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[VIDEO] The NYC Skyline Has Thousands of Water Tanks. Here's How They Get Made

2025-12-24T12:00:00-05:00

Ever look up and notice the thousands of water tanks all across the New York City skyline? How do these massive water containers get on top of so many building rooftops? And how are they assembled? Here's a look at how the construction process takes shape from New Jersey to Tribeca.

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[VIDEO] What's on the Rooftops of New York City's Most Famous Skyscrapers?

2025-12-14T12:00:00-05:00

What's on the rooftops of New York City's most famous skyscrapers? From interesting architecture to a bird's-eye view of the city, explore the hidden secrets and stunning vistas of the Big Apple's rooftops.

Chapters:
00:00 - What's on the rooftops of New York's most famous buildings?
00:35 - A word from our sponsor, MagellanTV
02:09 - What's on the rooftop of the Empire State building?
06:07 - What's on the rooftop of the Chrysler building?
10:07 - What's on the rooftop of the flatiron building?
14:12 - What's on the rooftop of the Woolworth building?
17:31 - What's on the rooftop of the E.V. Haughwout building?
19:02 - What's on the rooftop of the Manhattan City Building?
21:48 - What's on the rooftop of the New York Life building?

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[WATCH] This Urban Beekeeper Turns New York City Rooftops Into Buzzing Farms

2025-08-27T12:00:00-04:00

When you think of beekeeping, a city skyscraper might not be where you would think to look. In this week's Snapshot New York, CBS2's Steve Overmyer meets Andrew Cote, president of the New York Beekeepers Association.

Check out the New York Beekeepers Association to learn more.

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[VIDEO] Feast Your Eyes on the View at One of New York City’s Best Rooftop Bars

2024-06-09T12:00:00-04:00

Located on the 22nd floor of The William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, Westlight is one of the best rooftop bars in New York City. As one of the taller buildings in the neighborhood, bargoers can view unobstructed views of the entire East side of Manhattan, leading New York Magazine to recently name it as their pick for the Best Rooftop Bar in the City. In this video from the magazine, watch as Grub Street host Sierra Tishgart explains exactly why they chose it.

Westlight, on the 22nd floor of the William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, boasts 360-degree views of Manhattan, Queens, and portions of Brooklyn. Plus, the food and drinks (overseen by Andrew Carmellini) are fantastic, and a reservation system manages crowds. Watch Grub Street’s Sierra Tishgart explain why it’s New York’s pick for the absolute best rooftop bar.

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[WATCH] Manhattan's Javits Center Has an Unconventional Green Roof 5 Football Fields Large

2022-10-11T12:00:00-04:00

Did you know the Javits Center in Hell's Kitchen has a massive green roof, with wild grass, plants, birds and other natural life all forming a perfect, midtown nature sanctuary? Check out the impressive and unconventional rooftop in this report from CBS's correspondent Jim Axelrod.

Directly above one of New York City's busiest buildings lies a sanctuary of sorts, a green space that is both harboring wildlife and saving energy.

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[WATCH] Explore New York City's Newest Public Rooftop Park at Pier 57

2022-04-21T16:00:00-04:00

Exploring the newest rooftop park at Pier 57. The two-acre rooftop park is open to the general public from 7 AM to 10 PM all year round. The site will also serve as an outdoor screening location for the Tribeca Film Festival beginning this year. The redevelopment of Pier 57 also includes a commercial office space for Google and City Winery.

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[VIDEO] Rooftop Park Opens at Pier 57 in Chelsea

2022-04-19T12:00:00-04:00

Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams were at the official ribbon-cutting.

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[WATCH] What's on the Rooftops of New York City's Most Famous Skyscrapers?

2022-04-08T16:00:00-04:00

What's on the rooftops of New York City's most famous skyscrapers? From interesting architecture to a bird's-eye view of the city, explore the hidden secrets and stunning vistas of the Big Apple's rooftops.

Chapters:
00:00 - What's on the rooftops of New York's most famous buildings?
00:35 - A word from our sponsor, MagellanTV
02:09 - What's on the rooftop of the Empire State building?
06:07 - What's on the rooftop of the Chrysler building?
10:07 - What's on the rooftop of the flatiron building?
14:12 - What's on the rooftop of the Woolworth building?
17:31 - What's on the rooftop of the E.V. Haughwout building?
19:02 - What's on the rooftop of the Manhattan City Building?
21:48 - What's on the rooftop of the New York Life building?

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Monday, January 24th, 2022, Good Evening!

2022-01-24T18:00:00-05:00

Good evening! Wishing you a happy Monday, January 24th, 2022 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, Good Evening!

2021-09-15T18:00:00-04:00

Good evening! Wishing you a happy Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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