New York
History of NYC Streets: The Emergence of Lexington Avenue
Although most New Yorkers know Lexington Avenue, which runs from East 20th Street to East 131st Street, you might be
Google’s “Street Art Project” Brings Legitimacy to Street Art and Keeps Memory of 5 Pointz Alive
Art in the streets is not a local or recent phenomenon. Whether you call it street art, graffiti or vandalism,
4 Bike Routes for Intrepid NYC Cyclists and History Buffs
It’s summertime which means it’s time to make maximum use of your bike or your Citibike membership. Here,
The History of the NYC Taxi Cab
A horse drawn cab. c. 1896. Photo from Library of Congress The yellow taxi cab is an iconic image synonymous
Stations of The Elevated: BAM Shows a Re-Mastered Version of One of the First Graffiti Documentaries
In the 1970s, German filmmaker Manfred Kirchheimer had no idea that the art he was filming on New York City’
Brits Breaks Guinness World Record For Riding NYC’s Entire Subway System
Many who are unfamiliar with an urban past time called the Rapid Transit Challenge may be surprised to discover that
The Chelsea Music Festival at The General Theological Seminary Chapel
One unexpected sighting in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood is the General Theological Seminary, a leafy green campus which
City Island: The Closest Little Island in NYC You Didn’t Know About
You don’t need a ferry to get to City Island, the small island east of the Bronx mainland, but
The Remains of Fort Tryon Park’s Turn of the Century Mansion Near the Cloisters
Scientifically proven (sort of) to be the happiest place in New York City, it’s no surprise that somebody would
Have a Cool Urban Project Idea? Apply for the Urban Urge Award
Last year, we reported on the passing of influential New York City-based architect, educator and community advocate Mojdeh (Moji) Baratloo.
The Governors Cup: An Art Installation of 30,000 Plastic Cups for FIGMENT Art Festival on Governors Island
CDR Studio, an architectural and design studio based in NYC is showcasing a site-specific installation featuring more plastic cups than
South Street Seaport in Downtown Manhattan Confronts Development Challenges
Co-written by Samantha Sokol The Southern tip of New York City wasn’t always as wide as it currently is.
