The photograph is one of a series taken by a US tourist, the first to show the hellish scene inside the tower as the tragedy unfolded. People cheered the firemen as they struggled up the 110 ...

A former FDNY firefighter who helped with search and rescue efforts on 9/11 has died at the age of 90, the Uniformed Firefighters Association said.

Every month this year, Untapped New York will release a new essay from Jo Holmes about the life and work of the late ...

This seabed region is rich in polymetallic nodules, the rock-like formations that contain some of the most sought-after rare earths in the world. It’s a veritable goldmine waiting to be unearthed.

A remarkable piece of American history, a Revolutionary War-era boat, is slowly being reassembled at the New York State Museum, 15 years after its improbable discovery beneath Manhattan's World Trade ...