The Compass: New York City

New York is the most populous and tallest city in the United States. With its gleaming skyscrapers and buzzing city streets across hundreds of diverse neighborhoods, the Big Apple has something for everyone.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Your navigation into the weekend New York City

New York is the most populous and tallest city in the United States. With its gleaming skyscrapers and buzzing city streets across hundreds of diverse neighborhoods, the Big Apple has something for everyone. Join us this week as we learn about the history of Ellis Island, see why whale populations in New York Harbor are booming, and discover how to make the most of a visit to Central Park. Let’s explore New York City.

HISTORY & CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPH BY WILLIAM WILLIAMS, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY How Ellis Island shepherded millions of immigrants into America Entrance through this New York immigration epicenter usually took only a few hours—no passports or visas required. READ MORE SHARE

MAP COURTESY GEORGE HAYWARD, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Charming illustrated maps illuminate the character of NYC An exhibit highlights beautiful, funny, and intriguing illustrated maps of the Big Apple from New York Public Library’s huge collection. READ MORE MAP COURTESY JAMES WELDON JOHNSON MEMORIAL COLLECTION, BEINECKE LIBRARY During prohibition, Harlem night clubs kept the party going A witty 1932 cartoon map shows where to find famous musicians, gambling policemen, and a guy selling marijuana. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ELIAS WILLIAMS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC New York’s arts scene remains shut down indefinitely—can it evolve and survive? From theater and dance to comedy and concerts, a world of culture tries to digitally reinvent itself. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHEN WILKES At the height of the pandemic, see New York City’s empty streets from above From a helicopter, photographer Stephen Wilkes captured the startling stillness of New York City under lockdown to fight the coronavirus. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE STEINMETZ A New York writer’s take on how his city has changed With wonder and dismay, Pete Hamill reflects on 72 years of transformation as his hometown is continuously rebuilt. READ MORE SHARE

ANIMALS & ENVIRONMENT

PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIEL ROLIDER The bitter controversy surrounding NYC’s carriage horse industry Coronavirus has ground the city to a halt, but New York’s carriage horse industry has been rife with contention for decades. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ARTIE RASLICH Whale populations in New York Harbor are booming—here's why A few cetaceans appeared in 2011, but now they're in the hundreds, surprising scientists and tourists alike. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY CAROLINE HOPKINS New York City has a turtle problem Abandoned pets are wreaking havoc on city parks. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANTONELLI MARIA LAURA, GETTY IMAGES How many squirrels live in NYC’s Central Park? We finally have the answer. The inaugural census, announced at the venerable Explorers Club, has a real scientific purpose. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY BARRY ROSENTHAL Ocean trash is building up. This artist reveals what’s out there. Barry Rosenthal started collecting plastic garbage on a New York shoreline. His photographs reveal the variety of water-borne trash. READ MORE SHARE RELATED: TINY PLASTIC PIECES ARE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE DEEP SEA +

TRAVEL

DREAM NOW, GO LATER

PHOTOGRAPH BY SCOTT DUNN, GETTY IMAGES How to make the most of Central Park Secrets for exploring Manhattan’s 843-acre oasis. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY JEFF MAURITZEN, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Weekend itinerary for the explorer in Manhattan See this iconic city like an insider. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDREW HARRER, BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGES If you must travel now, here’s how to make it safer Considering a U.S. vacation during a pandemic? Medical pros lay out the best practices at restaurants, hotels, and public bathrooms. READ MORE SHARE

PICTURE STORIES For these New Yorkers, pigeons aren't a hobby—they're a lifestyle SEE THE PHOTOS

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