The Village, a 2013 book from Cultural commentator and historian John Strausbaugh, explores over 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues, a History of Greenwich Village.

From the Dutch settlers and Washington Square patricians, to the Triangle Shirtwaist fire and Prohibition-era speakeasies; from Abstract Expressionism and beatniks, to Stonewall and AIDS, the connecting narratives of The Village tell the story of America itself.

Currently, the 640-page book has a 4.5/5 rating with 71 reviews. Purchase The Village: 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues, a History of Greenwich Village on Amazon

Mamoun's is a New York City classic cheap eat. Starting with a small Greenwich Village shop on Macdougal Street in 1971, the business has since expanded to include a St. Marks location, and 4 others around the Tri-State area. In this video from the excellent Operation $5 Lunch series from our friends at Thrillist, check out why they have the best cheap Falafel in the City.

The falafel is a great meal for anyone who is looking for something quick and delicious. That's why on this episode of Operation $5 Lunch, Prez is checking out Mamoun's Falafel -- a premier Greenwich Village spot that is a staple for staying open until 5am on the weekends, serving college students and sleepless locals alike.

Architect Harvey Wiley Corbett is perhaps best known for Bush Tower in Midtown, but he also designed some important City structures such as the massive New York City Criminal Courts Building.

In 1925, Corbett was interviewed by Popular Science magazine, and his thoughts on where the City's transportation infrastructure would be in 25 years (1950) were made into this great little animated cross-section.

Unlike many other experts, Mr. Corbett does not believe that the future will bring the "decentralization" of our big cities. On the contrary, long study of modern trends in architecture, city planning, and business and social life has convinced him that our cities will become more and more crowded.

Facing this contingency, he believes, we of this generation should begin now to plan buildings and highways with an eye on the problem of handling people and traffic of the future. The streetcar and elevated railway, Mr. Corbett says, will disappear.

Streets will consist of four or more levels, respectively for pedestrians, slow motor traffic, fast motor traffic, and electric trains, the uppermost level being raised above the present street level.

Check out the full article for more on Corbett and his original predictions.