The History of Italian Immigration In New York City Since the beginning of European immigration to North America, New York City has been considered to be a major hub in both colonial and industrial eras. In modern times, New York City is also widely viewed as a major city in the overall Italian American …
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Tribeca Tour Post
The neighborhood of Tribeca is one of the neighborhoods of lower Manhattan, and is one of the youngest neighborhoods in Manhattan with the term Tribeca first being coined by the New York Times in the 1970’s. It is located in the area south of canal street up to the world trade center, however the …
Forest Hills
On January 30, 1977 Christine Freund, 26, and her fiancé John Diel, 30, had just enjoyed an evening showing of Rocky and were sitting in John’s car planning the rest of their night when out of nowhere, a stranger fired a .44 caliber through the closed passenger-side window. Christine was shot in the head and, although …
Hutchinson River Parkway
On a quiet service road on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx, Valentina Suriani, 18, and Alexander Esau, 20, were sitting in Alexander’s brother’s car, only a block away from Valentina’s house. They were confronted by an armed man on the evening of April 17, 1977, when both were fatally shot. Valentina died instantly …
Bath Beach
After a pleasant first date on July 31, 1977, 20-year-olds Stacy Moskowitz and Robert Violante were closing out the night with some goodbye kisses in Robert’s car. Almost like clockwork, the elusive Son of Sam appeared, brandishing his famed .44 caliber, and shot through the passenger window. Both Stacy and Robert were shot in the …
Pelham Bay
In the 1970s, the Pelham Bay neighborhood of the Bronx was a low-crime, middle-class area of the city. It wasn’t until 18-year-old Donna Lauria and 19-year-old Jody Valenti were shot through the closed passenger window of Jody’s car while parked outside of Donna’s building, the Buhre Arms, that there was any reason to be afraid. …
History of Jazz in NYC
The Oxford Dictionary defines jazz as a style of black American music that emerged around the turn of the twentieth century and is marked by improvisation, syncopation, and a regular or powerful rhythm. Jazz is often linked with brass and woodwind instruments, as well as piano, while guitar and violin are also employed; genres include …
Gran Eléctrica Restaurant
Original Building for the Long Island Insurance Company
Bridge Park
A wonderful view of the skyline, and both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from a quaint family-friendly park.
Jane’s Carousel
A beautiful antique Carousel that was brought to the area by David Walentas to bring life and fun to the waterfront.