The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir: The History of Its Creation
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is an extremely popular recreational spot where visitors can exercise or simply enjoy a leisurely walk. However, this body...
The American Museum of Natural History: A Look Back at Its Origins
This article explores a renowned natural history museum that captivates with its sheer scale, both in its physical space and its collections. Discover more...
The Story of Manhattan’s Water Supply
New York City's deep, salty rivers made it a popular port, but they also wreaked havoc on its drinking water. By the mid-18th century,...
Manhattan’s Water Treatment: How the Wards Island Plant Works
The wastewater treatment plant in Manhattan is one of New York City's largest, processing hundreds of millions of gallons of urban sewage every single...
Tackling Trash: What Happens to New York City’s Garbage?
Americans generate more trash than anyone else on the planet—three times the global average per person. New York City, with its population of over...
Pearl Street Station: Thomas Edison’s First Commercial Power Plant in the U.S.
Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent light bulb and a complete system for generating and distributing direct current was a scientific breakthrough that changed...
Hudson River Park in New York: How Coastal Areas in Manhattan Are Protected
Hudson River Park in New York is a waterfront strip along the west side of Manhattan, designed with flooding and storm surges in mind....
One of America’s Deadliest: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
On March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory became the deadliest industrial disaster in New York City’s history and one of...
Where to Donate Old Items in Manhattan
Many of us often buy a lot of clothes to create new looks, update our wardrobes with changing fashions, or dress for the season....
New York City Water Tunnel No. 3: How Manhattan’s Water Supply System Works
New York City Water Tunnel No. 3 is the city's largest underground infrastructure project and the ultimate insurance policy for Manhattan's entire water supply...