Giant Trump-Baby Balloon Comes to NYC; One Vanderbilt Tower Rising; NYPL's Limited Edition Black Library Card

Trump-Baby Balloon
Trump-Baby Balloon
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There is a lot of stuff going on the City, and we can't write about it all. Here are some interesting things some of our friends have written up lately.

Iron Chef and Sushi Master Masa Takayama Perfected a Unique Way to Cook Burgers at His Tribeca Restaurant

While heading to one of Iron Chef and Sushi Master Masa Takayama's restaurants, a hamburger is probably one of the last things you would expect to get. That may change after watching this drool-inducing episode of the excellent "Prime Time" series from Eater in which the chef details a new method for cooking the perfect burger. Check it out!

On today's episode of Prime Time, Ben and Brent are hanging out with legendary sushi master Masa, at his restaurant Tetsu, in Tribeca.

[VIDEO] Here's How The G Train Went From New York City's Worst Subway Lines to One of Best

Those who never ride it may not understand, but the G Train in Brooklyn/Queens has undergone incredible improvements over the past few years. Once one of the worst lines in the City, it is not one of the most predictable and reliable lines in the entire New York City subway system. In this short documentary from our friends at BRIC TV, learn how it happened.

The "G" train is looking "G"ood with new countdown clocks, markers to show where the train will stop, and a more consistent schedule —all thanks to some devoted fans.