New York City life is shaped by the archipelago upon which it lies. Nearly 30 of these islands bear names and distinct, if a little peculiar, backstories. We rounded up 11 such islands, all linked through the common themes of abandonment and obscurity. Many were at one point inhabited, either by individuals or institutions, but today all have slipped out of the public’s consciousness. Indeed, to many native New Yorkers, their existence remains unnoticed.

it will be open 7 days a week now, instead of just the weekend. on the other hand the ferry will now cost $2