The New York City Draft Riots of 1863 was a battle fought on the streets and in buildings, many of which remain today more than 150 years after the first attack
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC began with a family feud between The Astors and grew into one of the largest and most prestigious hotels in the world.
Bastille Day lands on a Tuesday this year, but that hasn't stopped NYC from starting the celebrations a few days early with food, dancing, and music all around
In the Haussmanhattan series by architect and photographer Luis Fernandes, vintage Images of NYC and Paris are blended together with famous landmarks.
10 interesting facts about Williamsburg, Brooklyn before it was cool, from its early history under the Dutch, the English and Americans after Revolutionary War.
Most write it off today as a commuter's nuisance, but like all old things in New York, The Lincoln Tunnel has a number of surprising secrets to its name.
From minimalist plexiglass sculptures to driftwood installations, the new season is in full swing in New York City's art gallery districts.
A plethora of outdoor art installations have been installed throughout NYC's 5 boroughs for the summer of 2015. Here are 20 that you won't want to miss.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most visited sites in NYC, but it has a long list of secrets in the history and design of the landmark on Liberty Island.
Washington Heights contains one of NYC's great concentrations of pre-war apartment houses, with many retaining much of their original architectural grandeur.