Stories of New York
Weekly stories about the hidden history of New York City — the Basilica, the catacombs, the neighborhoods, and the people who made this city extraordinary. From Tommy's New York.

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07
Jun
A New Chapter for Tommy's New York

A New Chapter for Tommy's New York

Nearly ten years after signing an exclusive agreement with the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, Tommy's New York launches a new website, a new blog, and upcoming events and experiences.
3 min read
06
Jun
Discovering New York's First Cathedral: The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

Discovering New York's First Cathedral: The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

Completed in 1815 as New York's first Catholic cathedral, the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral holds the only active Catholic catacombs in Manhattan. From its French-trained architect to the fire that gutted it in 1866, here's the full story of the building that started it all.
9 min read