Overview of New York City’s accessibility initiatives, from early measures to recent laws requiring captioned films and agency accessibility plans.
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Handwritten petition by John Peter Zenger and John Paeck describing harsh conditions inside the City Hall jail.
After the Revolutionary War, lands forfeited by departing Loyalists were resold by the state, with many parcels granted to widows across New York.
Winners of the 1949 Fashion Critics Awards pose in this historic footage.
Historic view of Little Italy featuring storefronts, pedestrians, and vibrant street life.
Color photo of May 30, 2002 ceremony marking the final day of Ground Zero cleanup, with first responders and families in attendance.
Explore Ebbets Field’s legacy through rare drawings, a 3-D home plate rendering, and photos honoring Brooklyn’s iconic Dodgers stadium.
Woodcut illustration of a 17th-century Manhattan Indian village depicting longhouses.
Early 1990s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) campaign videos encouraging subway ridership and featuring interviews with riders and workers amid concerns about safety and service.
Bike gifted to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in 1995 promoting Copenhagen’s bike share program, a precursor to NYC’s Citibike initiative.
San Juan Hill community members gather to celebrate jazz musician and composer Thelonius Monk during the dedication of Thelonius Sphere Monk Circle at West 63rd Street in Manhattan.
Explore footage of David N. Dinkins’ historic 1990 inauguration as New York City’s first Black mayor, featuring his speech, performances, and the official oath.