand-Knit Subway Car Replica in NYC
Spot the pizza rat, Greek coffee cups, and more elements of the subway at an interactive fiber arts installation!
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How to Make an NYC Subway Map
Map maker John Tauranac shares his expert insight on mapping New York City's complex underground transit system!
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Take Home a Piece of the NYC Subway from the MTA Pop-Up Shop
Find a piece of transit treasure at this one-day yard sale!
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Map of Over a Billion NYC Subway Rides Reveals Hidden Connections
Find out what a year's worth of subway rides looks like!
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100 Fun Facts to Celebrate 120 Years of the NYC Subway
Did you know the subway had its own baseball team? Uncover more secrets as we celebrate 120 years of the NYC subway!
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What Are Those Tiny Thermometers on NYC Subway Ceilings?
Guerilla art? Buttons? Find out exactly what these tiny thermometers on the NYC subway are used for!
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What Do the Tiny Signs on NYC Subway Stairs Mean?
We love to receive inquiries about little-known facets of New York City. Recently we received a question from six-year-old Charlotte,