The Secret Plot to Kidnap Benedict Arnold in NYC
It was October, 1780, and George Washington had a problem. General Benedict Arnold, decorated officer, the hero of Saratoga, had just defected to the British.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Liberty State Park
From Revolutionary War battles to space exploration, uncover the top 10 secrets of Liberty State Park, a newer American landmark and world class destination.
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Daily What?! The World’s Largest Hindu Temple is in New Jersey
If you’re wondering where the world’s largest Hindu temple is, look no further than New Jersey. Learn more about how the hand-carved marble structure came to be.
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Join an Extraordinary Photography Workshop Inside the Largest Container Port on the East Coast
Photographer Stephanie de Rouge is inviting Untapped readers to an extraordinary photography inside the bustling Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal.
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New York Harbor May Get a New Freight Tunnel from NYC to New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will begin the second phase of environment review for the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Program (CHFP).
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Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ, Opens Largest Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere
Library Science Center’s new planetarium will fill you with wonder: opened on Dec. 9th, it is the single largest planetarium on this side of the prime meridian.
MoreFarm in New Jersey Sells Rainbow Colored Christmas Trees
Tired of your standard holiday decorations? Thanks to a farm in New Jersey, you can now buy Christmas trees that come in a variety of different colors.
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10 Places to Ski in the NYC Area
While there are over 40 places to ski in the tri-state area, 10 of them are accessible via public transportation from NYC, making for the perfect weekend away.
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“Monster” Installation on New Jersey Oceanfront Unveiled on Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
A new, outdoor art installation has been unveiled on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and is now situated on the oceanfront of Mantoloking, New Jersey.
MoreA “Lost” Rodin Sculpture Discovered in Madison, New Jersey’s Borough Hall
After 75 years of anonymity, a sculpture of Napoleon by Auguste Rodin, though to have been lost, was rediscovered in Madison Borough Hall in New Jersey.
MoreNew NY Waterway Commuter Ferry Links Jersey City Waterfront to Manhattan
A new NY Waterway commuter ferry has opened linking the Jersey City waterfront to NYC, making it the 4th NY Waterway commuter ferry terminal in Jersey City.
More11 of the Strangest Laws in NYC and New York State
Find out what ridiculous and antiquated laws you may actually be breaking with this list of the 11 of the strangest New York City and state laws.
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