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Fun weird NYC history, one topic for every letter of the alphabet.
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Wednesday Apr 25, 2012
Wednesday Apr 25, 2012
The largest cemetery in the United States is right here in New York City, on Hart Island in the Bronx. There's a sovereign nation on U Thant Island just below Roosevelt Island. And you'll find thriving seaside communities on City Island and Broad Channel. Learn about some of New York City's smaller, lesser- known islands with Kate and Kathleen in this episode of ABC Gotham. But keep your kayak away from the islands that are off- limits bird sanctuaries, or the double- crested cormorants will squawk your head off! (Seriously. They will.)
Helpful links to check out after listening to us:
Hart Island pics on Kingston Lounge
Broad Channel Historical Society
The City Island Chamber of Commerce
The City Island Nautical Museum and Historical Society
Hunter Island Virtual Tour
Complete list of all the smaller islands in New York City
"The Other Islands of New York City" by Sharon Seitz and Stuart Miller
Tuesday Apr 17, 2012
Tuesday Apr 17, 2012
The Hell Gate, part of the East River that passes between Astoria in Queens and Randall/ Ward's Islands, is the site of hundreds of shipwrecks. Hear about the biggest sunken treasure in NYC history!
Monday Apr 02, 2012
Monday Apr 02, 2012
Crumbling ruins + free bicycle rentals + people in Revolutionary War uniforms + ice cream + art + hammocks + Buttermilk Channel = Governor's Island!
Governors Island opens for the summer starting May 26, 2012!!