ERIK LARSON is an American journalist and narrative historian, known for fast-paced books rich in authentic detail.

It was wet and damp as crowds gathered at Pier 54 in the heart of New York City on May Day in 1915.

Declan Keegan recalls the tale of his grandmother, May Barrett, and her pal Kitty O’Donnell, who survived the sinking of Lusitania

Daredevil stuntman David Blaine lit up New York’s Pier 54 on Friday for his latest high voltage feat.