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Old Penn Station: History and Photos of One of NYC’s Lost Iconic Landmarks

It's no secret that a large population of New Yorkers can't stand Penn Station, especially since the original structure was demolished. It has been called the "most hated" building, a "dangerous dungeon", "terrifying", and countless more "unpleasantries" have been...

The Stories Behind the Names of NYC’s Streets

Among New York’s many numbered streets and avenues, Lexington Ave, Canal Street, and Broadway, and a handful of roadways still bear more traditional titles. These street names make reference to historic individuals, landmarks, and events that helped to shape...

The Times Square: Repurposing A Broadway Theatre

New York has long been considered the hub of the American theatre scene: the 2018 World Cities Culture Report counted 637 operational theatres within the city’s limits and estimated that ticket sales for New York City’s theatrical events total...

Tips and Tricks to See Theatre for Cheap in NYC

Being a New York City resident provides unique access to a number of exciting things: artichoke pizza, subway rat sightings, and some of the finest museums in the country. But by far my favorite part of city living is...

The Evolution of Public Transit in NYC

We all know New Yorkers love to complain about the subway. However, our current transit system doesn’t seem so bad when you consider that commuters in centuries past had to deal with such inconveniences as literal tons of horse...

The City Under the City – Subterranean Network Underneath NYC

Millions of humans (and 600,000 dogs) walk the streets of New York City each day, oblivious to the massive subterranean network beneath their feet. This hidden infrastructure moves the city’s electricity, water, internet, wastewater, steam, and natural gas. Each...