Most people that have been in Union Square know the big neon sign of Coffee Shop, a longtime neighborhood diner. What you probably didn't know is tucked in the back of the restaurant is the…
The pristine restoration of this Italianate loft building in Tribeca shows meticulous work by a team of preservation professionals. They succeeded in a minimally invasive scope of work that…
Canada Geese are a pretty messy and aggressive species of bird. And they love the big, green open spaces of Governors Island. To prevent these birds from making a mess, or attacking…
A recent article in the New York Times reveals why the MTA blasts out those infamous 'Sick Passenger' audible announcements. The New York Times took a look at the rise in sick passengers, up…
In this special episode of New York's Best Bagel, host Henry Rosoff takes an in-depth look at Tompkins Square Bagels, a popular bagel shop in the East Village. Founded in 2011 by owner Chris…
How Mom and Pops Stay Open in NYC... You need more than your fingers and toes to count the number independent stores and establishments that closed in 2018 in New York City. Here's a partial…
In this excellent mini-documentary profile from VICE, follow JT, a Brownsville man who is about to be initiated via a violent "square-in" with the Silent Murder Crips. Hear what drives him…
The Stonewall Inn is a small bar with a huge significance. Located on Christopher Street in the West Village, it served as a gathering place and safe haven for members of the LGBTQ community…
Clearing the smoke of the legend and speculation, the long-lost Cobble Hill Subway Tunnel was rediscovered years ago by Brooklyn urban explorer and transit enthusiast Bob Diamond. Located…
This Hidden City recently published this fantastic bit of New York History detailing how the corner of Irving Avenue and Moffat Street on the Bushwick-Ridgewood border became the City's most…
