Sumptuous mansions, extravagant parties, lavish outfits, and exotic cars may come to mind when thinking about Long Island's Gold Coast.
Across New York City, there are plenty of remnants of abandoned rail lines, some of which have been defunct for over a century.
The Staten Island Railway has been operational since the early 1880s and functions as the only rapid transit line on the entire island.
Sumptuous mansions, extravagant parties, lavish outfits, and exotic cars may come to mind when thinking about Long Island's Gold Coast.
From the origin of its name to a beloved restaurant serving multi-cultural cuisine, here are ten fascinating secrets of St. George.
The Q train runs from 96th Street in the Upper East Side to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn and has been in operation since 1920.
Once known for being an epicenter of the manufacturing industry, Long Island City was rezoned as a residential neighborhood in 2001 — causing the area to undergo significant gentrification as new developments such as Hunter’s South Point were erected. Today, Long Island City is known for its stunning waterfront and thriving arts community — being home to MOMA PS1, the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Museum, and Culture Lab LIC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of art in Western Queens.
One of Staten Island’s biggest secrets is that approximately 300,000 tons of good-quality iron ore were mined in the 1830s through 1880s.
The A-Train is New York City's longest subway line, at over 30-miles in length. But, what is at the end(s) of the MTA's record-breaking line?
Matthew Coody, Director of External Affairs at the Historic House Trust of NYC, will guide attendees along a virtual Dutch heritage trail.