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Politics | The Hall of Idiots
Ocasio-Cortez Tries To Defend Herself From 'Wack' Billboard. She Failed.
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) tried to defend herself on Wednesday from a billboard that attacked her, and she failed miserably.
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.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
The Weird Sadness of Aughts Nostalgia
The aughts were a weird time for music: Mixtapes were rampant, a sort of weird sadness hung over everything post-9/11. We now move through nostalgia so fast that we’ve skipped over 1999 and are thinking about 2009.
Politics | Leftist Lunacy
New York City Makes It Illegal to Discriminate on the Basis of Hairstyle
There's no such thing as an "unprofessional" appearance anymore.
History | History
George Mendonsa, man identified as kissing sailor in WWII Times Square photo, dies at 95 - CNN
George Mendonsa, who maintained for decades that he was the sailor in an iconic 1945 Times Square photo, dubbed "The Kiss," that came to symbolize the end of World War II, has died, his family says. He was 95.
Music | Music
The forgotten story of Pure Hell, America’s first black punk band
The four-piece lived with the New York Dolls and played with Sid Vicious, but they’ve been largely written out of cultural history
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
Uber is suing New York City... again
It's not the government's job to protect taxi companies
Science & Technology | Tech
What Amazon got wrong about New York City
A promise of 25,000 jobs isn’t exciting anymore — it’s ominous
Politics | Politics
Cuomo slams Ocasio-Cortez, others, as Amazon ditches New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo lambasted politicians such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others over Amazon's decision to leave New York City. Opponents of the deal with the tech giant had "put their own narrow political interests above their comm
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
Politics | POLITICS
Twenty Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Kirsten Gillibrand | National Review
Defending Big Tobacco, keeping rifles under her bed, studying with Jeanine Pirro, and having Edie Falco play her grandmother.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Upstate New York yeshiva set on fire and painted with swastikas
A state police spokesman confirmed that the incident is being treated as a hate crime
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
Travel | Travel
The TWA Hotel Will Start Accepting Reservations Next Week
Starting at noon EST on Feb. 14, the TWA Hotel will begin accepting reservations for stays starting May 15.
News | The News
Deal reached for Ben Carson, HUD to help fix NYC's notorious public housing system | Fox News
U.S. housing officials and New York City announced a deal Thursday to appoint a federal monitor to watch the city embattled public Housing Authority amid problems with unlivable conditions, lead paint, lack of heat and mold.
News | News
Jewish Leaders in Crown Heights Urge NYC Authorities to Probe Circumstances Behind Spate of Antisemitic Violence
Video captured by the Shomrim Jewish community organization of the assault on a Jewish man in Crown Heights. Photo: Screenshot. …
News | Abortion
New York's New Abortion Law Even Removes Protections For WANTED Babies
New York's new partial birth abortion law, which legalizes killing babies up until moments before birth, also has an impact on the children abortion advocates are always claiming they support: the wanted children.
News | Abortion
Snopes tries to slam 'pro-life critics' of NY abortion law, then accidentally proves them right
Snopes, in its desire to slam pro-lifers, made it appear that claims about the broadness of the "health" exception are spurious...then proves us right.
News | Abortion
One World Trade Center Should Not Promote a Culture of Death | National Review
Women deserve better than the abortion industry not only today, but in the future. The site of One World Trade Center has suffered enough innocent death.
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…
News | National News
HORROR: New York Set To Legalize Abortion Up To Birth
The womb will become an even less safe place for unborn babies in New York come Tuesday.
Business & Finance | Economics
The exodus of New York City’s endangered middle class
After decades of sharp income erosion in the face of relentless taxes, escalating living costs and wage reductions through technological changes, the full extent of this shocking exodus is laid bare in the latest US Census data.
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 ...
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
Ocasio-Cortez calls question about how to pay for Medicare for all ‘puzzling’
Liberal New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says it is “puzzling” to figure out a strategy to fund Medicare for all, despite touting the socialist-like health care plan championed by the far left throughout her campaign.
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.
News | Israel/Jewish Community
The New York Times Just Made A STUNNING Admission About Why Leftists Often Refuse To Call Out Anti-Semitism
On Wednesday, The New York Times ran a story about rising anti-Semitism in the city. That story noted some points that seem to have gone by the wayside for years.
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.
Music | Music
Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr and Jeff Bridges 'bed-in' for the John Lennon Educational Bus Tour - NY Daily News
John Lennon Bill de Blasio Yoko Ono Education Ringo Starr Bed-in
Politics | Other Politics
Cuomo defeats Nixon in NY gubernatorial primary
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo overcame a primary challenge from activist and actress Cynthia Nixon on Thursday, thwarting her attempt to become the latest insurgent libera
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.
News | Good News
The World's Most Iconic Toy Store Is Reopening After Suddenly Shutting Down 3 Years Ago
The brand was known for its famous flagship store on 5th avenue in NYC, which closed in 2015.
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.
News | News
Nazi labor camp guard caught by ICE, deported to Germany, completing 'difficult task,' Grenell says
The last known Nazi collaborator living in the United States -- a 95-year-old former camp guard who played an indispensable role in the murders of thousands of Jews -- was deported to Germany from his New York City home early Tuesday morning, completing w
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: 2020
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
Please suscribe! Visit/Visita: http://ataquepreventivodelaurss.wordpress.com Twitter: @delaurss TODOS LOS DERECHOS RESERVADOS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SI TE GUS...
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&
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.
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
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...
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.
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 | 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
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...
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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."
