2022

S1.E1 ∙ Rats

Wed, Jan 12, 2022

Many things come to mind when thinking about New York City, but how the city deals with its garbage is usually not one of them. New Yorkers produce over 14 million tons of trash each year - and a combination of city agencies and private companies work daily to haul away what New Yorkers don't want.

8.2 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Taxis

Wed, Jan 19, 2022

The yellow taxi cab is the quintessential New York City ride. What started as a small fleet of cars nearly 100 years ago, has turned into a bustling system of thousands of yellow taxi cabs. But now the threat of ride-share apps and city scandal has left cab drivers in thousands of dollars of debt.

8.3 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Trash

Wed, Jan 26, 2022

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S1.E4 ∙ Sewage

Wed, Feb 02, 2022

Underneath the ground of New York's fabled streets exists a vast network of pipes that make up the city's sewer system. New Yorkers create, on average, 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day that makes its way through these 7,500 miles of pipes.

8.2 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Steam

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Many don't know it, but New York is a city that runs on steam-27 billion pounds of it per year, in fact. This system powers and heats landmarks like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. It's one of the few cities that still relies on this old yet incredibly reliable technology to keep everything running, from residential homes to iconic skyscrapers.

8.4 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Bridges

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

New York City has some of the most iconic bridges in the world like the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge. These engineering marvels have helped set the tone for how bridges around the world are designed. Here is how New York builds and maintains its aging bridges.

8.6 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Parks

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

New York City might be known as the concrete jungle, but its parks have been an ever-present part of this bustling metropolis from the beginning. The city's 30,000 acres of parks serve as an escape for New Yorkers and serve the city itself in many unseen ways.

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S1.E8 ∙ Airports

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

New York's three closest airports move 140 million people in and out of the most visited place in the United States. But these three travel hubs were not designed to handle this growing number of visitors. Here's how New York's airports are evolving to handle one of the most complex air spaces on Earth.

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S1.E9 ∙ Electricity

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Keeping the lights on in New York City is no easy task. New Yorkers demand billions of watts of electricity per day, much more than the city itself can produce. As New York moves towards a greener future, generating this vast amount of electricity will require rethinking how the city generates its energy.

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S1.E10 ∙ Water

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Getting water from upstate reservoirs to the taps of over 8.5 million people in New York City is no easy feat. It involves a complex system of reservoirs, aqueducts, and underground tunnels stretching thousands of miles. From purification to distribution, this massive network ensures clean water flows to one of the largest cities in the world. Here's how New York City keeps the water running.

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