NEW YORK — It wasn’t the rats. Or the smells. Or the germs. No, the most unpleasant part of descending into New York City’s vast sewer system, according to former urban explorer Steve Duncan, was the cockroaches. “They’re all over the place, crawling on walls, dropping down on you,” Duncan recalled this week. “They were … Read more
NEW YORK — Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City’s vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on, with police now probing the underground mystery. Security cameras have recorded at least three nighttime instances where groups … Read more
Mystery men who are “up to no good” have been roaming New York City’s vast sewer system, and city officials on Tuesday warned potential copycats of dangers they’d face exploring Gotham’s treacherous underground. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. There’ve been at least three documented sewer … Read more
Videos of men mysteriously emerging from New York City sewers drew the attention of police, who insist there’s “threat to the public,” a law enforcement source told NBC News on Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Social media posts last week appear to show groups … Read more
NEW YORK — Across the U.S., the number of tailors, dressmakers and custom sewing specialists is declining, even as demand for their work is growing. Industry experts say younger shoppers are turning to these professionals to tailor ready-made clothing, refresh thrifted pieces and get more longevity out of their wardrobes. Kil Bae, a longtime tailor … Read more
NEW YORK — Hunched over a sewing machine, Kil Bae is hemming a dress inside his Manhattan tailor shop when a new customer stops by with a vintage Tommy Hilfiger jacket he wants taken in. The modeling agent paid $20 at a thrift store for his reversible bomber style that’s plaid on one side and … Read more