Seneca Village was a free Black Settlement that sat within what is now Central Park. One of the few enclaves where Black New Yorkers were able to own property, it was a thriving community that became a symbol of Black political power in early New York. Follow Empire City wherever you get your podcasts. Binge all episodes early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Link: lnk.to/EmpireCity #EmpireCity #CrookedMedia #NYPD