Curiosity about underground exploration has surged among New Yorkers, drawing warnings from officials about the risks lurking beneath the city’s streets. With reports of unauthorized digging and hidden tunnels, authorities are urging caution as adventurers venture into potentially hazardous spaces. The growing trend has raised questions about safety and regulation in urban exploration.
A recent spate of subterranean exploring has piqued the curiosity of New Yorkers — and concerned officials who warn of danger underground.
