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News | NEWS

Antisemitism in NYC Goes Unaddressed as Council Members Reject Resolution in Support of Jewish Community

Some Democrats only care about antisemitism when it is politically expedient.

Travel | Travel

21 Most Beautiful Places in New York City That Are a Must-Visit

New York is a bustling city with more things to discover than you may think are possible. The sprawling parks and hidden cafes are just a few of the things that make this city an

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

9 Unique Experiences At JFK’s Incredible TWA Hotel

With vintage touches, '60s music playing throughout, and some historic decadence, the TWA Hotel is a staple of JFK International.

Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

Liebman's Is the Last Jewish Deli in the Bronx

When Liebman’s Delicatessen opened on 235th Street in 1953, the Bronx was still sometimes called “the Jewish Borough.” More than ...

Politics | Campus Watch

New York Times Wins Award for Debunked Anti-Jewish Hit Piece

NYT's "news report" about Hasidic Yeshivas, was exposed to have been part of a political operation targeting the religious group.

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

The Dorchester has a new James Bond-inspired cocktail bar

The new Vesper Bar at the iconic London hotel draws on links to Ian Fleming, the creator of super-spy 007

News | News

New York to ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores

The ban is an effort to end large-scale abusive breeding practices by puppy and kitten mills.

Politics | Campus Watch

CUNY continues its antisemitic campaign to purge Zionism

The disruption of a panel discussion was activists’ latest attempt to suppress free speech.

Sports | Cycling

At Media Roundtable, DOT Commissioner Tells NY'ers to 'Think Twice Before Getting a Car or Driving'

DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez shares recent efforts to make public transportation more safe and accessible to residents.

News | The News

New York man busted with 20k fentanyl pills released without bail

New York City resident Manuel Pagan was arrested after he was found with about 20,000 multicolored fentanyl pills. He was then released without bail and placed under supervision.

Sports | Cycling

NYC BIKE LANE BOUNTY

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Sports | Cycling

NYC Proposal Offers Cash for Spotting Parking Violations in Bike Lanes

A bill that would allow New Yorkers to collect bounties for reporting bike-lane blockers is aimed at curtailing illegal parking. But some worry about unintended consequences.

Sports | Cycling

New Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors and Set Limits on Huge SUVs on NY Streets by 2024

Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces what he says is a first-in-the-nation effort to make active safety technology standard on new cars.

Sports | Cycling

TUNED: A Black and Asian Owned Boutique Bike Service Shop in Brooklyn, NY – Angelo Calilap

It seems like only yesterday, Tijon Randall was wrenching client bikes in the basement of his Brooklyn apartment due to COVID-19 shutting down shops across the country. Prior, Tijon was one of the mechanics at a local bike shop in Manhattan when the coron

News | News

New York Restaurants Are Being Extorted by Google Critics Armed With One-Star Reviews

Scammers are bombarding restaurants with one-star Google reviews, threatening to continue until they receive $75 gift cards.

Miscellaneous | Interesting stories

Corrupt NYPD Cop interview - Mike Dowd

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Mike Dowd, a corrupt NYPD cop.Here's a link to a GoFundMe campaign to help some of the people seen in SWU int...

Humor | Music

Lone Justice - Ways To Be Wicked - 9/18/1985 - Ritz

Recorded 9/18/1985 - Ritz (New York, NY)Visit Wolfgang's https://www.wolfgangs.com/music/ to stream concerts from thousands of legendary artists. Start your ...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

The Transit Museum's Nostalgia Trains will ride again after a two-year hiatus

Ride the rails this summer in the same machinery that New Yorkers used in the early 20th century.

News | The News

Smile! Gleeful NYC Thugs Snatch 400 Bullet-proof Vests Meant for Ukraine

You can't walk a block in NYC without seeing the ubiquitous Ukrainian flag. But one thing you won't find is a bullet-proof vest meant for Ukrainian soldiers.

Travel | Travel

45 Things to See and Do in New York City

Here's a look at the best things to do in New York City, from taking in a Broadway show to visiting some of the world's best museums and restaurants.

News | Antisemitism Watch

Antisemitic hate crimes in New York up 92% in March - NYPD

More antisemitic incidents were reported in New York during March than any other type of hate crime.

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

New York-based ‘artists’ litter museum with paper planes to call for a no-fly zone over Ukraine

We’ve seen a lot of people try to “help” the Ukrainians, and New York’s cultural elites are feeling a bit hawkish, calling on the Biden administration to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine. This, of course, would lead to American jets shooting down Russ

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

‘This is downright cruelty’: Here’s a maskless New York Gov. Kathy Hochul living her best life

Gov. Kathy Hochul still requires 2-year-olds in daycare to be masked.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Restored 1930s New York City Video Shows Glamorous Cars Of The Era

This restored and colorized video footage shows New York City streets from the 1930s, starting in Harlem and shifting to Midtown Manhattan on 5th Avenue.

Sports | SPORTS

Mets retiring Keith Hernandez's No. 17 on July 9

Trending News & Rumors for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & More

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

New York Covid Testing and Treatment: White People Need Not Apply

Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a day when people would be judged not by skin color, but by the content of their character. That day has not come to NY.

Sports | Cycling

Riding in NYC: Monster Track Alleycat Race | Bicycle Kingdom | The Pro's Closet

In this episode of Bicycle Kingdom, we explore the intricacies of Monster Track. Monster track mirrors the chaos of the city it takes place in, New York City...

News | News

The Podcast: The Over-Baked Claim of Racism & Fefe Lala | Underground USA

In the echo of President Biden desecrating the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a speech he turned into a racist screed, we witness Vice President Kamala Harris insult the French people by culturally appropriating a poorly executed French accent in lament

Entertainment | Culture/Art

Punk Jews - Full Movie

Profiling Hassidic punk rockers, Yiddish street performers, African-American Jewish activists and more, Punk Jews explores an emerging movement of provocateu...

Humor | Music

Moshiach Oi - Punk Rock Jews

Meet the boys of hardcore punk band Moshiach Oi, screaming at the top of their lungs to bring the Messiah into the world.

Politics | Woke Insanity

‘An Anti-Racist Public Health Agenda’: NYC Board Votes To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis

This week, the Board of Health for New York City declared racism a public health crisis, committed to looking into whatever “structural racism” may exist in the NYC health system, and recommended that the NYC Health Department “perform an anti-racism” review.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Mayhem at Penn Station shows how far NYC has sunk

In May, Farrakhan Muhammad, a CD hustler and career criminal, allegedly got into a dispute with his brother in Times Square, took out a gun, and started shooting. He hit three tourists, including a 4-year-old girl.

Music | Events

Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival

6 great surf bands from 4 states over 2 days!

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

Humor | 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 | Woke Insanity

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 

Humor | 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!

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 | Corruption

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."

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.

Travel | 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

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.

Humor | 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 | Corruption

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-

Humor | 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.

Humor | 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.

Humor | 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.

Humor | 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.

Humor | 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…

Humor | 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). 

Travel | 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 ...

News | Israel/Jewish Community

NYC has hundreds of anti-Jewish hate crimes - and NOT ONE person caught was far right ~ Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News

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.

Humor | 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.

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.