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What to See at the End of the E train, One of NYC’s Busiest Subway Lines
The E train offers commuters one of the fastest ways to travel to and from Manhattan with express service running under Queens Boulevard. Continue reading What to See at the End of the E train, One of...
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Top 10 Secrets of Long Island City, Queens
Once known for being an epicenter of the manufacturing industry, Long Island City was rezoned as a residential neighborhood in 2001 — causing the area to undergo significant gentrification as new...
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Top 10 Secrets of Astoria, Queens
The neighborhood of Astoria is considered to be one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse urban areas on the entire planet. Continue reading Top 10 Secrets of Astoria, Queens at Untapped New...
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What to See at the End of the 7 Train, Which Connects Hudson Yards with Flushing
The 7 train provides commuters with one of the most important subway connections between the boroughs of Queens and Manhattan. Continue reading What to See at the End of the 7 Train, Which Connects...
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Inside NYC’s Little-Known Department of Education Building
The massive Department of Education building in Long Island City is used to house offices and operations of the Department of Education. Continue reading Inside NYC’s Little-Known Department of...
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Ground Reclaimed: Lost Landscapes of Long Island City Projected onto Hunter’s...
A site-specific video installation called "Ground Reclaimed" by Nathan Kensinger and Nate Dorr was projected onto Hunter's Point South Park. Continue reading Ground Reclaimed: Lost Landscapes of Long...
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10 Abandoned Rail Lines in NYC
Across New York City, there are plenty of remnants of abandoned rail lines, some of which have been defunct for over a century. Continue reading 10 Abandoned Rail Lines in NYC at Untapped New York.
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13 Iconic Signs in NYC, Past and Present
Over the years, we've grown accustomed to seeing specific signs — some more flashy than others, but all equally as spectacular. Here's a look back at some. Continue reading 13 Iconic Signs in NYC, Past...
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6 Hidden Bars of Queens
From a 1950s airplane to a lingerie shop, find out where you can located the hidden bars of Queens and enjoy a drink! Continue reading 6 Hidden Bars of Queens at Untapped New York.
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Inside an Over-the-Top Titanic-Themed Bathroom in LIC
A Titanic themed bathroom in Queens pays homage to a quick pit stop made by singer Celine Dion way back in 2013! Continue reading Inside an Over-the-Top Titanic-Themed Bathroom in LIC at Untapped New...
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A Terra Cotta Beauty Sits Alone Beneath the Queensboro Bridge
Back in the 1800s, building material companies would sometimes construct a model structure to showcase the potential of a new, revolutionary material. In Brooklyn, the Coignet Building in Gowanus was a...
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Photos: NYC’s Sudden Vehicle Storage Problem Amidst Coronavirus
Cities are living breathing spaces, with all manner of vehicles in nearly perpetual motion. So what happens when a city with limited vacant real estate is suddenly put ‘on pause’, and all those...
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NYC May Get a Ribbon Bridge for Bikes and Pedestrians over the East River
A “ribbon bridge” across the East River that will be for bikers and pedestrians only? That’s what’s being proposed by Sam Schwartz, Founder and CEO of Sam Schwartz Engineering, and the former...
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Giant Trump Countdown Clock in Queens Tracks Last Days of His Presidency
Over three years before the 2020 Presidential Election, a Donald Trump countdown clock appeared on the East River waterfront in Long Island City. The giant digital clock is attached to the exterior of...
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Filming Locations for The Flight Attendant on HBO Max
Photo: Phil Caruso/HBO MaxThe Flight Attendant on HBO Max fits into a unique genre: a comedy-thriller, focused on a hard partying, hard drinking flight attendant named Cassie Bowden (played by Kaley...
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Trump Countdown Clock in NYC Goes to Zero
The “Trump Countdown Clock” on the Long Island City waterfront hit zero today, on the day of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration and when President Donald Trump leaves the White House for the last...
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Top 10 Secrets of Long Island City, Queens
The Montauk Cutoff, with Long Island City in the background.Overlooking the East River on the extreme western tip of Queens is Long Island City, one of New York’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. On May...
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Top 10 Secrets of Astoria, Queens
The neighborhood of Astoria is not only considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city, but also one of the most diverse on the planet. The area has been a popular residential community...
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What to See at the End of the 7 Train, Which Connects Hudson Yards with Flushing
Hudson Yards-bound 7 train pulling into Queensboro PlazaOperating along the original IRT Flushing Line, the 7 train provides commuters with one of the most important subway connections between the...
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Inside NYC’s Little-Known Department of Education Building
The Department of Education (DoE) building is a massive 561,000 square foot City-owned facility in Long Island City, Queens. It was built in 1948 by the Works Progress Administration when the...
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