Why Pinball Was Illegal in NYC For 34 Years
Pinball was banned in New York City from 1942 to 1976 after a crusade by Mayor LaGuardia saw thousands of machines confiscated and destroyed.
One of the best events of the year is the No Pants Subway Ride, which took place again yesterday afternoon. You can see photographs from previous year’s events here and here, where maybe the press got a little too involved. Here’s this year’s official video from the Improv Everywhere team who produces the event worldwide, and other fantastic pop-up pranks.
From the look of it, the event was still shocking for New Yorkers taken unawares but the NYPD seemed to be in on it, and enjoying it
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