10 of the Most Iconic Film Scene Locations in NYC
While film and television shoots have increasingly sought out more obscure spots in NYC, these iconic film locations will stand the test of time.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Queensboro Bridge in NYC
The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, as one of NYC’s most beautiful and important bridges, has many interesting secrets and history
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The Top 10 Secrets of the FDR Drive in NYC
Here are the top 10 secrets of the FDR Drive including red lights on dead end streets, 27 seal statues in East River Park and an abandoned art installation.
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Urban Exploration Atop NYC’s Queensboro Bridge [Photos]
Atop the Queensboro Bridge. Photo by @hakimms
Bridges have always been popular amongst New York City’s urban explorers, but the recent frequency of expeditions is noteworthy, and has even caught the eye of Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. Urban exploration has became a rite of passage of sorts for certain New York teenagers and Instagram has …
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Today in NYC History: The Queensboro Bridge Renamed for Edward I. Koch in 2011
On March 23, 2011 the 59th Street/Queensboro Bridge was renamed the Edward I. Koch Bridge a scene shown in the documentary, Koch, about the former NYC mayor.
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14 NYC Bridges Under Construction: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queensboro, Williamsburg Bridges
A look at some of NYC’s bridges while under construction: Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, George Washington BRidge, Queensboro Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge
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9 Historic Buildings That Have Been Moved in NYC
8 historic buildings in NYC that were moved from their original locations: AMC Empire Theater, Poe Cottage, Little Red Lighthouse, Buell Hall at Columbia University
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Palaces for the People: The Soaring Vaults of Guastavino on Exhibit at Museum of City of New York
Opening today at Museum of the City of New York is exhibition “Palaces for the People: Guastavino and the Art of Structural Tile,” paying homage to the family.
MoreThe History and Renewal of Long Island City and Dutch Kills, Queens
A look at the history of Dutch Kills and the latest plans for Long Island City, as it prepares for new development as a result of a rezoning.
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