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City of New York: One of the filming locations for cult classic American Psycho (2000)

City of New York: Don't miss the Little Red Lighthouse Festival every fall, which offers free tours and other fun activities to celebrate the area.

City of New York: The Pulaski Bridge, over Newtown Creek and the Long Island Expressway, is orientated north-south and connects Greenpoint in Brooklyn to Long Island City in Queens.

City of New York: The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Grand Central as a historical landmark on August 2, 1967.

City of New York: Originally named the Blackwell’s Island Bridge, the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge opened to traffic in 1909 and is the longest of the East River Bridges.

City of New York: Runners of the NYC Marathon call the Willis Avenue Bridge "the wall" because it marks the 20 mile mark on the route.

City of New York: The Municipal Archives were founded in 1950. Dating from the early 17th century to the present, the holdings total approximately 160,000 cubic feet, from more than 100 city agencies.

City of New York: The Cyclone was originally built in 1927. The coaster uses a chain to pull the train to the top of the 1st plunge, it then runs on its own momentum reaching up to 68 mph through 9 drops and 6 curves.

City of New York: The Wonder Wheel has been in operation since 1920 & was designated a NYC Landmark in 1989. It is 150 ft tall, holds 160 passengers with 8 stationary cars & 16 cars that slide along serpentine tracks.

City of New York: The Bowling Green Fence was erected in 1771 to protect a statue of King George III, which was destroyed in 1776, this iron fence is a rare reminder of New York City's Colonial era.

City of New York: Did you know? This is the oldest precinct house still in use which dates back to 1881.

City of New York: After Gracie sold his house, the property eventually was appropriated by the City of New York in 1896 and the 11 acres that came with the home would later be formed into Carl Schurz Park.

City of New York: Did you know JFK covers 4,930 acres, including 880 acres in the Central Terminal Area and the airport has more than 30 miles of roadway?

City of New York: The outside of the 9th Precinct's stationhouse has been used as the setting for several police television series including Kojak, Cagney and Lacey, NYPD Blue, Castle and Person of Interest.

City of New York: Did you know? Decades ago, the High Line continued farther south, through factories and warehouses, to St. John’s Park Terminal, at Spring Street.

City of New York: Did you know? Famed tight rope walker, Philippe Petit walked the length of a wire stretched high above Grand Central’s Main Concourse in 1987.

City of New York: "Escape the bustling city & enjoy the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. with 600+ species. Check out the congo gorilla forest, butterfly garden, jungle world & the monkey house. Free on Wednesdays"

City of New York: Did you know that the Empire State Building was originally intended to be only 80 stories high, not 103?

City of New York: Shipping tycoons, like Archibald Gracie, built their houses along the water to show off their wealth, however Gracie had to sell his house in 1823 due to financial failure.

City of New York: Bartel-Pritchard Square Greenmarket: Located on Prospect Park West at 15th Street, Brooklyn. inside the entrance of Prospect Park. Open Wednesdays, 5/1/13 - 11/27/13 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

City of New York: Did you know? This historic structure is the only remaining lighthouse in Manhattan today.

City of New York: Prospect Park West at 15th Street, Brooklyn. inside the entrance of Prospect Park. Open Wednesdays, 5/1/13 - 11/27/13 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

City of New York: Did you know the new Whitney Museum, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, is to be located at the southern tip of the High Line? (Image credit: Renzo Piano Building, whitney.org)

City of New York: Want a souvenir photo? At Sheepshead Bay station, check out the large replica of a vintage postcard that you can stick your head through and take a picture similar to old boardwalk props.

City of New York: The Sung Harbor iron fence runs 1/3 mile along Richmond Terrace and was built to prevent residents of Snug Harbor, originally a home for retired seamen, from taking “unauthorized excursions.”

City of New York: Did you know? The Sailor's Snug Harbor fence, completed in 1845, was designed by Frederick Diaper, who used the Cumberland Gates in Hyde Park, London, as his inspiration.

City of New York: Did you know? The Eugene O’Neill theatre was the first combination theater and hotel when it was built in 1925.

City of New York: Look up! The beautiful astronomical mural on the Main Concourse’s ceiling depicts the Mediterranean sky during the October to March zodiac and features 2,500 stars.

City of New York: Parks Commissioner Robert Moses convinced City authorities to designate Gracie Mansion as the official residence of the Mayor, and in 1942, Fiorello H. La Guardia moved in.

City of New York: The world's largest Tiffany clock, measuring 14 feet in diameter, resides at the center of the sculptural group at Grand Central's 42nd Street entrance.