11 Abandoned Islands Near NYC
A round-up of New York’s most obscure abandoned islands, which have housed drug addicts, the infirm, sharks, crazy investors, and makeshift navies.
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10 Abandoned Places to Discover in the Bronx, NYC
Discover 10 abandoned buildings and structures in NYC’s Bronx, from a courthouse converted to a contemporary art space to a mysterious stone mansion building.
MoreVideo: An Inside Look Into The History of NYC’s Long Abandoned North Brother Island
NYC’s North Brother Island has been long abandoned. In this NY1 report, learn about its rich history and see some cool footage of today’s decaying structures.
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10 NYC Parks Spots That Are Closed Off to the Public
Not everything within NYC Parks is accessible to the public. Here’s a look at 10 places that could open to the public, including North Brother and Hart Islands.
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Testify at NYC City Hall About Opening Parks Currently Inaccessible to the Public
Tomorrow, testify at the NYC Council Parks Committee hearing about Parks Department properties currently inaccessible to the public at 1 PM at City Hall.
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See NYC’s North Brother Island From Above Through Dramatic Drone Video
A dramatic drone video shows the abandoned North Brother Island, in NYC’s East River, one of the most mysterious places left in the city just off the Bronx.
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15 of NYC’s Other, Lesser-Known Islands
The other islands of New York City reflect the story of the city. A look at Rikers Island, North Brother Island, Roosevelt Island and more.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Abandoned North Brother Island
With a new study to explore opening North Brother Island, here are our favorite secrets of this mysterious, abandoned island in NYC’s East River.
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New Study Will Explore Public Accessibility to NYC’s North Brother’s Island
NYC Council member Mark Levine is pioneering a study exploring the environmental effects of increased public access to NYC’s remote North Brother’s Island.
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NYC’s Urban Park Rangers Canoe Trip With Surprise Stop at North Brother Island
A canoe trip led by NYC’s Urban Park Rangers included a surprise stop at North Brother Island, providing a rare opportunity to visit the abandoned island.
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Today in NYC History: The General Slocum Shipwreck off North Brother Island
Until September 11th, the sinking of the General Slocum was responsible for the largest loss of life in NYC and changed the composition of the Lower East Side.
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10 of NYC’s Abandoned Hospitals and Asylums
10 of NYC’s abandoned hospitals, a remnant of a darker past when the diseased and undesirables were placed far from civilization, by Will Ellis of Abandoned NYC
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