A once-provocative theater, known for its racy shows, now a relic—replaced by family-friendly venues and polished storefronts.
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A look at Tammany Hall, its political influence under Boss Tweed, and the national backdrop of the 1868 ratification of the 14th Amendment.
Winners of the 1949 Fashion Critics Awards pose in this historic footage.
Colored illustration of New Amsterdam viewed from the water, from the Stokes volume collection.
Map showing farmland owned by formerly enslaved New Yorkers, with each plot labeled with the owner’s name.
Sample 2025 Democratic primary ballot showing ranked choice voting for Mayor, Comptroller, and Borough President.
Collage featuring the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Park and street scenes from Flushing and Jackson Heights, highlighting the vibrancy of Queens.
Steeplechase Park entertained visitors at Coney Island for 67 years, becoming a beloved seaside attraction and a hallmark of the area’s amusement history.
In 1946, American Airlines marked its first transatlantic flight by letting visitors tour a display aircraft near the Airlines Terminal building.
1988 Brooklyn Unity Campaign launched by Borough President Howard Golden to celebrate diversity and foster community dialogue.
1918 Department of Health bulletin issued by New York City providing public guidance during the influenza pandemic.
Early 1900s open-air motorized buses carried tourists through New York City landmarks with live guides