#NewYork
Politics | Politics
Freedom in the 50 States 2017-2018: New York Overall Freedom | Cato Institute
New York ranks #50 in Overall Freedom. The Freedom in the 50 States 2017-2018 index from the Cato Institute measures freedom across a range of over 230 policies and across the personal, regulatory and fiscal dimensions.
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
Sorry New York, California Is A Better Place To Eat Now
Iconic mainstays like baked goat cheese at Chez Panisse and new classics like shrimp tacos dorados at Mariscos Jalisco ripple through American dining
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.
Travel | Travel
Listen to an Aer Lingus Pilot Argue With JFK Air Traffic Controller
An Aer Lingus pilot operating Flight EI104 from New York (JFK) to Dublin (DUB) got into a heated confrontation with an air traffic controller shortly after taking off on Sunday evening.
Politics | Election: 2018
Democratic Socialist Ocasio-Cortez Counts Big Bank, Private Equity Firm Among Top Donors
Democratic socialist and Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may rail against the evils of capitalism in her stump speeches, but her campaign, it seems, has been happily cashing checks from big banks and Wall Street private equity firms.
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
Politics | POLITICS
NY pro-Palestinian congressional front-runner can't define 'Occupation'
The interviewer continued to press her for clarification, at which point Ocasio-Cortez somewhat deflected the request, stating that she is "not the expert on geopolitics on this issue."
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
News | The News
Socialist Ocasio-Cortez Changes Bio After Making Misleading Statements
Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has changed her biography on her campaign website after she was caught making misleading statements about her past.
Politics | Politics
Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Made Enemies At Work Over Greedy Behavior, Ex-Coworker Says | Daily Wire
Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez apparently made enemies while working at a bar in New York as a former co-worker claims that she was greedy and, in at least one instance, allegedly kept most of the tips for herself.
Politics | From CNN
Establishment Democrats get a wake-up call in New York - CNNPolitics
The out-of-nowhere upset of Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in Tuesday's New York primary has stunned the Democratic establishment and shook up the party's likely line of succession to become the next House speaker.
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 | Chicagoey Stuff
Explaining Chicago to New Yorkers is supremely gratifying
It's a delight to watch the slow-dawning revelation that another American city might give NYC a run for its money.
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.
News | News
How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People
Anna Delvey, born Anna Sorokin, seemed to be an up-and-coming New York socialite. Now she’s charged with grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, and theft of services.
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 | 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
Rooftop festival to feature NYC’s best subway performers
You know you're a New Yorker when you have your subway regulars: The early-morning troubadour at the 7th Ave Q station, the evening poet on the 2/3 train to Cro
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.
Politics | Liberal "Tolerance"
Danish tourist mugged at knifepoint in NYC over MAGA hat: report | TheHill
A Danish tourist traveling in New York City says he was mugged at knifepoint by two men angered by a "Make America Great Again" hat he had purchased.
Sports | Sports
Red Sox-Yankees: Why MLB players say Boston is 'the roughest'
It’s easy to group the Red Sox and Yankees, but no place in baseball is tougher on its own than Boston, according to players who experienced both.
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.
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.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The 25 Best Museums in New York City!
The city's museum scene can be a dizzying one—but our list has you covered.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
South Shore Paddleboards | Long Island's Original SUP Shop
After a career in the painting industry, Karen Marvin followed her passion and opened up shop in 2014.
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
Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF
The Biggest Uber, Lyft, and Taxi Scams -- and How to Avoid Them
Don't get taken for a ride (figuratively, anyway).
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.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
ADL: 'Proud Anti-Semite' bumper sticker a sign of the times
For most people, a bumper sticker reading "Proud Anti-Semite" would be disturbing. But one driver in Farmingdale had no problem proclaiming his stance, after a woman snapped a photo while driving her children home from a Girls Scout event on Rou
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.
Politics | Politics
NY Times reporter accuses white women of racism on city sidewalks
The New York Times is facing blowback on social media after publishing an essay by an African-American reporter who accused white women of racism for not ceding space on city sidewalks to black men. In a Wednesday essay titled "Was That Racist,&q
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...
Sports | NBA
Phil Jackson Is Out as Knicks President
Jackson, who won 11 N.B.A. titles as a coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, never translated that success to the front office with the Knicks.
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...
News | That's News to Me
Reputed New York gangster released from prison at age 100
Franzese has been in and out of prison for much of his adult life, having been granted parole by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons at least six times, Newsday reported. Federal prison officials could not be reached immediately to confirm his release or details o
Sports | SPORTS
NBA trade rumors 2017: Knicks thinking about trading Porzingis. Really
The Knicks are reportedly looking for a top-four pick and an established starter in return for Porzingis.
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.
History | History
10 Relics From the Horse-Powered City Hiding in Plain Sight
You can still find reminders of the days when horse-drawn transportation reigned.
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...
Sports | Cycling
Fixed China Town Manhattan NYC
Starting in the middle of the night, rival couriers take on 'Fixed,' a four mile brake-less sprint beginning in Chinatown and ending at the Oculus in Manhatt...
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 | NEW YORK CITY
17 things all New Yorkers can agree on
New Yorkers speak different languages, wear different styles and live in many different kinds of neighborhoods, but there's still some things we all find c
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The best tours of off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods in NYC
From Washington Heights to the South Bronx, it’s time to explore the NYC neighborhoods that lie off the beaten path
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
There's a secret bar behind a deli freezer now open in Brooklyn
The best kind of bar is a secret bar. And we just unearthed a new one in Williamsburg: La Milagrosa Agave Bar and Listening Room. New York already has
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
See how large New York would be if it had the population density of other cities
It's no secret that New York is a pretty dense city when it comes to population. In fact, approximately 8,550,405 people live within its 302 square miles, givin
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.
Sports | SPORTS
Knicks stunned, Melo deflated: 'It's unacceptable'
Carmelo Anthony went scoreless in the fourth quarter and ended his day in pure frustration after starting Wednesday by sounding the alarm on the Knicks' teetering season.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
33 things New Yorkers do better than everyone else
From coffee to kvetching, nobody does it better than you, Gotham
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Step back in time with these fascinating historical images of NYC
Photographer Ben Rowland recently put together a website that showcases one thing: very big, very old images of New York. “The Big Picture New York&
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Best & Worst Subways in NYC, According to the Straphangers Campaign - Thrillist
The Straphangers Campaign recently released its annual ranking of the best and worst subway lines of 2016.
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.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
15 reasons why Manhattan is still the best borough
New York's five boroughs are great, but c'mon, Manhattan is the best borough. Why? Attractions like Central Park, the museums and the shopping, duh!
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Tips on Doorman Tipping and Other Holiday Traditions - The New York Times
Yes, please, tip the doorman — and other seasonal advice for apartment-dwellers who tend to ignore their neighbors the rest of the year.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City has a secret subway line with antique cars — here's what it's like to ride it
During a few weeks at the end of the year, the New York City subway system runs an antique subway line that you can ride. So we did!
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.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
15 Years After 9/11, Is America Any Safer?
The United States has spent $1 trillion to defend against al-Qaeda and ISIL, dirty bombs and lone wolves, bioterror and cyberterror. Has it worked?
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
Photo of the Week: Vacuuming an Enormous Fake Blue Whale | WIRED
How do you clean a blue whale? Slowly, and with a lot of vacuum bags.
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
Politics | POLITICS
The Appalling Last Act of Rudy Giuliani - The New Yorker
Trump’s campaign has compromised so many prominent conservatives that it’s almost possible to overlook the way it has initiated the grim denouement of Giuliani’s career.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City rent comparison: What $3,500 gets you
See what $3,500 rents in NYC neighborhoods like the Upper East Side, Williamsburg, Astoria, and more.
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...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
30 things every New Yorker should do this summer
There are tons of things to do in New York City this summer, whether you're new to the scene or have been here forever.
Music | Music
THE SHIRTS with Annie Golden - 1979 Live - Teenage Crutch
Had to go through 50 beta-tapes to find it, but here's the one you've been waiting for. Has some video drop-outs (from playing it over a hundred times back t...
Music | Music
OMFG: Norma From 'OITNB' Was Actually The Lead Of A 70s Punk Band The Shirts.
Blast from the past.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
10 Ways to Drink In New York City History | Mental Floss
Many of the city’s venerable watering holes are veritable museums, with the bonus of booze.
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.
Sports | Cycling
Streets of Chrome: Mike Hernandez
We spent a day in NYC with track bike maniac, former pro skateboarder and FDNY firefighter Mike Hernandez.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer had a Jim/Pam reunion in New York
Attention former passengers on the good ship S.S. Jam: The Office's Jim and Pam reunited in New York on Tuesday when Jenna Fischer went to see pal John Krasinski's play.
Politics | Seriously???
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
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
New York Theatre Ballet Gambles on Young Dance-Makers
Rarely these days do ballet companies place large bets on emerging choreographers, particularly female choreographers. Rarely do the East and Left Coasts of dance acknowledge each other's existence.
News | News
Brooklyn College students demand ‘Zionists off campus’ | The Times of Israel
Group of activists barges in on faculty meeting, calls Jewish professor 'Zionist pig,' demands end to 'racist' classes
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...
Sports | Cycling
Team Cinelli Chrome
Seven riders, a year-long season, two wheels, one gear ratio, and a unique passion - add a few thousand hours of training, tons of new friends, fun and excit...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The New Yorker wants younger readers — but not enough to change itself
David Remnick puts his job eloquently as "to get the New Yorker from one shore to the other shore with our soul intact and if not our clothes dry."
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Interview: Louanne and Jules Standup Paddleboard from New York to Miami - Distressed Mullet
Louanne Harris and Julieta “Jules
Sports | MLB
NLCS Game 4: Mets complete sweep, reach first World Series since 2000
The New York Mets are going to the World Series after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS.
Sports | Cycling
Red Hook Criterium: 60 MINUTES SPORTS Preview
60 MINUTES SPORTS covers the Red Hook Criterium: an urban, night-biking event that has quickly gone from unsanctioned street race to a cycling competition dr...
Sports | Cycling
Red Hook Crit 7 Brooklyn 2014
The Red Hook Crit first hit the cobbles of Red Hook in 2008. With less than 20 competitors. Now with almost 300 racers fighting for position to qualify, RHC has…
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 | Seriously???
Seinfeld Family Lemonade Stand Shut Down by Police
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his family were operating a charity lemonade stand when they were forced to shut down the operation.
Politics | Seriously???
Indian restaurant fined for trying to hire Indian waiter
An Indian waiter in an Indian restaurant — imagine that! City bureaucrats slapped a $5,000 fine on a Midtown Indian restaurant for trying to hire a server who is Indian, according to official docum...
News | News
New York, California Will Keep Iran Sanctions: Legislators - Breitbart
The States of New York and California have no intention of complying with the Iran deal's requirement that state and local governments lift their own sanctions against the Iranian regime.
News | Jewish Community
Catskills Colony Collapse: Bungalows Hit By Zoning, Will Be Replaced by Upscale Housing – Tablet Magazine
The Catskills bungalow colonies that have played host for countless Jewish vacationers for decades are now becoming extinct. On Monday, the Times Herald-Record reported that new zoning regulations in Sullivan County, NY, updated last October, have encour
Sports | MLB
Alex Rodriguez homers for 3,000th hit, and Yankees fans roar their approval - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: After returning from his PED scandal, Alex Rodriguez has endeared himself again to New Yorkers.
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 | 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.
Sports | NHL
NY Rangers win Game 1 of East Final, top Lightning on late goal
With the score tied 1-1 on Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Rangers forward Kevin Hayes fought through a check by former Ranger Ryan Callahan, and then sent a pass that deflected off of former Lightning forward Dominic Moore for a 2-1 l
Sports | NHL
Rangers eliminate Capitals with thrilling Game 7 OT win
Thus ended another Rangers vs. Capitals series in Game 7. It was the fourth time in five series between the teams since 2009 that went seven. The Rangers had won the last two, in the 2012 semifinals and the 2013 quarterfinals.
Sports | NHL
Rangers vs. Capitals recap: What you need to know about Game 5
Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Here's what you need to know about Rangers vs. Capitals, Game
Sports | NHL
Rangers vs. Capitals recap: What you need to know about Game 4
The Washington Capitals squeaked by for another win over the New York Rangers in Game 3. The Caps now hold a 3-1 series lead, putting them one win away from the Eastern Conference Final.
Sports | NHL
Capitals vs. Rangers recap: What you need to know about Game 2 - CBSSports.com
Everything you need to know about the New York Rangers' Game 2 win over the Washington Capitals.
Sports | NHL
Capitals eliminate Islanders: What you need to know about Game 7 - CBSSports.com
The Washington Capitals won a thrilling Game 7 on Monday night to eliminate the New York Islanders and move on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs where they will face the New York Rangers.
Food & Drink | Food & Cooking!
A Cooking Club That’s 124 Years Old and Counting - NYTimes.com
For 124 years, the Thursday Afternoon Cooking Club in Wichita, Kan., has made the city a better place to eat.
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.
Entertainment | Entertain Me
AMC to Premiere Docu-Drama Making of the Mob: New York - ComingSoon.net
AMC will premiere docu-drama Making of the Mob: New York in 2015.
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 | Mad Men
Museum of the Moving Image - Films - Required Viewing: Mad Men's Movie Influences
With its richness of detail and depth of characterization, Mad Men has an artistic ambition that reveals many influences. Series creator Matthew Weiner drew from literature, cinema, fashion, photography, architecture, music, and more, to help create the world of 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.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Halal Guys Reveals Chicago Location, Opening Date
What started as a New York food cart is expanding across the country into brick-and-mortar locations.
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.
Politics | From CNN
Mario Cuomo, former New York governor, dies at 82
Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has died, according to his son Chris Cuomo, host of CNN's "New Day."
