Secrets of New York

As hard as the rock this city is built on, its mysteries are even harder to break. What lies behind New York City’s tough-as-nails veneer? It’s the hidden, undocumented and unknown enigmas we call Secrets of New York.
Total: 13 Episodes

Deep New York: How Low Can You Go in the Big Apple?
As New Yorkers go about their daily business, few realize that a whole other world lies just beneath their feet. From abandoned train stations to water valves the size of city buses, join host Kelly Choi as she discovers Gotham’s buried treasures.
TRT: 22:00

Ancient New York: 400 Years and Counting
Few places in the world possess a history as rich, colorful or dramatic as that of New York City. Travel back in time with host Kelly Choi as she unfolds the mysteries of old New York.
TRT: 22:00

Secrets in the Sky: The Towers of Gotham
It’s a city famous for its skyline, but what mysteries lie behind these lofty structures that symbolize New York City? Watch as host Kelly Choi goes above and beyond to bring you the most intriguing stories about the City’s ubiquitous skyscrapers.
TRT: 22:00

Jails of New York: Secrets Unlocked
Since the Big Apple’s first jail opened in 1625, the vast array of people who’ve lived in New York City – and their divergent moral codes – has compelled the City to maintain a single standard of order.  Follow host Kelly Choi as she explores these infamous houses of detention.
TRT: 22:00

Secrets of the Subways: New York Above and Below
With 714 miles of track along 244 miles of routes, 8 million people push through 3,000 subway turnstiles every day. Join host Kelly Choi on a journey through New York’s subterranean transportation system and unearth some of its most hidden secrets.
TRT: 22:00

New York City: Sights Unseen
New York's panoramas have been idealized in movies, books and art, and inspired generations of New Yorkers and tourists alike. From the highest vantage point in Brooklyn to a watery outpost with a dark 300-year-old mystery, Secrets of New York unveils the enigmas behind some of New York’s most magnificent views.
TRT: 22:00

New York Firsts: Pioneering Moments in New York City History
Throughout history, New York City has always been ahead of the game. Join host Kelly Choi as she discovers many of the everyday things we take for granted today that were either invented, first put into use or made famous in New York City.
TRT: 22:00

Facelift: The Changing Landscape of New York City
Throughout the ages, the physical environment of New York City has undergone multiple facelifts. Join host Kelly Choi as she reveals incredible secrets that are a billion years old - from hidden fjords, to amazing bedrock, to a shoreline that continues to grow. This is the story of New York in constant flux.
TRT: 22:00

New York Connections: The Bridges of New York
Bridges connect New York City and are testaments to the city's growth and prosperity. Without these marvels of engineering, the expansion of today's giant metropolis would have come to a standstill. Host Kelly Choi uncovers the secrets of the ingenious design and construction of New York's stalwart bridges.
TRT: 22:00

TriBeCa: Mysteries of New York’s Backlot Revealed
...As a neighborhood, TriBeCa has evolved and re-defined itself many times throughout the centuries. Today, its iconic buildings and cobblestone streets serve as backdrops for some of Hollywood's biggest features. And its annual film festival draws thousands of filmgoers from around the world. TriBeCa has truly emerged as one of New York City's premier neighborhoods.
TRT: 22:00

The Sewers
The New York City sewer system is an engineering marvel and a murky source of urban legend. It contains more than 6,000 miles of water mains and pipes, and handles more than a billion gallons of waste each day. Watch as host Kelly Choi solves the mystery of the sewer system.
TRT: 44:00

Industry
In its early years, New York City developed as a trading post and soon became an industrial hub.  Today New York is a center of finance and commerce and while new industries flourish here, the remnants of some of the secrets of New York City's old industries in its various boroughs reveal their lasting impact on the nation as a whole. Join host Kelly Choi as she peels back the layers of time to reveal the city of industry at the heart of New York City.
TRT: 54:00