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About a year ago this 100ish year old add was uncovered when they demolished the building on the corner.

A year later it’s about to be covered up again.

#soap #nychistory
January 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Tuesday, January 2, 1900 ⚡🚌
The first electric omnibus was introduced in New York City, marking an early milestone in electric public transportation and paving the way for today’s EV buses.

#ThisDayInHistory #ElectricVehicles #NYCHistory #TransportationHistory
January 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
lunaticsproject.bsky.social
Come with my inside an underground catacombs below the streets of Soho. This is The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, located on Mott Street in Manhattan. The Church is over 200 years old, and hosts all sorts of history tours. #nychistory #catacombs
December 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
awosome.bsky.social
112’s the game changer
zohran mamdani’s IG story: “Honored to be sworn in soon as New York City's *111th, crossed out* 112th mayor, marking the beginning of a new era for the city that puts working New Yorkers front and center.” and a post on x from nyc dept of records: Breaking news! Archival records at @nycrecords confirm that Zohran Mamdani will not be New York City's 111th mayor, but the 112th. Learn about how this was discovered - and what will happen next. @Gothamist @nycgov #NYC #NYCHistory Elizabeth Kim @lizkimtweets • 12/12/25 New: NYC municipal archives has located a 1674 (!) official record that adds to evidence that the city missed one mayor's nonconsecutive 2nd term and is off by AT LEAST one. So Zohran Mamdani is definitely NOT going to be the 111th... 78 likes 3 replies x.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Honored to be sworn in soon as New York City’s 111th(strikethrough) 112th mayor, marking the beginning of a new era for the city that puts working New Yorkers front and center. Tweet bubble reading: “Breaking news! Archival records at @nycrecords confirms that Zohran Mamdani will not be New York City’s 111th Mayor, the the 112th. Learn about how this was discovered and what will happen next. @Gothamist @nycgov #NYC #NYChistory” Quote tweeting Elizabeth Kim: “New: NYC municipal archives has located a 1674 (!) official record that adds to evidence that city missed one mayor’s nonconsecutive 2nd term and is off by AT LEAST one. So Zohran Mamdani is definitely N…” tweet is cut off
December 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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The Anti-Abolitionist Riots in New York: How the Progressive and Free North Feared Racial Equality

#nychistory #Abolitionism #racialequality

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The Anti-Abolitionist Riots in New York: How the Progressive and Free North Feared Racial Equality
Key Points: On July 7, 1834, New York City was shaken by one of the most violent incidents in its early history. The violence, known as the anti-abolitionist ri
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December 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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December 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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December 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
angiemangino.bsky.social
Did you know Alexander Hamilton died in front of a fireplace that's now in Gracie Mansion? Or that secret tunnels lead to the East River?
#NYC #GracieMansion #NewYorkHistory #UpperEastSide #NYCHistory
Top 10 Secrets of Gracie Mansion, the Home of NYC's Mayor - Untapped New York
From secret underground tunnels to historical design quirks, uncover the secrets of Gracie Mansion, the official residence of NYC's Mayor.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
houstonmusic.bsky.social
Raekwon & Mobb Deep - 30th Anniversary Tour

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Bayou Music Center

#Raekwon #MobbDeep #HipHopLegends #NYCHistory #30thAnniversaryTour
Raekwon & Mobb Deep - 30th Anniversary Tour :: Houston, Texas :: Nov 24, 2025
Raekwon & Mobb Deep - 30th Anniversary Tour in Houston, Texas on Nov 24, 2025 at 8:00 pm. Find tickets and more information here.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
peteythepeacock.bsky.social
On this day in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opened its doors in New York City! 🖼️🦚🗽🎨

Art has the power to inspire — and MoMA continues to do just that.

#CoastTV #TidalHealth #OnThisDay #MoMA #ModernArt #NYCHistory
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November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
annastravelsnyc.bsky.social
Alphonso’s Pizzeria Trattoria 525 Grand St, New York, @alphonsospizzeria That Sicilian pizza slice 🍕 was the best I ever had. I said what I said. It honestly. Was. The dough was made perfect and#lowereastside #les #loweteastsidenyc #manhattsn #nyc #nychistory #pizza #nycpizza #nycfood
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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#ThisDayInTrueCrime #EleanorBumpurs #PoliceUseOfForce #NYCHistory #MentalHealthCrisis #Accountability #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeStory911 #TrueCrimeStoryBlog
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
annastravelsnyc.bsky.social
@alphonsospizzeria That Sicilian pizza slice 🍕 was the best I ever had. I said what I said. It honestly. Was. The dough was made perfect and the crunch was to die for. Epic and iconic. #lowereastside #les #loweteastsidenyc #manhattsn #nyc #nychistory #pizza #nycpizza #nycfood
October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
elgatonyc.bsky.social
Little devils! lol
From the Channel 7 Eyewitness News archives. Check out a young Ernie Anastos!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
annastravelsnyc.bsky.social
Mini preview: Alphonso’s Pizzeria Trattoria 525 Grand St, New York, @alphonsospizzeria That Sicilian pizza slice 🍕 was the best I ever had. I said what I said. It honestly. Was. The dough was made perfect #lowereastside #les #loweteastsidenyc #manhattsn #nyc #nychistory #pizza #nycpizza #nycfood
October 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM