New York Documentary

A treasure of New York is a documentary series exploring New York City's premier cultural establishments, from The New York Botanical Gardens, to the New York: Rails-to-Trails, Museum of the City of New York New York: Historic Homes and beyond.

The Dutch made us different. Have you ever wondered what New York was like before it was a city? "Dutch New York" is produced to honor the 400th anniversary of explorer Henry Hudson's voyage to New York State and the river that bears his name. As we celebrate the anniversary of the voyage, historian Barry Lewis takes us back in time to rediscover the first European settlers in New York — the Dutch.

The Museum of the City of New York showcases the nearly 100-year history of the museum from its first days operating out of Gracie Mansion to the recent opening of its ambitious new permanent exhibition, New York at Its Core. Since its founding, the museum has worked to display, explore and celebrate New York City's past, present and future

Treasures of New York: The Frick Collection takes you on an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of this Gilded Age house museum dedicated to Old Master paintings, notable bronzes, sculpture, and the decorative arts. The film explores the excellence in taste and preservation of these works, the family behind the collection, and the institutions history and dedication to art scholarship.

An access-all-areas look at how Christmas comes to life at one of the most famous hotels in the world, the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York, at their busiest time of the year

St. George Theatre goes behind the curtain of a vibrant theatre and beloved community institution on Staten Island. Starting in the golden age of vaudeville, the film follows the theatre's story of survival through decades of disrepair until a local dance teacher and her daughters step in to rescue the theatre, turning it into the thriving performance venue it is today.

Rails-to-Trails takes viewers on a unique journey along the various railway corridors that have been repurposed as recreational bike and pedestrian trails. The program traces the history of such rail trails as Manhattan's High Line and Poughkeepsie's Walkway Over the Hudson, and explores trails that are in the making, such as the proposed Queensway in New York City.

The Juilliard School explores the rich history and legacy of one of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatories. With intensive programs in drama, dance and music, Juilliard has set the stage for some of the world's most gifted artists.

A recovering alcoholic and recently converted Mormon, Arthur "Killer" Kane, of the rock band The New York Dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years.

Hosted by Juju Chang, this episode illuminates the process of preparing for The New York Botanical Garden’s beloved Holiday Train Show, which features more than a dozen large-scale model railway trains and over 140 replicas of iconic New York landmarks, from the original Penn Station to the Empire State Building.