5 Playgrounds Built on Cemeteries in NYC
There are a number of playgrounds around NYC (and many more parks) that are built above burial grounds. Read about 5 that still have bodies buried beneath them!
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Beloved Golden Mall Food Court in Flushing is Now Closed [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
The Golden Mall, an underground food court in Flushing beloved by locals and made famous by Anthony Bourdain has closed. Here is a look at the deliciously gritty spot.
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The Top 10 Oldest Parks In NYC
Some of NYC’s oldest parks are older than the Declaration of Independence. Discover the 10 oldest parks and their rich histories, all older than Central Park.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Queens College in NYC
Queens College in NYC is one of the largest four year institutions in the City University of New York and is host to a number of architectural gems, secrets and more.
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Where Did the Rubble Go?: 6 Spots Built from NYC’s Subway Excavation
The creation of the NYC subway system misplaced literally tons of dirt and stone, but those materials did not go to waste. Here are six places built from the excavation of the subway.
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Our new tour, the Remnants of the World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park will uncover numerous remnants of both fairs, like the hidden time capsules and the NYS Pavilion.
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7 Authentic International Street Foods You Can Find in NYC
A curated selection of our favorite authentic international street foods in New York City–notably Cafe Habana, Bar Suzette, Otafuku, and the Golden Mall.
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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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11 Eateries in Queens Seen on Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown”
With so much of his time spent in New York City, it’s unsurprising that Anthony Bourdain has returned to familiar stomping grounds for his show “Parts Unknown.”
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The Top 10 Secrets of Flushing in Queens, NYC
Flushing, Queens stands as a cultural hub, home to various ethnic communities, killer food options and a colorful array of commercial and retail shops.
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10 Abandoned Movie Theaters in NYC and NJ
In NYC and New Jersey, before they were grand movie palaces, many of the theaters were vaudeville houses. Take a look inside 10 that have since been abandoned.
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The NYC That Never Was: The Jamaica Bay-Flushing Canal
Though never completed, a plan to create a canal from a new port in Jamaica Bay to Flushing Bay in Queens, in the works since at 1910, once had popular support
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