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Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Training refugees in the culinary arts
The Brooklyn restaurant Emma's Torch is a staunch advocate for empowering asylum-seekers through education, by training them for jobs in the food service industry. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with Emma's Torch founder Kerry Brodie, and with graduates
Music | Music
"Summer of Soul": Rescuing a historic Harlem music festival
A new documentary by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, featuring rarely-seen footage, captures the magic of an event that had long been forgotten in the shadow of that other 1969 New York music festival, Woodstock.
Politics | PC Culture
Cancel Mob Victory: Theodore Roosevelt Monument at NYC Museum to Be Relocated
A bronze monument depicting Theodore Roosevelt situated in front of New York City's American Museum of Natural History will be relocated.
Sports | Sports
Weis Manufacturing
Weis Manufacturing is a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of handmade bicycles built for racing and available in steel and aluminum
Music | Music
one hour of BILLY BRAGG live @Bowery Ballroom New York City september 2019
Three nights at the BB, a selection of the 2nd and 3rd night! Please share and enjoy!
News | News
PODCAST: DeBlasio's Police They Live Inside of My Head
Imagine a New York City where if you said something mildly off-color - but not criminal or against any law, you got a visit from a New York City Police Office who told you that what you said was "hurtful" and that you shouldn't say things like that. That'
Visual Arts | Photography
Photographer Wanders NYC Streets To Reveal Neo-Noir Stories Hiding in Plain Sight
Photographer Nicolas Millers' neo-noir images capture the cinematic nature of life in historic New York City.
Business & Finance | Business
Brooklyn startup gives New Yorkers alternative to Amazon
A new startup is giving New Yorkers an alternative to shopping on Amazon with a platform that allows customers to shop from multiple local businesses.
Travel | Travel
Where to Find Old New York City
New York City's history is rich and varied—from the glitter of the Gilded Age to the struggles of the immigrants who sought a better life in America, the city's past shapes its present. There are still many opportunities to experience a different era here
News | News
New York State Bar Association Considers Expelling Rudy Giuliani
The bar association said it received "hundreds of complaints in recent months" about Giuliani, ultimately deciding Monday to launch a "historic" inquiry into the president's attorney.
Politics | Malfeasance
In Final Days of Trump Presidency, Cuomo Vows to Reopen New York
Andrew Cuomo now says the "cost is too high" for businesses to remain closed until the coronavirus vaccine "hits critical mass."
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
New York is investigating a health network serving Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods for vaccinating people against Covid-19
ParCare is cooperating with the investigation.
Politics | Politics
VERBOTEN: New York Restaurants Organize to Ban Cuomo From ‘All Establishments’ For Life
In an unprecedented move, the beleaguered restaurant owners of New York City made a declaration on social media that they
Sports | Cycling
Red Light Go - OFFICIAL! Bike Messenger Alley Cat Racing Documentary
We thought it was about time to share Red Light Go.... with no cost for admission! It would be awesome though if you would please Subscribe :-) In this fea...
Politics | Covid 19
De Blasio Threatens To Shut Down Non-Compliant Orthodox Synagogue ‘Once And For All’
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio warned an Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn on Tuesday that he will shut them down "once and for all" if they continue to flout his lockdown orders.
News | News
Bar owner drove into officer while fleeing arrest for flouting shutdown orders, sheriff says
Danny Presti drove his turquoise Jeep about 100 yards with a sergeant on the hood, leaving the officer with fractured shinbones, authorities allege. Presti's bar has brazenly flouted coronavirus restrictions.
Politics | Politics
Giuliani has tested positive for coronavirus, Trump says
Rudy Giuliani, who has led President Trump's legal challenges to try and overturn the election, has tested positive for coronavirus, the president said Sunday.
Sports | Cycling
A Dream Grows in Brooklyn - Peloton Magazine
“Time’s Up!” and the battle for New York’s street It’s November in New York, the sun is out but with no power to warm. I’m walking across the Williamsburg Bridge with a photographer friend, tagging along really, in search of an elusive urban h
News | News
New York Fire Department Won’t Require Medics, Firefighters to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
New York’s governor and New York City’s mayor have been two of the most ardent proponents of everything that is
News | News
New York City to Have Thanksgiving COVID Checkpoints
If you are traveling in and around New York – and especially New York City – this Thanksgiving, you had
News | News
NYPD Union Tells New York Subway Riders ‘You’re On Your Own’ Due To Anti-Cop Policies
New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, has made no secret of his disdain for not only law and order, but
Politics | Politics
Why Does Gov. Andrew Cuomo Continue To Single Out Jews?
There are a lot of Jews in New York. Approximately 13% of New York City’s population is Jewish, and it’s the largest Jewish community in the world outside
Politics | POLITICS
644 New Yorkers Dead From COVID Since Andrew Cuomo Published Book About Pandemic
More than 600 New Yorkers have died of COVID-19 since October 13, the release date of Andrew Cuomo's self-congratulatory book about his pandemic leadership.
Food & Drink | Travel
First Impressions Inside Hasidic Jewish Community | NYC ???????? (Ep. 1)
Join me as we dive into a serious cultural awakening inside of one of New York's Hasidic Jewish communities. This was an eye-opener, and not at all what I ex...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
See gorgeous photos of fall foliage in New York City right now
You don't have to scramble to get upstate to catch the end of New York's glorious fall foliage season.
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
Antifa Mob Attacks Jews for Trump Caravan in New York
Antifa mob attacks Jews for Trump caravan in New York, throwing rocks, shooting pepper spray, and assaulting them.
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
Wow: Black Lives Matter protests are OK, but watch this cop harass Jews in a private residence
Just say it was a Black Trans Lives Matter protest and invite a few thousand more people.
Food & Drink | Bars/Restaurants/Venues
Four iconic NYC restaurants closed by the pandemic
From one end of the country to the other, the coronavirus pandemic has spelled doom for legendary diners, cafes and even high-end celebrity-run restaurants. See which have fallen.
Politics | BLM
Report: Black Lives Matter Riot In Manhattan Causes Estimated $100,000 In Damages
Approximately 150 Black Lives Matter rioters smashed and vandalized several businesses and banks in Lower Manhattan on Friday night, costing residents and business owners tens of thousands of dollars in damages. Police sources told the New York Post that
Miscellaneous | Random
Manhattan Is a Buyer’s Market at Last. Brooklyn Looks to Be Next.
Sale prices are down, inventory is rising.
News | News
Rich and famous stars don’t have to follow the same coronavirus rules that we do – BGR
New York has a pretty strict coronavirus quarantine requirement for out-of-towners who visit from any of 34 restricted states. Because coronavirus infection rates are still above 10% in those areas, those visitors are supposed to quarantine for 14 days wh
News | News
The Upper West Side rebels in the face of de Blasio’s homeless plague
Hell hath no fury like a liberal neighborhood recently mugged by Bill de Blasio. Therein lies a salutary tale. Manhattan’s leftier-than-thou Upper West Side last month got a vagrant transfusion cou…
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
NYC Is Dead Forever. Here’s Why
"But NYC always always bounces back." No. Not this time.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
One-Third of New York’s Small Businesses May Be Gone Forever - The New York Times
Small-business owners said they have exhausted federal and local assistance and see no end in sight after months of sharp revenue drops. Now, many are closing their shops and restaurants for good.
News | News
Video of plainclothes New York City police bundling teen into unmarked van called "terrifying"
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of New York City after an arrest that some say looked more like a kidnapping.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Outdoor seating impossible for some eateries thanks to wild NYC streets
Mayor Bill de Blasio has been touting his restaurant-reopening program as a "huge hit" -- but that's not the case on a Queens street overrun with druggies, drunks and vagrants.
Music | Music
Jesse Malin on New York's Club Crisis: 'Very Few Venues Are Going to Be Able to Survive'
New York rock veteran and bar owner says he’s “never seen anything like this” in his 40-year career
News | News
Woman Who Called Police On Black Bird-Watcher In Central Park To Be Charged
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it is initiating a prosecution of Amy Cooper over false reporting of an incident. In a cellphone video, she claimed a Black man was threatening her.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Dozens shot, at least three killed on violent July 4th weekend in NYC
Nearly 40 people were shot across New York City from the Fourth of July into early Sunday — including several fatalities, police sources said.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
WATCH: Older Woman Told To Check Her ‘Privilege’ By Protester Who Wants Statue Pulled Down: ‘That’s The Best You Got, Little Boy?’
On Sunday, counter-protesters gathered outside a statue of Teddy Roosevelt in New York City, defending the monument of the 26th president of the United States from protesters advocating its removal. During the clash between the two groups, an older woman
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Fresh signs of NYC spiraling out of control
"Complete lawlessness,” one cop termed the incident in Harlem in the early hours Sunday — and it’s fast becoming an apt description of much of the city.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Fireworks protesters honk horns near Gracie Mansion to wake up de Blasio
Scores of drivers honked their car horns near Gracie Mansion Monday night to disrupt the mayor's slumber in protest of the recent uptick in illegal fireworks shooting off across the city.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
R.I.P. Teddy Roosevelt statue, 1940-2020
"It is the right decision and the right time to remove this problematic statue"
Politics | Politics
PROTESTER ATTACKS LOOTER IN NEW YORK CITY
PROTESTER ATTACKS LOOTER IN NEW YORK CITY “You’re not a black ally!” ????Subscribe:???? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzR2mA5EVDmSTSXP9Bb6Iog?sub_confirmation=1...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Molotov cocktail-tossing lawyers tried to pass out firebombs to protesters
The two attorneys busted for throwing a Molotov cocktail through a police car window during protests in Brooklyn early Saturday were trying to pass out the incendiary devices to demonstrators in th…
News | News
Amy Cooper: White woman has been fired after calling police on a black man in Central Park - CNN
A white woman has apologized for calling police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park on Monday morning after the two argued about her unleashed dog.
News | The News
PHOTOS: Mayor de Blasio promises crackdown after the Upper East side turned into Bourbon Street
Tell us more about Florida...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Here's How Much New York City Is Skewing America's Coronavirus Numbers
Not only does New York skew the country's numbers - it's the source of the majority of the whole country's coronavirus caseload.
Sports | Cycling
What It’s Like to Work at an NYC Bike Shop in the Middle of a Pandemic
Brooklyn shops Sun & Air and King Kog are doing their best to accommodate cyclists, messengers, nurses, and locals who must commute.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Cops arrest Bronx mother and son for operating underground speakeasy during coronavirus lockdown
A mother and son duo were busted in the basement of a Bronx restaurant Friday night when cops found about two-dozen people partying in an underground bottle club, police and a restaurant employee said.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Here's what a 90-day 'stay home' order means for New Yorkers
Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered all non-essential businesses to shut down and for people to remain indoors
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Cuomo Says Trump Is Sending Navy ‘Hospital Ship’ to Aid N.Y. Coronavirus Effort
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the U.S. Navy would be sending its 1,000-bed USNS Comfort floating hospital ship to New York
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
New York's Kosher Restaurants Feeling the Pinch as Coronavirus Pandemic Closes Bars, Eateries Across City
An empty street is seen in Manhattan borough of New York City, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), …
Politics | Malfeasance
Bill De Blasio Refused Major Efforts To Combat Coronavirus Until Aides Threatened To Quit, Report Says
New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly refused to take strict measures to combat the coronavirus until aides threatened to quit which came after he attacked President Donald Trump over the issue. “There had been arguments and shoutin
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Return of squeegee men a sign of the decline of de Blasio's New York
What goes around, comes around — including that venerable symbol of pre-Giuliani municipal disorder, the squeegee man.
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
New report: Over 100 anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn alone in 2019
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which will be commemorated around the world on Monday, the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What 5,000 Dollars A Month Gets You In New York City
What if you could live in your dream apartment? In the city of your dreams?
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Beatles’ Fans Invited to Come Together at SoHo Pop-up
The pop-up will feature a wide selection of the Fab Four’s branded apparel, accessories, gifts, toys and tree ornaments.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Steeped in Hawaiian History, Longboarding Rides an Instagram Wave
The online popularity of longboarding persuaded the World Surf League to add an official tour to a sport known for shortboarding competitions.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Netflix Saves NYC’s Last Single-Screen Movie Theater - COOL HUNTING
Shuttered earlier this year, NYC's iconic Paris Theater recently reopened for a limited run of filmmaker Noah Baumbach's latest feature, Marriage Story. The last single-screen movie theater in the city, the Paris originally opened in 1948 (after a ribbon-
Music | Music
Patti Smith live at CBGB on October 15, 2006
A Samuel Thomas Claeys Film https://empathicstudio.com We are looking for new shooters in NYC, LA, Bay Area, Berlin, Paris, London, Tokyo, Australia and else...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Latest Antisemitic Attacks in Borough Park Underline Grim Challenges Facing Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn
Security footage showing a group of men emerging from a car and chasing an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn’s Borough Park …
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
NYPD Commish Warns City’s ‘Decarceration Plan’ Could Put New Yorkers In Danger
New York City’s top police official has warned that looming reforms intended to fundamentally transform the city’s jail system could endanger the well-being of people residing and working in the area. NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill recently put the
Sports | Sports
New York Yankees: 5 offseason moves needed to reach 2020 World Series
The New York Yankees season ends without a World Series title yet again, so expect them to be busy this offseason. Here's where they should start.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City Council votes to close notorious Rikers Island jail
The New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to close Rikers Island jail Thursday and open four new borough-based facilities instead.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
$15 minimum wage hike is hitting, hurting NYC restaurants
Big Apple restaurants are feeling the heat from minimum-wage hikes, cutting staff hours and even closing kitchens as they struggle to shoulder the extra payroll costs.
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 | Israel & The Jewish Community
Why The Antisemitic Hate-Crime Spike in New York City Has Nothing to Do with White Supremacy
Many liberals downplay hate crimes that don’t fit their narrative. A better approach would be consistency: We should vigorously pursue hate-crime perpetrators regardless of who they -- or the victims -- are.
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.
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
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…
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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
Sports | SPORTS
Jackie Robinson turns 100 and MLB, New York City plan to party
Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American to play Major League Baseball breaking the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers, turned 100 years old on Thursday.
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 | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | 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 | 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
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.
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 | 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.
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...
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...
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...
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 | 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.
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.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
New York City aims for zero garbage
New York City wants to recycle or compost all of its trash.
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.
News | Fun With Islam
“Long live the Intifada”: Pro-Hamas thugs block pedestrian traffic on Brooklyn Bridge
A group of several hundred pro-Palestinian protesters managed to shut down large portions of the pedestrian pathway on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Wednesday making it nearly impossible for bicycle commuters and tourists visiting from around the world to traverse the iconic span.
