The movie Motherless Brooklyn, written, directed and starring Edward Norton, opens this Friday. The film is based on the noir mystery novel set in 1950s New York City by Jonathan Lethem, shot in locations throughout NYC that evoke the era of Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs.
MoreThe beloved book Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem is coming out as a feature film with Edward Norton and Alec Baldwin as Robert Moses, with many great locations that create the film noir mid-century aesthetic of the book (including old Penn Station!)
MoreThe 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.
MoreFrom its association with the United Nations to relics of the World’s Fairs, here are the top 10 secrets of the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
MoreIn 1932, a temporary wood and plaster replica of Federal Hall was erected at Bryant Park. Here’s what the structure looked like and the story behind it.
MoreThough not nearly spoken as much of as New York City’s other bridges, the Henry Hudson Bridge is a commanding city fixture, which harbors years of history.
MoreCastle Clinton has continuously piqued our interest. Here, we delve into 10 of its most interesting secrets and fun facts, covering its two century lifespan.
MoreBack for its second season, the rock musical “Bulldozer: The Ballad of Robert Moses” about NYC’s famous master builder has been revamped for its world premiere.
MoreCo-op City, located in the northeast Bronx on NYC’s urban periphery, is highly visible but remains an enigma to most New Yorkers. It is worth a closer look.
MoreNYC’s Brooklyn Battery Tunnel has been a part of the city’s many historic moments. Here are our top 10 secrets of the tunnel connecting Battery Park & Red Hook.
MoreDiscover Robert Moses’ hidden establishment on NYC’s Randall’s Island. Learn the history behind this lesser-known work of New York’s prominent urban designer.
MoreAfter a half century of neglect, “Americas Greatest Forgotten Garden,” the sprawling 43 acre Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers, New York have been restored.
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