7 years ago on May 1st, 2017 The NYC Ferry system begins operation The first routes are with the East River and Rockaway routes. References: Wikipedia
77 years ago on May 1st, 1947 A woman jumps to her death from the Empire State Building observation deck
14 years ago on May 1st, 2010 Terrorist attempts a failed Times Square car bombing at West 45th and Broadway
13 years ago on May 1st, 2011 Crowds gather in Times Square and near Ground Zero after President Obama announces to the nation that Osama bin Laden has been killed