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Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The History Behind 7 New York City Street Names
Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.
News | News
New Yorkers Are Leaving The City In Droves: Here's Why They're Moving And Where They're Going
As more corporations move to cities that offer attractive tax incentives and a business-welcoming attitude, people will increasingly leave the New York area.
Politics | The "Squad"
Democrat Aide Shreds Ocasio-Cortez: ‘No Plans To Serve The People’
A Democrat congressional aide slammed socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in an interview this week, saying that the 29-year-old former bartender has no plans to serve the American people.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City businesses struggle after minimum wage increase
More than six months after the $15 minimum wage went into effect in New York City, business leaders and owners say the increased labor costs have forced them to cut staff, eliminate work shifts and raise prices.
Music | Music
Midnight Oil perform "Put Down That Weapon" at Webster Hall in NYC, May 14, 2017
The legendary Australian rock band played "Put Down That Weapon" in front of 1,500 fans in a sold out Webster Hall. This video was shot on a Sony RX100 V in ...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Jews are routinely being attacked in the streets of New York City. So why is no one acting like it’s a big deal? – Tablet Magazine
The incidents now pass without much notice, a steady, familiar drumbeat of violence and hate targeting visibly Jewish people in New York City. Early on the morning of June 15, a Saturday, two men in a white Infiniti drove around Borough Park, a vast, tra
Politics | POLITICS
Scherie Murray is latest Republican to run for AOC's seat
Scherie Murray, a Jamaican-born woman who grew up in Queens and founded a TV production and advertising company, plans to run for the congressional seat held by Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, according to a report.
Politics | Conservative Voices
Disturbing fact about black abortion rate!
Brandon Straka describes a disturbing fact about abortion rates in the black community at the #WalkAway Black Americans Town Hall, Harlem. #WalkAway Black Am...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Progressive pol’s unpleasant surprise: Handcuffing the cops means trouble
Yuh-Line Niou, who represents lower Manhattan in the state Assembly, had an unpleasant experience getting off the subway at Bowling Green the other day. “I was just threatened,” she wrote on Twitte…
Politics | POLITICS
Holocaust survivor: AOC 'should be removed from Congress'
93-year-old Holocaust survivor Ed Mosberg has no time for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s statements last week, when she called the southern border’s migrant detention centers “concentration camps.”
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Giro d'Italia: American Whiskey, Italian Soul - Peloton Magazine
Here's a delicious American rye whiskey cocktail from Brooklyn's Bar Velo that will become your new go-to cocktail.
News | News
Israel-founded firms 'making impact' in New York State economy | The Times of Israel
506 companies in New York directly contributed $18.6 billion in revenue in 2018; overall economic benefit represented 2.02% of state's GDP, study shows
Politics | POLITICS
Ocasio-Cortez Refuses Invite To Visit Concentration Camps With Holocaust Survivor
On Sunday, Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) declined an invitation from a Holocaust remembrance group to visit Nazi concentration camps with a Holocaust survivor, suggesting that it was part of a "far-right" scheme designed for "political ga
Politics | POLITICS
Is Trump the Real Target of Netflix’s When They See Us?
A new film about the Central Park Jogger case seems conveniently timed.
Music | Music
The New York Hardcore Chronicles 10 Questions w/ Harley Flanagan (The Stimulators / Cro-Mags) 2015
The New York Hardcore Chronicles 10 Questions w/ Harley Flanagan (The Stimulators / Murphy's Law / M.O.I. / Cro-Mags / Harley's War) While shooting "The Cros...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York Transit Edges Into a Future Without MetroCards | WIRED
Beginning Friday, you can get into select subway stations by waving your phone. By 2023, MetroCards will go the way of the token.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Reported antisemitic incidents in NYC in Q1 FAR more than all other hate crimes COMBINED. (22x more than anti-Islam incidents.)
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
‘An Anti-Semitism Crisis’: NYPD Records Staggering 83% Rise In Hate Crimes | Daily Wire
According to The Wall Street Journal, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has recorded a truly harrowing and eye-popping increase in hate city-wide hate crimes over the past year.
Sports | SPORTS
The Adam Eaton/Todd Frazier feud continues
Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier don't like each other and haven't for years.
Politics | Antisemitism
Horrific antisemitic act in Brooklyn caught on camera
It is enough already! We must stop these hate crimes!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Disappearing New York, Captured in Vintage Photos - The New York Times
Thursday: A look at how our city has changed since the early 1900s.
Music | Music
Toilet Böys - Toilet Böys (Full Album)
Released: 9/11/01 Label : Masterplan Entertainment 1 Party Starts Now 3:28 2 Heartstopper 3:15 3 Can't Wait 2:55 4 Future Is Now 3:45 5 Saturday Nite 2:53 6 ...
Politics | The "Squad"
Ocasio-Cortez Doubles Down On Sabotaging Amazon, Complains 'Where Does That 25,000 Number Come From?' | Daily Wir
Speaking on Sunday in an interview with Yahoo News’ “Skullduggery,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) made it clear she has no regrets about scuttling the Amazon deal that would have brought a reported 25,000 jobs to New York City, and questioned where
Politics | Politics
SJWs Savage Young Female Entrepreneur For Opening Chinese Restaurant While White
A young mother in New York City has been targeted by left-wing social justice activists for daring to open a Chinese restaurant while being white.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
10 fascinating secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
More than 750,000 people visit Grand Central a daily; some to shop, some to dine, but most to hit the rails. Beyond being a pulsating artery of New York City, t
News | News
New York Is Set To Be First U.S. City To Impose Congestion Pricing
Motorists will pay a flat daily fee to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. The new program aims to reduce traffic gridlock while generating revenue for the city's stressed transit system.
Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships
19 Reliable First Date Spots in Manhattan
Places that come off as effortlessly cool for get-to-know-you conversation
Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy
Ocasio-Cortez Joins De Blasio In Call To Punish Asian Students
Progressives want to lower the standards of admission at New York's top public high schools. And they don't care how many Asian students it harms.
History | History
New York's cheeky symbol of defiance
When the City of New York declared eminent domain over a stretch of Greenwich Village, one family dug its heels in and fought back.
Visual Arts | Art!
5 Standout Shows to See in New York Right Now
From Derrick Adams at Luxembourg & Dayan to Charlotte Posenske at Dia:Beacon, these shows should not be missed.
Sports | Cycling
GIANT x PELOTON: The Red Hook Romp - Peloton Magazine
On our last day exploring NYC with Giant we take our Revolt gravel bikes to the Red Hook neighborhood, internationally famed for its fixed-gear crit.
Music | Music
David Peel & the Lower East Side - show me the way to get stoned
http://www.discogs.com/David-Peel-The-Lower-East-Side-Have-A-Marijuana/master/52833
News | The News
Where in the world does Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez live?
It is unclear whether the 29-year-old lawmaker, who represents the Bronx and Queens, actually still lives in the Parkchester neighborhood that has been so closely tied to her rise.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Warhol's Factory Is a What Now? A Walking Guide to Downtown New York's Most Famous Former Artist Studios
Transport yourself to the former haunts of legends like Warhol, Basquiat, Hesse, Haring, Mapplethorpe—using our guide to the art historic downtown of NYC.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
12 Old New York Spots That Are Still Amazing Today
Sometimes, newer isn't always better. We're trading in New York's latest restaurant and bar openings for some of the city's most awesome old-school haunts.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
16 Great Things to Do in New York (Feb 20–March 6)
Looking for awesome things to do in NYC today? Here’s a frequently updated list of things to do in and around NYC, including Travis Scott at MSG, New York Philharmonic with Yo-Yo Ma, Jerry Saltz on the Armory Show, Independent, Spring/Break and more.
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
Uber is suing New York City... again
It's not the government's job to protect taxi companies
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Amazon cancels plans for New York City HQ2
E-commerce giant had faced fierce opposition for a planned New York location projected to cost $3 billion in incentives
Business & Finance | Business
Amazon may be rethinking its New York City headquarters | TechCrunch
Amazon’s decision to open HQ2 in New York City has been a controversial decision since day one. The company has been championing the estimated 25,000 jobs the move could bring to the metropolitan area, while citizens and local government officials have
News | NEWS
New York law is an open invitation to home invaders
There is a reason homeowners can rarely afford to dispense mercy on an overnight invader: Criminal intruders tend to be the dangerous type. What homeowners don’t expect are law enforcers and prosec…
Music | Music
The Stimulators - Machine
For more (((unartig))) recordings please go to http://unartignyc.com/recordings http://www.stimulatorsnyc.com/ The Stimulators playing Machine live in New Yo...
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
The New York City Subway in the 1970s: The Photos
The MTA gives New Yorkers plenty to complain about these days, but hey: at least they got rid of all that graffiti (and crime).
Food & Drink | Travel
New York City Tour w/ Cooper Ray
Cooper takes us over the Brooklyn Bridge by bicycle on a historical lower Manhattan tour of New York City. I shot this on this camera: https://goo.gl/2RZxQQ ...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Here's the Salary You Need to Buy a Modest Home in New York City, San Francisco & 22 Other Places | Apartment Therap
If you're thinking about buying a home someday soon, these numbers should offer a little gut check to see how close you are to making The American Dream a reality.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City in all its Neon-Lit Glory, 1969 - 1971 - Flashbak
These brilliant photos were taken by Hans Joachim Jacobi and scanned by his son Michael. They travelled to NYC as a stopover on the way to and from Halifax in Nova Scotia to visit relatives. Hans was using a Exakta Varex IIa, an East-German camera, using
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
New York City Wants To Become A Cybersecurity Leader - With Israel's Help | Technology News
The New York City Economic Development Corporation's plan to make NYC a global cybersecurity leader includes a new Global Cyber Center established by Israel's SOSA and an investment hub by Jerusalem Venture Partners. | NoCamels
Sports | Cycling
Pedal - documentary on new York bicycle messenger 2001 #Cycling #NYC #NewYorkCity #NewYork | Cycling | Pinterest
Pedal - documentary on new York bicycle messenger 2001 #Cycling #NYC #NewYorkCity #NewYork
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
20 Ultimate Things to Do in New York City – Fodors
In the city that never sleeps, it can be tempting to want to do it all. But instead of trying to see, eat, and drink it all, put these 20 musts—from iconic landmarks to local favorites—at the top of your list.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
10 Secrets of Subway Conductors | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York Today: Neil Simon’s New York
Tuesday: Remembering the Broadway playwright, and a water park on the city skyline.
Music | Music
Target’s CBGB Tribute Draws Backlash, Followed by an Apology
Target drew criticism when the grand opening of its new East Village location included a re-creation of CBGB’s facade.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Where to find affordable housing in NYC
Looking for affordable apartments in New York? Look no further: This guide to NYC’s housing lotteries has you covered.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Your library card now gets you free access to more than 30 NYC museums
NYC's library card just got a Moviepass-sized upgrade. NYC library members can now access 33 cultural bastions throughout the city thanks to the new Culture Pas
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
11 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This July
Your food agenda for the month.
Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT
NYC Stories: Bill Hader and Henry Winkler Have Ridiculous Memories of NYC
Bill Hader and Henry Winkler, stars of HBO hit Barry, have each experienced love and hate in New York City—but not in the ways you’d imagine.
Travel | Travel
Seven NYC Tours Every Visitor (and Local) Should Take
All of those who have visited know the avenues and alleys of New York City are made for walking.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The Preservation Battle of Grand Central
Forty years ago, preservationists—including a former First Lady—fought to maintain the integrity of New York City’s historic railway station
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
Small Kitchen Survival Secrets from Tiny NYC Homes
New York is one of the capitals of living well in small homes, so it's no surprise you can get lots of kitchen storage ideas from the tiny apartments of stylish New Yorkers.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Polluted Air Can Cloud Your Morality, Lead To Unethical Behavior - Study Finds
The findings of a recent study show that exposure to air pollution, or even just the belief that you've been exposed to polluted air whether you have or not, can compromise a person's sense of morality.
Sports | Surfing/Skating/SUPing
Running late, man dons suit, paddle boards across Hudson to make meeting on time
Commuting in the Big Apple has gotten so bad, a New Jersey man chose to cross the Hudson River on a paddle board to make his meeting on time — in a suit, no...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York’s lost neighborhoods
All across NYC, the ghosts of old neighborhoods—demolished to make way for newer and flashier developments—can be found.
Sports | Cycling
Humbled by the Hook: a Collection of Tales from Team Stanridge at the Red Hook Crit Brooklyn | The Radavist
Humbled by the Hook: a Collection of Tales from Team Stanridge at the Red Hook Crit Brooklyn Photos by Luke Atkinson, words by Evan Hartig with quotes credited. On Saturday, April 28th, tens of thousa...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Buy this $85M N.Y. condo and get a free trip to outer space
The swanky 45th floor condo in New York comes with a pair of Rolls-Royces and a lot more. For a mere $85 million, not only can you pick up a home with breathtaking views, but a yacht, a chef and butler for a year and, yes, a trip to outer space.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The best things to do in NYC according to locals and Time Out Editors!
According to critics and locals, these are the the best things to do in NYC. Discover amazing places to eat and drink, must-see museums and more.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
19 NYC Secrets Most New Yorkers Don't Know
From an abandoned subway station to a colonial African burial ground lost for almost 300 years, we've rounded up the city’s best kept secrets.
Sports | Cycling
How 5 Brooklyn Cyclists Are Preparing for the L Train Shutdown
NYC bike commuters, bike shop owners, and cycling advocates share their hopes for the upcoming shutdown.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Take a Trip Through New York City in the Year 1911
Back in 1911, the Swedish film production company Svenska Biografteatern visited New York City during a trip to America and shot footage of various street scenes. The film has survived through the years in mint condition, and YouTuber Guy Jones created this fascinating 8-minute edit after slowing down the footage to a natural rate and adding in ambient sounds.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
First look inside the TWA Hotel’s sleek, midcentury-inspired rooms - Curbed NY
Get a peek inside the TWA Hotel’s new hotel rooms, which are inspired by midcentury modern design.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
8 money saving apps for New Yorkers
Who couldn’t use a little extra moolah? These money saving apps that are helping New Yorkers get just that.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Best views in NYC to see the city skyline
Take in the most stunning views of NYC from the best rooftops, parks and observation decks in Gotham. While you're at it, learn the history of these buildings.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Ubers and taxis in NYC are about to get a price hike
Catching a ride in Manhattan is about to get slightly more expensive. On Saturday, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature approved a $168 billion budg
News | News
London murder rate overtakes New York's
An ex-senior Met Police officer says he is "absolutely devastated" by the figures for 2018.
Sports | SPORTS
Rusty Staub, beloved Mets icon, dead at 73 - NY Daily News
In every way, Rusty Staub, the beloved Mets' hitting icon, who passed away early Thursday morning at age 73, was bigger than life.
Music | Music
Brookyln-Based Band Habibi Fuses Farsi Lyrics With Western Riffs
The Brooklyn-based band doesn't need to speak English to pack a punch. Frontwoman Rahill Jamalifard talks about songwriting in Farsi and how Middle Eastern rock emboldens her.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
What Airbnb Did to New York City - CityLab
Airbnb’s effects on the city’s housing market have been dramatic, a report suggests. And other cities could soon see the same pattern.
Sports | Cycling
Our Woefully Outdated Licensing Laws Kill Cyclists
An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Officials Postpone School’s Daddy-Daughter Dance Due To NYC’s Gender-Neutral Policy
Some parents say being politically correct has gone too far. As for the disappointed girls at PS 65, they say they’ve been getting ready for the dance for months.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
A new plan would jack up the cost of ride sharing in Manhattan
New York City is an amazing place to live, but there’s one aspect of life here that undeniably sucks: transportation. Last year, crippling delays on the
Music | Music
KEXP Exclusive Interview: Richard Lloyd of Television
by Annie Zaleski Legendary Television guitarist Richard Lloyd says in the prologue of Everything Is Combustible that his new book is a "memoir — not an
Music | Music
New York Punk, Out of Retirement
Rockers from the downtown scene of the 1970s and ’80s are keeping the flame alive, and their gray-haired fans are happy to party like it’s 1979.
Music | Music
A 70s Photographer Unveils the Ultimate New York Punk Archive on Instagram
Julia Gorton took epic Polaroids of Television, Blondie, Lydia Lunch, and more, and now she’s rolling out her collection on Instagram.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
11 great money-saving hacks in NYC
You may have heard the news that New York has now dropped behind San Fransisco and is only the second most expensive city in the U.S. to live in, but don't tell
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
If the World Was Mapped Using the Manhattan Grid System
London's Big Ben would be on the corner of 63,709th Street and 10,896th Avenue.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Why a Tiny New York Island is Off-Limits - Neatorama
If you leave a pile of rocks in place for over a hundred years, it becomes an island with its own ownership papers, history, designation, and controversy. That's what happened to U Thant Island in New York City's East River.[https://youtu.be/wmVJyICw1C8]
News | News
Forget 'The Bronx Is Burning.' These Days, The Bronx Is Gentrifying
In the 1970s, the phrase "the Bronx is burning" became a shorthand for urban decay. Now, money is flowing in, but not without controversy.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
MTA chair unveils extensive, $836M action plan to fix ailing NYC subway - Curbed NY
MTA chairman Joe Lhota unveiled the agency’s action plan to fix the crumbling subway, with short-term fixes that will cost $836 million.
Music | Music
Under The Influence: New York Hardcore
In the first episode of our series Under the Influence, we go from the streets of the Lower East Side all the way to South Korea to examine one of the most d...
Music | Music
New York City Hardcore 1999
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Music | Music
Cerebral Ballzy - Irving Plaza, NYC 09/19/13 Complete Set
Cerebral Ballzy live at Irving Plaza, NYC 9/19/2013, opening up for T.S.O.L. and FLAG for more on Cerebral visit: http://www.cerebralballzy.com video by: SBG...
Music | Music
Croton-on-Hudson Battle of the Bands 1967
Croton-on-Hudson, NY. 1967. Battle of the Bands. The Hairy Things rock. The Tradewinds roll. The Bad Habit awaits puberty. Tim Smith and The Active Ingredien...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The Best Spots for a Quick, Relaxing Break in NYC
We peeled the Big Apple (but also no one calls it that).
Music | Music
Jay Reatard Live at Cake Shop 10.10.07 (Full Set)
Watch a classic Jay Reatard set from Cake Shop. 00:14 Blood Visions 01:34 It's So Easy 02:39 My Shadow 05:27 Oh It's Such A Shame 07:24 Not a Substitute 08:3...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
20 amazing things to do in NYC this week
Mon 12 OutdoorFest at various locations and times; free–$69 OutdoorFest, a ten-day lineup of activities, classes and volunteering opportunities, aims to
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Listen to the Sounds of New York's Diverse Neighborhoods Without Leaving Home | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Bartunek Hardware in Queens: Where Handymen Step Back in Time
In the window of Bartunek Hardware, an electric train goes around in circles, running alongside the Mets and Yankees caps, which are on a shelf above an electric drill and the neon “locksmith” sign.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
21 excuses that only work in New York
New Yorkers may have a reputation for being rude, but the fact is we follow a completely different set of rules. While we might seem like flakes, there's just a
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
See the proposed plans for the Waldorf Astoria's major renovation
The legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel has already closed for 2-3 years of renovations, but we now have our first look at just what those renovations may entail.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Vibrant Street Photographs of New York City by Henry Kornaros
Henry Kornaros is a talented 17-year-old self-taught photographer and filmmaker from Vermont who currently based in New York City.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Rikers Island to close, New York Mayor de Blasio says
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio vows to close the Rikers Island jail complex.
Music | Music
Jawbreaker - The Boat Dreams From The Hill
From 24 Hours Revenge Therapy Released: 1993 Label: Tupelo/Communion Records Producer: Steve Albini Vocals, Guitar: Blake Schwarzenbach Bass: Chris Bauermeis...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Take a tour of New York’s most beautiful bridges
New York's bridges contribute a sense of historical and aesthetic wonder to our sprawling urban landscape
Music | Music
The Divinyls - Full Concert - 01/28/86 - Ritz (OFFICIAL)
The Divinyls - Full Concert Recorded Live: 1/28/1986 - Ritz (New York, NY) More The Divinyls at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Music Vau...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Compare New York City’s Past and Present in a New App | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
A Subway Bastion Falls: Cell Service Goes Underground - The New York Times
As part of an effort to win over millennials, nearly all underground stations now have cell service and Wi-Fi, but some riders wonder how it will change etiquette rules.
Food & Drink | Bars/Restaurants/Venues
After 8 Decades And Countless Pastrami Sandwiches, New York's Carnegie Deli Folds
The iconic deli in midtown Manhattan is closing its doors after nearly 80 years in business. Its oversized sandwiches defined a certain kind of New York restaurant.
Music | Music
Dead Boys - Live at CBGB's 1977
01 | 00:46 | Sonic Reducer 02 | 03:37 | All This and More 03 | 06:23 | Not Anymore 04 | 09:44 | I Won't Look Back 05 | 12:24 | Flame Thrower Love 06 | 14:58 ...
Music | Music
Gotham City Mashers - American Dream
"American Dream" by the GC Mashers. Song available for download on iTunes at the following address: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gc-mashers/id355273655
Science & Technology | Apps I Like
What Would You Pay for an Empty Room? - The Atlantic
A new app wants to “democratize” city spaces by offering private, well-designed rooms by the hour—but only elites can afford its rates.
Sports | Cycling
Meet 2016 Blackburn Ranger Courtney Lewis!
We would like to welcome Courtney Lewis to the Ranger program. “I’ve followed the Blackburn Ranger program for the last few years, and the variety of their b...
Visual Arts | Photography
One Photographer's View of NYC, Before and After 9/11
“There was something magical about them, two rectangles that grew so tall."
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Stolen, Sold and Savored: Ice Cream Is a Hot Commodity in Manhattan
Since November, the police say, thieves have taken more than 1,200 cartons or bars of ice cream from chain stores, then hawked them to smaller businesses.
Music | Music
27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York
A look inside the gritty world of the early punk scene of the Ramones, Patti Smith, and Black Flag in 1970s and 1980s New York City
Music | Music
The Go-Go's - Live at Peppermint Lounge (New York 1981)(DHV 2011)
00:00 - Beatnik Beach 02:24 - How Much More 05:40 - Our Lips Are Sealed 09:39 - He's So Strange 13:58 - Can't Stop The World 17:26 - You Can't Walk In Your S...
Entertainment | Celebrities!
Debbie Harry looks fierce in a pair of Levi’s at 71 | OMJ
Red Bank resident Debbie Harry may be 71, but she will never lose her cool. The singer known as Blondie rocked out at The Bowery Ballroom in NYC on Monday looking fierce in a pair of Levi’s j…
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
1976-1978: CBGB's House Photographer Seminal Shots
David Godlis was eyewitness to the 1970s New York punk scene. These are just a few of his seminal shots!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Tour and Wine Tasting at the Rooftop Vineyard in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
On this new tour, experience a special wine tasting and tour at Rooftop Reds, world’s first commercially viable rooftop vineyard located in Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Politics | PC Culture
School choir stopped from singing national anthem at 9/11 memorial - CBS News
Video posted by an adult on the school field trip sparked outrage and led to a response from the Sept. 11 memorial in NYC
News | Hollywood
Go Inside Marilyn Monroe's Upper East Side Apartment
You can even rent it—for $27,500 a month.
Visual Arts | Photography
This glorious NYC storm photo has been compared to an impressionist painting - Telegraph
Photographer Michele Palazzo woke up extra early to capture this stunning image of the Flatiron building in New York during Storm Jonas
Music | Music
Today Is Officially David Bowie Day in New York City
Today (January 20, 2016) has been officially declared David Bowie Day in New York City, Bowie's Facebook has announced.
Sports | Cycling
CHEETAH: The Nelson Vails Story (Full Version)
Nelson Vails' story is a triumph over almost insurmountable odds. Nelson was the youngest of 10 children growing up in the Harlem projects and worked as a Ne...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Trump was right, here's the video that proves Muslims celebrating 9/11 in America
Trump was right, here’s the video that proves Muslims celebrating 9/11 in America We better be vigilant, careful and strong… Watch: Share if you stand with Trump.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
See the Lines of the NYC Subway Paired With an Aerial View | Mental Floss
The web of the underground transit system is even more impressive in the context of NYC as seen from above.
Politics | PC Culture
Restaurateur seeking ‘waitress’ faces $5,000 fine from NYC
Businessman Sebastian Rozario put an ad up on Craigslist last year looking for a 'waitress/barista.'
News | The News
FAO Schwarz: Too priceless for words, and for customers - The Washington Post
FAO Schwarz is weeks away from closing the doors to its landmark toy store on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, a store that offered more than merchandise; it offered an “experience.”
Politics | Liberal "Tolerance"
NYC School Wants To Segregate 3rd-graders. Really. | New York Post
“Can racism be stopped in the third grade?” That’s the question asked in this week’s New York Magazine cover story by journalist Lisa Miller. The short answer, of course, is...
Politics | Interesting Links
Fights Break Out Over $30 Hot Dog Price at Stand Near Ground Zero: Officials | NBC New York
Meet Ahmed Mohammed. He might be the most expensive hot dog vendor in New York, especially if he thinks you're a tourist.
Entertainment | Mad Men
Unpacking Last Night's Mad Men: From The Oak Room To Port Authority: Gothamist
Here's some IRL info on what you saw on Mad Men last night, from the Oak Room to Sesame Street.
Recipes | Baking
Magnolia Bakery’s Cupcakes Recipe
You don't have to wait in line You can make the famous West Village bakery's cupcakes at home Don't forget the icing!
Entertainment | Mad Men
Mad Men’s Don Draper Gets His Own Bench Outside Manhattan’s Time-Life Building
New York City–based firm Pentagram has designed a monument to Don Draper as part of a campaign to mark the much-anticipated final season of AMC’s Mad Men on April 5. Planted in the heart of Manhattan in front of the Time-Life Building is a 12-foot-lo
Entertainment | Mad Men
Here's How You Can Experience the World of 'Mad Men' IRL
But first, you have to come to New York City. Not only is it where the series is based, but now, the Museum of the Moving Image in Manhattan is featuring an exhibit dedicated to the show.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Restaurants Offer Boozy Menus to Promote 'Mad Men' | Special: Mad Men - Advertising Age
From March 23 through March 29, 34 New York City Restaurants will participate in Mad Men Dining Week, offering a lunch promotion of $19.69.
Sports | Surfing/Skating/SUPing
1965: Skateboarding in New York City - Retronaut
"Sidewalk surfing" — the original moniker for what we now call skateboarding. In the 1940s, when the waves were flat, Californian surfers took their skills to the sidewalk. Then one enterprising surf store owner struck a deal with the Chicago Roller Skate Company, and the first commercial skateboard was soon available in the stores.
Visual Arts | Photography
After the 1960s Harlem exodus, the people who stayed
In the 1960s, large numbers of residents left Harlem for neighborhoods in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, seeking better schools, improved housing and a stronger sense of safety. Left in Harlem were the people who couldn't afford to or chose not to move.
