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fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Hidden Underground Railroad Passage Discovered at New York Museum Faces Development Threat | Artnet News

The passageway is hidden in the last place most authorities would look for a person-within a set of drawers near the bedroom, on the second floor. There, a two by two-foot hatch opens onto a 15-foot shaft with a makeshift ladder extending towards the basement pantry.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Long-Lost Photos of Chelsea Hotel Resurface in a New Book

Scopin's decision to room at the Hotel Chelsea was a matter of frugality, reflecting a serious class system within the ornate 12-story building.
Arts
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

New York's Forgotten 2,000-Mile Bike Network-And What It Can Teach Us Today - Streetsblog Empire State

New York had a 2,000-mile bicycle highway system by 1900, showcasing early commitment to bicycle infrastructure.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

How New York resisted the rise of fascism in the 1930s... and how it's standing up to Trump today

New York mounted steadfast resistance against fascism from 1933–1945, reflecting immigrant communities' response and paralleling contemporary political tensions.
Television
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

Where was 'Black Rabbit' filmed? The historic New York filming spot behind Jude Law's new Netflix drama

Jude Law stars in Black Rabbit, a fast-paced restaurant thriller set in a historic Manhattan building, blending crime, family drama, and nightlife.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
7 months ago

St. Patrick's Cathedral unveils its largest mural in 150 years, dedicated to NYC's immigrant communities

A monumental mural by Adam Cvijanovic celebrates immigrants and first responders at St. Patrick's Cathedral, honoring the rich history of New York City.
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 months ago

Vivian Gordon, the Broadway Butterfly who flew too close to the lights

Vivian Gordon, known as Broadway Butterfly, became entwined in scandal, impacting New York politics and is remembered for her tragic story.
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

New video exhibit highlights Lenape history at Prospect Park

A new video exhibit features Lenape voices sharing their history and relationship with the land, focusing on trauma and recovery.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
9 months ago

How Dutch settlers got their start in the New York Harbor

The Dutch settlers' foundational role and multicultural approach in early New York laid vital groundwork for the city's future dynamics.
NYC music
fromUntapped New York
1 year ago

New Video Goes Inside NYC's Unfinished Civil War-Era Fort - Untapped New York

Fort Totten's unfinished history prompts reflection on the role of historical landmarks in urban environments.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.
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