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  • The Best Horror Fiction Set In New York City

    The Best Horror Fiction Set In New York City

    With Halloween just around the corner, I figured it’s the perfect time to put together a list of the best horror fiction set in New York City. I’m sure I’ve forgotten some obvious ones – just remind me in the comments and I’ll add it to the list. Only the good stuff though! In no…

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  • Searching For The Remains of Manhattan’s Bloomingdale Insane Asylum

    Searching For The Remains of Manhattan’s Bloomingdale Insane Asylum

    I was up scouting the Columbia University campus last week… …and in the spirit of Halloween, I decided to swing by the building nestled just beside Low Library. If you take a moment to stare at it, you’ll realize this little brick building doesn’t really match the surrounding Beaux Arts architecture. In fact, the longer…

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  • The Secret Courtyard On Perry Street

    The Secret Courtyard On Perry Street

    I was scouting in the West Village last week… …when I happened to notice a cute stuccoed building on Perry Street, with an unusual second-story apartment entrance just above the arched entrance. As I was checking out the building, I happened to look through the gate… …and noticed something interesting: was that a second building…

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  • The 10 Most Dangerous Places In New York City

    The 10 Most Dangerous Places In New York City

    Though I always try to keep Scouting NY as positive as possible, I have to make an exception with this post. Yes, New York is safer than ever, but there are still a few dark byways and shady buildings that can get you into trouble – hell, these are the places I refuse to go.…

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