Shh! Can you keep a secret? In his new book "Grand Central: How A Train Station Transformed America," Sam Roberts of The Times goes behind the scenes at Grand Central Terminal ahead of the centennial.
New York is a vibrant city. You probably have heard, it never sleeps. And as Frank said again and again: "If you can make it here you can make it anywhere."
It's a concrete jungle where dreams are made. More than 8.5 million people from all over the world call the Big Apple home, and another 60 million or so visit it every year.
That happens for a good reason: no matter what you love or which are your interests โ art, food, architecture, photography, shopping, sightseeing, theater, music, romance, adventure, exploration โ New York is the place where you can find it all and much more.
It's a new surprise on every corner, every day. It's a dream in every heart. Just have your eyes and sensibility open. In New York you can learn a new thing every single day. In New York you can make your dream come true. So, why not give it a try?
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Shh! Can you keep a secret? In his new book "Grand Central: How A Train Station Transformed America," Sam Roberts of The Times goes behind the scenes at Grand Central Terminal ahead of the centennial.
It is a place that many native New Yorkers don't even know exists. And now we are bringing it to you.
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This. Video. Is. Simply. Fantastic.
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Take this 2-minute subway ride to an oasis. You will be mesmerized.
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Explore this oasis in the heart of New York โ and its amazing secrets.
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