LibGuides: New York: People, Places and Things: Media, agency, museum, and university information sources

News and NYC agency websites

Just a few of the many websites of local TV stations, newspapers, magazines, and city agencies.

New York Magazine -- New York Metro Guide
NY1News
NYC.GOV: Official New York City Web Site
NYCGo.com: New York City’s Official Tourism Website
NYC Media (The TV/video arm of NYC government)
* NEW YORK ORIGINALS
* COOL IN YOUR CODE
Also:
Blueprint: New York City (NYC Media)
"Look past the bricks and mortar and discover the history of some of the most famous buildings on Blueprint NYC. Each episode offers a nuts-and-bolts perspective behind storied sites, like the Wonder Theaters and the Highline, with walking tours and interviews with experts who have a passion for the history and architecture of New York City." NYC Media TV (NYC.gov)
Secrets of New York (NYC Media)
"The City is full of secrets. You just have to know where to look for them. From mysterious events long forgotten, to modern secrets hidden in plain sight, Secrets of New York's mission is to uncover the City’s mysteries, both past and present." NYC Media TV (NYC.gov)
Time Out New York

Museums, universities, organizations

NYC's many museums and other colleges and universities have compiled some good web guides:

NYC Library websites

new york public library 42nd street

The websites of the 3 New York City public library systems (New York Public Library, Queens Library, and Brooklyn Public Library) have some interesting local guides: