What's Under Your Feet in New York City? | Hacker News

A hidden tunnel was found under a Brooklyn synagogue during a long-running property dispute between Hasidic groups.

The discovery led to arrests and a court case, with an April 2025 trial planned.

The viral images also fueled false online claims, which fact checks later debunked.

The case turned a local ownership fight into a public safety and misinformation issue.