North Brother Island lies in the East River, between the Bronx and Rikers ... who also came along for the tour. “The South Bronx in particular and Hunts Point has been the epicenter of a lot ...

Tom Blank of Weird History explained how North Brother Island, which has a location on the East River that could have ... both North and South Brother Island have served as animal sanctuaries.

Both North and South Brother islands make up the Harbor Herons Preserve ... fascinating sites you can see on our Powering NYC: East River Ferry Tour.

A unique new cruise is offering an up-close look at a nearly forgotten part of New York City — the abandoned islands along the East River ... Hell Gate to North and South Brother islands ...

Like so many abandoned places, North Brother Island in the East River constantly draws the attention and fascination of urban explorers, and the fact that the 13-acre piece of land is closed to ...

Still, North Brother Island is, to me ... ADVERTISEMENT A 22-acre isle in the East River off the South Bronx, North Brother, or NBI, is long abandoned and off-limits. Earlier this month, the ...

The only way to get to North Brother Island is by boat. Leaving from Barretto Point Park in the South Bronx is one of the quickest to get there. The East River was crawling with police ...

One of the most unique is North Brother Island. Sitting in the East River between the Bronx and Rikers Island, this unassuming chunk of land once housed a hospital where the city quarantined sick ...

“North Brother Island is among New York City ... The city owns the 22-acre plot of land in the East River, which sits between the South Bronx's industrial coast and Riker's Island Correctional ...

As you cruise up the East River, you will pass steam ... As we sail past U Thant, Roosevelt, Mill Rock, Randall’s, North and South Brother, and Rikers Islands, we’ll examine the role they ...