Only in New York: 400 Remarkable Answers to Intriguing Provocative Questions About New York City

400 Questions and Answers to the Big Apples oddest mysteries: from the pages of the New York Times. New York has long held a place as the nations most admired and reviled city provoking more debate affection and curiosity than any other. Generations of visitors and residents alike have pondered the citys enduring quirks and unusual traditions. In the F.Y.I. column in The New York Times the papers reporters and editors turn their talents to answering readers most perplexing queries about the city some of which include:. * City with a Past: Where was the World Trade Center originally going to be located? Where was the last opium den in New York?* Underground Underfoot: Is there a secret tunnel linking Police Headquarters to a nearby tavern? What was the busiest day in subway history?* The Name Game: Is there really a Main Street in Manhattan? What was the Street of Brides?* And lots more!. Amply illustrated with Stuart Goldenbergs whimsical cartoons and with an introduction from Constance Rosenblum editor of the Timess City section Only in New York is sure to generate laughter delight and Aha! reactions in anyone who has ever been stumped by one of Gothams countless oddities.