Alfred Beach’s hidden subway came before New York City’s official subway by many years.
New York’s Secret Subway Adventure in 1870 On February 26, 1870, a select group of New York’s upper class made their way into the basement of Devlin’s clothing store in Tribeca, entering a clandestine tunnel that wasn’t approved by city officials—without any clear reasoning behind it. This unusual event, dubbed the “Under Broadway Reception,” was […]
Miami Beach’s reality TV-themed promo forewarns spring breakers
Once an enclave of spring breakers looking for warm weather, the city of Miami Beach is working together to curb the noisy parties by launching a “Spring Break Reality Check” campaign. The reality television-themed PSA video shows how unwelcome college students are for Florida destinations. “Think of this as a reality check. Spring break and […]