Up next on the Bowery Boys Podcast: Three episodes about the immigrant experience and how New York harbor became the gateway for millions of people into the United States. On Friday, we head first to a major American landmark to immigration -- but from a perspective few have ever seen.

Up next on the Bowery Boys Podcast: Three episodes about the immigrant experience and how New York harbor became the gateway for millions of people into the United States. On Friday, we head first to a major American landmark to immigration -- but from a perspective few have ever seen.

Who's watching Ken Burn's The American Revolution on PBS? New York plays larger role in the next two episodes and we've covered several aspects of the war in past podcasts -- from the Battle of Gowanus to the hanging of Nathan Hale. Bookmark this list and dive into these past shows to learn more:

Who's watching Ken Burn's The American Revolution on PBS? New York plays larger role in the next two episodes and we've covered several aspects of the war in past podcasts -- from the Battle of Gowanus to the hanging of Nathan Hale. Bookmark this list and dive into these past shows to learn more:

The latest episode of the Bowery Boys podcast looks at the history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and its annual lighting tradition -- through good times and bad.

Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor? Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark? Now available for free! Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room! Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!

The latest episode of the Bowery Boys podcast looks at the history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and its annual lighting tradition -- through good times and bad.

New York City is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month -- and so are we! We recommend hitting these events in the city. And hopefully the National Museum of the American Indian in lower Manhattan opens soon as well:

Amelia Earhart became the most famous woman of the 1930s, but her fabricated public image concealed a far more interesting person from view. Author Laurie Gwen Shapiro joins Greg on the podcast to talk the aviator's New York connections, her scandalous secrets and her legendary disappearance.

I am the latest guest on THE BOWERY BOYS, my favorite podcast. Dreams come true! Talking about Amelia Earhart, natch! #ameliaearhart @boweryboys.bsky.social

Amelia Earhart became the most famous woman of the 1930s, but her fabricated public image concealed a far more interesting person from view. Author Laurie Gwen Shapiro joins Greg on the podcast to talk the aviator's New York connections, her scandalous secrets and her legendary disappearance.

🐎 In 1965, photographer Phillip Leonian artfully captured the excitement of horse racing in several images which appeared on advertisements for the Aqueduct Racetrack. The colorful ads are new to the #NYTMCollection and were donated by the Phillip Leonian Archives.

At age 34, Zohran Mamdani just became the second youngest mayor-elect in New York City history, tied w. John Purroy Mitchel, mayor from 1914-17. Mitchel was the grandson of an Irish revolutionary and an ideal candidate in an era where political corruption dominated the nature of New York City.

At age 34, Zohran Mamdani just became the second youngest mayor-elect in New York City history, tied w. John Purroy Mitchel, mayor from 1914-17. Mitchel was the grandson of an Irish revolutionary and an ideal candidate in an era where political corruption dominated the nature of New York City.

Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."

Voter turnout in New York City is on track to surpass 2 million for the first time since 1969, a stark contrast to the last four mayoral elections. Here's a look at why turnout was down in the first place, and why this year has been different.

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The Bowery Boys Halloween live show Ghost Stories of Old New York at Joe's Pub is being live streamed tonight on YouTube at 7pm (Eastern Standard Time), 6pm Central. Tune in with a bowl of Halloween candy or your favorite fall cocktail:

The Bowery Boys Halloween live show Ghost Stories of Old New York at Joe's Pub is being live streamed tonight on YouTube at 7pm (Eastern Standard Time), 6pm Central. Tune in with a bowl of Halloween candy or your favorite fall cocktail:

50 years ago today:

The first time theives robbed the Louvre (in 1911), they took a modest painting called the Mona Lisa. Its disappearance turned the work by Leonardo da Vinci into the world's most famous painting. But who committed the crime? The Gilded Gentlemen reveals the truth in his latest podcast:

The Bowery Boys Ghost Stories of Old New York live show at Joe's Pub is almost sold out. But there are a few tickets left for each night. If you're interested in going, I highly recommend you get your seats today:

Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Our new ghost stories podcast for 2025 takes us to a truly haunted place -- Long Island! From Oyster Bay to Montauk, you'll find haunted mansions, strange folklore and even a little theater where ghosts take center stage.

Breaking News: Saul Zabar, who over seven decades made the Upper West Side food emporium Zabar’s a New York institution, is dead at 97. nyti.ms/42qGl2n

New walking tour…if you dare! A partnership between @boweryboys.bsky.social & @nyctourism.bsky.social. www.boweryboyswalks.com/walking-tour...

One of our best shows of the year! This month, America celebrates the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal. It not only changed the fate of New York City, it created several new towns (including Syracuse). This show features an interview with Derrick Pratt from the Erie Canal Museum:

👀 Have you noticed these commemorative World's Fair mosaics in #Queens are gone? www.untappedcities.com/worlds-fair-...

In Friday's new Bowery Boys podcast, a tale 200 years in the making and an event which might fairly be called the most important in all of New York history. It made fortunes, created cities and jumpstarted America's western expansion.

In Friday's new Bowery Boys podcast, a tale 200 years in the making and an event which might fairly be called the most important in all of New York history. It made fortunes, created cities and jumpstarted America's western expansion.

this is actually my great frustration of walking around in new york.

Dominicans are New York's largest immigrant group and Washington Heights has become their cultural center. In the new Bowery Boys podcast, we look at the history of the New York Dominican connection, a story which begins in the year 1613! Listen today: bit.ly/48uNAdc

Dominicans are New York's largest immigrant group and Washington Heights has become their cultural center. In the new Bowery Boys podcast, we look at the history of the New York Dominican connection, a story which begins in the year 1613! Listen today: bit.ly/48uNAdc

John Purroy Mitchel was an ideal candidate for mayor in an era where Tammany Hall cronyism dominated the politics of New York City. But nobody could have predicted the strange events that befell the 1913 election, catapulting Mitchel to City Hall to become the second youngest mayor in NY history:

Granted, I’m just 15 minutes into “Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’: A Jazz-Age Drama,” but the entry into this latest solo episode of “The Bowery Boys” New York history podcast is some virtuoso writing. @boweryboys.bsky.social #nychistory #nycpodcast #nyc #boweryboys

@boweryboys.bsky.social I had no idea until today that the Kanopy streaming service (available for free via many public libraries, including the Queens Public Library) had all episodes of American Experience: New York: A Documentary Film by Ric Burns available to watch! I'm so excited! #newyorkcity

Next year marks the 150th anniversary of a terrible fire which took almost 300 lives, just steps away from Brooklyn City Hall (today's Borough Hall). In this episode of the Bowery Boys podcast, Greg looks at the events leading up to the blaze and issues a call to history lovers everywhere.

As their magic act hits 50 years, Penn & Teller are bigger than ever. Their greatest trick might be simply staying together. nyti.ms/3V37rIy

Next year marks the 150th anniversary of a terrible fire which took almost 300 lives, just steps away from Brooklyn City Hall (today's Borough Hall). In this episode of the Bowery Boys podcast, Greg looks at the events leading up to the blaze and issues a call to history lovers everywhere.

Movie Night on Bannerman Island in New York happening August 23rd! Join us as we present "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989)! Tickets include a cruise to and from the island, entrance into the Bannerman residence, a tour or a lecture and the screening! For tickets, visit: BannermanCastle.org

On tomorrow's new Bowery Boys podcast, a look at the terrible Gilded Age disaster which New York seems to have forgotten. The largest loss of life in Brooklyn's history -- with no marker of any kind to show for it, save for a lone obelisk in Green-Wood Cemetery.

Both parts of our series are now available -- recorded within Fraunces Tavern, Neir's Tavern, Pete's Tavern and McSorley's Old Ale House!

On the new Gilded Gentleman podcast, Carl chats with Kelley Curran about her role as Mrs Winterton (the former Miss Turner) who just became a LOT more central to the story in last night's season finale of #TheGildedAge. apple.co/4mzPEEL

On the new Gilded Gentleman podcast, Carl chats with Kelley Curran about her role as Mrs Winterton (the former Miss Turner) who just became a LOT more central to the story in last night's season finale of #TheGildedAge. apple.co/4mzPEEL

On tomorrow's new episode of The Gilded Gentleman Podcast, a look at the deliciously complicated Mrs. Winterton. #TheGildedAge apple.co/4mzPEEL

The Bowery Boys podcast series on the oldest bars in New York City continues and we've recorded most of it inside two of the city's most famous drinking establishments, both with secrets still being uncovered:

We curated the best moments of @boweryboys.bsky.social & “The Gilded Gentleman” to bring you the true stories behind “The Gilded Age.” Listen to hear the history of NYC high society–and don’t forget to send it to a friend who’s obsessed with the show: share.harkaudio.com/h5a9wHo1igqK...

The second part arrives on Friday. What classic New York City bars will fill out our list for the ultimate history bar crawl?

Attention, #NYTransitMuseum members! Are you ready? Tickets for our next round of behind-the-scenes tours and excursions go on sale exclusively to Museum members TODAY at 10am ET. This includes our very popular "Jewel in the Crown: Old City Hall Station" tour!

On the latest Bowery Boys Podcast: The ultimate New York City bar crawl starts here. Our first in a two-part series on the oldest bars in the city with a visit to colonial New York and early 19th-century Queens. Listen today on your favorite podcast player.