THIRTEEN – New York Public Media
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The High Bridge, New York City's oldest standing bridge, spans the Harlem River at 173rd Street in Manhattan. It officially closed sometime during the early 1970s -- the Parks Department, mysteriously, isn't certain of the exact date -- but rem
The Park Slope Armory was built in 1895, designed by William A. Mundell for the 14th regiment of the National Guard, also known as the Brooklyn Chasseur. The regiment was founded in 1847 and has origins dating back to colonial times.
Before we knew about the Greenbelt, we were looking for the Heyerdahl House, the ruins of an 1800s stone home in Bucks Hollow. Following directions found online, we made our way to a trailhead and proceeded to get lost in the woods. After abo
An overgrown access path behind Hinchliffe Stadium leads into what would have been right-center field. The vastness of the U-shaped stadium from that vantage suggests not a baseball or football stadium but a raceway. These ruins tell the story
Ridgewood Reservoir is one of those places that defies the common imagination of New York City. A lake sits surrounded by reeds and two massive basins, each with its own habitat. Dirt paths lined with iron gates from previous centuries surrou
Kehila Kedosha Janina, tucked between a Chinese merchant and a glass shop in New York's Lower East Side, is the last remaining Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
We stood in the basement of 169 W. 133rd Street in Harlem shining a lantern at the rotted walls, saturated ceiling panels, and corroded fixtures. A lawn chair surrounded by discarded soda bottles occupied a corner of the room where the bandstan
Zhang Libin and Lucy Wang run Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House in Elmhurst. A trained chef, Zhang specializes in hand-pulled noodles, molding and whirling dough all day at the front of the kitchen.
Kiebpoli Calnek is an aerial performer, instructor, and entrepreneur who teaches aerial rope and silks classes from a Williamsburg studio. She has performed in various venues throughout New York City, and hopes to perform all over the country w
Ali El Sayed is the owner and chef of Kabab Cafe in Astoria. Ali specializes in northern Egyptian cuisine, while his brother's restaurant up the street represents the South.
After Matthew Winkler lost his job as a suit in the music business, he and his wife launched Dog's Best Friend dog walking and pet care.
Ellen Sirot, the "It of Digits," is a former dancer who has appeared in countless print and television advertisements over the past 20 years. Her Lloyds-insured hands are her livelihood, and she plans her life around keeping them safe. Over the
Jose Manuel runs a small shop in Astoria where he hand-crafts evening gowns, accessories, and party decorations. He works closely with his customers to ensure their satisfaction while maintaining the integrity of his own aesthetic.
Samara specializes in the "Raks Sharki" (Oriental Dance) of the Middle East and North Africa and choreographs the Mosaic Dance Theater Company. She also instructs an annual seminar at The Ailey Extensions.
Judy Fresco just finished her last year as an educator with WNET's Adult Education program. Changes in Department of Education funding have brought the program to an end, but Judy remembers the many students she's helped online, over the phone,
Donna and her husband run Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop in Greenpoint. A favorite stop for both neighborhood regulars and out-of-town visitors, Peter Pan features hand-cut donuts and a few seasonal and special items, such as their donut ice c
Russ Makofsky, a life-long chess player, teaches children and adults the basics and finer points of The Royal Game for Chess NYC in the heart of New York's chess community, Greenwich Village. Although the name Makofsky won't share the renown of
In Central Park around 86th Street burns a forge, and beside it stands Larry Hagberg, blacksmith. Larry performs this ancient craft to meet the NYC Parks department's present-day needs. He heats steel and beats it into the day's necessary for
Hamilton Bennett, 22, made his Brooklyn Cyclones debut several weeks ago after a successful college pitching career (it included a perfect game) at Tennessee Wesleyan. Growing up, he idolized Tom Glavine and later modeled his location-reliant p
John Reardon loves to make pictures and gets paid most quickly when he makes them on skin. John tattoos customers at Saved Tattoo in Williamsburg and is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting a Tattoo.
Shawn Lesflores is entering his 13th year of employment as part of the city's pest control efforts. He's part of a crew that goes where Sanitation won't, cleaning out trashed homes and burned buildings that serve as open invitations to rat infe
Andre Costa, known to his students as Mestre Foca, began practicing Capoeira over twenty years ago, and recently attained his red cord (equivalent to a black belt in Karate). In 2006, Mestre Foca and his wife, Ana, along with the help of their
During the warmer months, artist Joe Forte sets up shop on Thompson between Bleecker and 3rd St in Greenwich Village. There he sketches street scenes and sells his art to whomever passes by. Joe doesn't keep a New York City address; he lives in
Alan Fierstein is the founder of Acoustilog, Inc. and provides acoustical consulting services to a variety of clients. The results of his inquiries often include custom technical devices or expert court testimony. He's been manufacturing acoust
North Brother Island lies in the East River, between The Bronx and Queens, just west of Rikers Island and directly under the flight path of departing jets from LaGuardia. It was once the site of Riverside Hospital, a tuberculosis facility later
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