This interesting interactive data visualization from Max Galka of Metrocosm (previously) maps out the hourly volume of taxi pickups across New York City during an average weekday.

The map reveals some surprising patterns. What I expected to see was a spike of morning commuters picking up taxis in Brooklyn and Queens bound for Manhattan, and another late afternoon spike in Manhattan as the same commuters pick up taxis to get back home. Apparently, I underestimated the City’s public transportation and it’s weekday nightlife, since the highest volume of taxi pickups in Brooklyn/Queens occurs at around 10pm.

Check out the accompanying article for more analysis on the data.

Good afternoon! Wishing you a happy Friday, October 16th, 2020 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

This vintage film from 1903 features a water ride that used to exist at Luna Park called "Shoot-the-Chutes."

The camera was positioned to view the shoot-the-chutes concession from the best location. A special added attraction for the entertainment of the spectators is a man in a swimming suit who rides down the shoot-the-chutes on one ski.

The amazing vintage film was digitized and uploaded to YouTube by the Library of Congress.