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Untold NYC History brings you regular insights to the unknown, forgotten, and bizarre aspects of the Big Apple. This installment: Relics of the Cold War from NYC History…

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Say you’re strolling through Brooklyn one morning enjoying your iced latte and artisan doughnut when you notice your shoelace is loose. You place your frosted treat down for…

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A green oasis in the middle of Manhattan, Central Park contains some of the most scenic spots in the Big Apple. But like other corners of the city,…

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With so many experiences waiting for you, Chinatown should be at the top of anyone’s NYC vacation itinerary. Here’s 5 reasons to visit one of the Big Apple’s most…

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Summer is nearly upon us, and the heat has arrived early. Here are 4 great tourist summer spots that even locals love. 1. Governor’s Island Once upon a time,…

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Traveling with kids can be a challenge. Thankfully, New York City offers a wealth of activities that appeal to children and parents alike. Here are our top five…

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Charles is a Texas boy who has been living in the big city for 5 years now. He is a singer, dancer, actor, writer, composer, producer, spirit lifter,…

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Before you visit Ellis Island, it’s important to understand its multifaceted past. It was known as “Gibbets Island” in the late 1600’s, when the early Dutch merchants, as…

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As one of the most widely known public parks across the globe, Central Park doesn’t need much of an introduction. Each year, visitors flock to explore the vast…

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The General Hospital on Ellis Island was one of the most prestigious in the country at the time.  Quarantine wards, a morgue, operating rooms, and staff housing made…

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