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[WATCH] Inside the Crown Jewel of Queens: Tour of Corona, NYC

2026-09-27T12:00:00-04:00

Tom Delgado takes viewers on a comprehensive historical tour of Corona, Queens, highlighting its diverse communities and development. The tour starts by showcasing the area's suburban roots with a visit to the 1871-built Edward E. Sanford House. Delgado then delves into the influence of various immigrant groups, including the Jewish population who established the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Queens. He explores the rich African-American history, notably discussing jazz legend Louis Armstrong, whose home is now the Louis Armstrong House Museum. The video also covers the significant Italian presence, featuring iconic spots like the Lemon Ice King of Corona and the mob-connected Park Side Restaurant, and the shift towards a predominantly Latino population, as seen in St. Leo's Catholic Church services and local businesses. Transportation infrastructure, including the Queensboro Bridge and the 7 train, played a crucial role in Corona's growth. Delgado concludes the tour at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, discussing its transformation from the "Valley of Ashes" into a World's Fair site by Robert Moses.

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[VIDEO] Every Way the Brooklyn Bridge Has Changed Over Time

2026-05-30T12:00:00-04:00

The Brooklyn Bridge, an engineering marvel opened in 1883, has profoundly shaped New York City's growth and identity over 140 years. Initially hailed as the longest suspension bridge and tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere, its construction was fraught with challenges like the "bends" and personal tragedies for its designers, John Roebling, Washington Roebling, and Emily Warren Roebling. After a public stampede caused initial distrust, P.T. Barnum famously paraded 21 elephants across to prove its strength. The bridge revolutionized commuting, linking Brooklyn (then its own city) to Manhattan and accelerating urban development, eventually leading to Brooklyn's consolidation into Greater New York. Over decades, its use adapted from trolleys, horses, and pedestrians to cars dominating its lanes by the 1950s, replacing train tracks. Today, areas like Brooklyn Bridge Park and the former industrial waterfront of DUMBO have transformed into vibrant residential and commercial spaces. On the Manhattan side, the Brooklyn Banks became an iconic skateboarding spot due to the unique structures formed by the FDR Drive ramps. The bridge's cultural significance was cemented globally during its 1983 centennial celebration, an event marked by massive crowds and fireworks. Today, the Brooklyn Bridge continues to adapt, with dedicated pedestrian and bike paths reflecting modern usage, remaining a global symbol and a vital link for millions.

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[VIDEO] Peek Inside the Incredible Midcentury Modern St. Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan

2025-11-26T12:00:00-05:00

Built in 1977, Saint Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan on 54th and Lex is a midcentury modern masterpiece in architecture. In this video from our friends at Curbed, peek inside as Pastor Jared R. Stahler tells you all about the building.

This holiday season, Curbed explores extraordinary houses of worship. Take an inside look at Saint Peter's Church, a midcentury masterpiece in New York City.

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[WATCH] Vintage Video Shows What Life Was Like in 1960s Greenwich Village for "Countrified Cosmopolitans"

2024-09-21T12:00:00-04:00

Uploaded to YouTube by MyFootage.com, this vintage video shows what life was like in Greenwich Village in the 1960s. A place away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown and Midtown, a place for "countrified cosmopolitans."

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[WATCH] Check Out This Virtual Walking Tour of the Coney Island Boardwalk

2024-07-19T12:00:00-04:00

Enjoy this NYC walking tour of Brooklyn's Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk during Memorial Day Weekend (official kickoff to summer). Every summer, Coney Island turns into a giant entertainment center for the New York metropolitan area. There are two amusement parks, a beachfront, numerous food stalls, and performances. Major attractions include the Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs, Luna Park, Deno's Wonder Wheel, B&B Carousell, and the Parachute Jump (defunct).

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[WATCH] Peek Behind the Gates of the Brooklyn Army Terminal

2024-07-14T12:00:00-04:00

Built in 1918, the Brooklyn Army Terminal (formerly known as the US Army Military Ocean Terminal) was the largest U.S. military supply base through World War II. It was used as an active supply base up until the 1970s when it was decommissioned. The terminal sat empty for 11 years until the City purchased it from the military with the intention of repurposing it for manufacturing and industrial use.

In this video from real estate website StreetEasy, take a tour of the Brooklyn Army Terminal and its rich local history.

Brooklyn has become the de facto borough of entrepreneurship, creativity and a growing DIY ethos. The borough is abuzz with ingenuity and industry and nowhere is this more apparent than behind the looming gates of the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

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[VIDEO] Tour Inside Grant's Tomb, Morningside Heights' Best-Kept Secret

2024-01-24T12:00:00-05:00

General Grant National Memorial in Morningside Heights opened in 1897 and is the largest mausoleum in North America, housing President Ulysses Simpson Grant and his wife, Julia.

A few years ago, our friends at StreetEasy had the rare chance to film inside of Grant's Tomb and shared it for all of us to see.

Among New York City parks, Central Park takes the cake when it comes to tourist attractions and grand monuments. A far more local and far less tourist trodden park, however, is Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park. Nestled at the very northern edge of Riverside Park in Morningside Heights sits Grant’s Tomb, an impressive Neoclassical mausoleum formerly known as General Grant’s National Memorial. It is the final resting place of the 18th president of the United States and Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant.

Check out the accompanying article for more on Grant's Tomb.

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[WATCH] Tour Inside Grant's Tomb, Morningside Heights' Best-Kept Secret

2022-09-22T12:00:00-04:00

General Grant National Memorial in Morningside Heights opened in 1897 and is the largest mausoleum in North America, housing President Ulysses Simpson Grant and his wife, Julia.

A few years ago, our friends at StreetEasy had the rare chance to film inside of Grant's Tomb and shared it for all of us to see.

Among New York City parks, Central Park takes the cake when it comes to tourist attractions and grand monuments. A far more local and far less tourist trodden park, however, is Grant’s Tomb in Riverside Park. Nestled at the very northern edge of Riverside Park in Morningside Heights sits Grant’s Tomb, an impressive Neoclassical mausoleum formerly known as General Grant’s National Memorial. It is the final resting place of the 18th president of the United States and Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant.

Check out the accompanying article for more on Grant's Tomb.

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[VIDEO] Peek Inside Manhattan's Masonic Temple in Flatiron District

2022-08-06T12:00:00-04:00

Through books like The Lost Symbol, you may have heard of "The Masons" as a secret society, but they organization is anything but. Peek inside with this video from our friends at StreetEasy as they got to tour the interior of New York's largest Masonic Temple, located in the heart of the Flatiron District.

You probably knew 23rd Street boasts an eclectic mix of New York City staples, from the Flatiron Building to Shake Shack and of course everyone's favorite source of drywall, the Home Depot. But you probably didn't know West 23rd Street is also home to a secret society known as the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York. It's not as secretive as it was back in the 1800s during the height of the Freemason days, but this office building-turned-Masonic Temple is a bizarre site and definitely warrants exploration. Take a look.

Check out the accompanying article for more on the Masonic Temple in Flatiron.

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[WATCH] Gothamist's Two Minute Tour Of The Lower East Side's Tenement Museum

2022-03-18T16:00:00-04:00

The Lower East Side's Tenement Museum is one of New York City's more fascinating museums, giving you a peek into tenement life from the mid 19th to mid 20th centuries. In this video from producer Jessica Leibowitz for the Gothamist, peek inside the museum in a brief, two minute tour.

The Tenement Museum opened in 1988, though museum staff is constantly learning new details about the building's long list of former tenants. It also recently acquired the space at 103 Orchard Street, and will be expanding its offerings to include a program exploring the contemporary Lower East Side post-World War II up to around 2001. Jon Pace, the museum's communication's manager, told Gothamist that tours will discuss the lives of three types of LES denizens: Holocaust survivors, Puerto Rican migrants, and Chinese immigrants. Renovations will begin in 2016, and Pace anticipates that the new tour will open by summer of 2017.

Normally, the Tenement Museum doesn't allow photographs or video inside, but sometimes exceptions are made. The next day in which the museum will allow photography and video is this Friday, so grab your ticket before they sell out!

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