From integration and elation to extraterrestrials and rock tragedy, NYC’s radio waves have caught—and created—some of the most major moments in our city’s history
1 Tigers and gators and Harlem, oh my! (2003)
Remember that scene in The Hangover where the guys wake up and there’s a huge tiger in the bathroom? That wouldn’t have thrown Harlem resident Antoine Yates. According to police reports, the 31-year-old kept one in his apartment, along with a three-foot-long alligator, for as long as two years.
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Remember that time a tiger was found in Harlem? Or the dolphin in Gowanus? How about a three-foot rat?! Heck, that last one might be more common, but exotic creatures aren't only limited to the enclaves of the city's Central Park Zoo or Bronx Zoo. While the animals on this list may not be as cute and cuddly as others found within the five boroughs, they are still sure to amaze, or terrify.
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