Jim Power—a.k.a. the Mosaic Man—has been working on a public arts work for the past 25 years making mosaics on the Astor Place lamp posts. His works feature New York history and cultural elements, such as mafia, theater, war and music-themed designs. In this mini-documentary from The Dusty Rebel, meet the artist and get to know him, his work, and his motivations through two different interviews in 2014 and 2017.

Since 1985, Vietnam War veteran Jim Power has beautified NYC’s East Village with elaborate mosaics. His work, called The Mosaic Trail, celebrates specific events, artists, and icons of the neighborhood. Over the decades, many of his pieces have been lost, and others removed by the redesign of Astor Place.

Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York is one of the world’s oldest continuously operated watch-making associations, and their headquarters is right here in Midtown Manhattan. In this short video from our friends at Atlas Obscura, take a peek inside and see the delicate art of watchmaking in action.

In our newest episode of #AtlasObscuraTries, we’re working with a horologist to learn the exquisite, delicate art of making clocks and watches. Join deputy editor Samir Patel as he visits the Horological Society of New York to learn how to take apart a watch and put it back together.

The Beef of the Bagels continues in NYC. Nicole put up a good fight in The Bay, but Cody is here to show that NYC's bagels are a force to be reckoned with. You can find a cheap, basic bagel almost anywhere, but we don’t want basic. We are craving next-level, mind-blowing deliciousness that is actually affordable. Join host Cody Reiss as he takes us to the dankest bagel spot in Midtown for the cheapest lunch our duckets can buy. We’re going to a local gem that’ll settle all the bagel beef once and for all -- Ess-a-Bagel. This place is serving up some of the tastiest bagels in NYC and we’re showing you why.

Ess-a-Bagel is located in Midtown East on 3rd and 51st.