Secrets of NYC
NYC’s Forgotten ‘War on Christmas Trees’
Discover how an obscure holiday crackdown affects festive street vendors today!
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Arts & Culture
New Bowery Mural “Urbanmythology” by Spanish Street Artists Pichi & Avo Goes Up
The new piece on the Bowery Mural is starting to take shape. “Urbanmythology” is by Spanish street artists Pichi&
Architecture
Watch a Drone Video of Historic Sea View Hospital Campus on Staten Island
In connection with plans to convert the historic Sea View Hospital campus on Staten Island into the first heath-focused mixed-use
Arts & Culture
12 Outdoor Art Installations and Exhibits Not to Miss in NYC in February 2017
From Valentine’s Day to the Lunar New Year, February is a month filled with celebrations, beginning with the Public
Architecture
Trace the Original Wall of Wall Street with Wooden Markers Hidden in Plain Sight
Walking along Wall Street today, you might notice some curious square and rectangular wooden block pavers amidst the “Eurocobble” stones.
Architecture
The Electric Motor That Powered America’s First Subway Was Tested in NYC in 1886
Next week on Tuesday, January 31st, PBS will premiere its next episode of American Experience focusing on the invention of
Architecture
The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Riverside Church
Looming in the skyline of Morningside Heights near Columbia University is a massive church that dominates the skyline of Hudson
Arts & Culture
Fun Maps: The Incredibly Detailed Diorama Maps of NYC and Other Cities by Sohei Nishino
With the new exhibit, “Bricolage,” the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery is currently showcasing twelve large-format “Diorama Maps” of cities around the
Arts & Culture
The Wonder City Web Comic: The Great Whale of Coney Island, Chapter 2-Installment # 2
Lizzie and Owen ride the Wonder Wheel this week on Coney Island but first Lizzie wants her fortune told by
Cleveland
10 of Cleveland’s Most Notable and Quirky Architectural Sites
Just an hour flight time from New York City, Cleveland is in the midst of an art-fueled urban renaissance, building
Architecture
Cities 101: MTA Tests New “Vakmobile” Vacuum for Track Cleaning
Despite the efforts of the MTA to keep the tracks clean, litter in the system remains an on-going challenge. To
Arts & Culture
New Documentary The Witness on PBS Revisits the Kitty Genovese Murder
If you’ve ever taken a intro psychology class or New York City history class, you know the story of