InstaFriday, Five Interesting Instagrams from Each of the Five Boroughs - Vol. 144

Manhattan
Manhattan
Photo: travelnyc
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Photo: esteelalonde
Queens
Queens
Photo: blessedboujee
The Bronx
The Bronx
Photo: nhenryb2
Staten Island
Staten Island

For InstaFriday, Viewing NYC finds five great photos snapped this week in New York City on Instagram — one for each borough — and shares them with you. For more information on the photos or the photographer, please click through the link below each photo. Enjoy your weekend!

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"Fast Forward", MTA's Plan to Modernize the New York City Subway

Fast Forward is the MTA's new initiative to modernize the New York City subway and bus system over the next ten years instead of the planned forty. Led by MTA president Andy Byford, the plan will rapidly "transform the subway, reimagine the bus network, accelerate accessibility, and engage and empower employees." Check out this video from the agency to learn more about Fast Forward, then check out the project page to learn more.

[VIDEO] Get CBD-Infused Drinks at This Manhattan Coffee Shop

CBD (or Cannabidiol) is an extract of the cannabis plant that, when consumed, gives you the benefits of relaxation and/or pain-relief that comes with pot, but without the feeling of being high. It is common amongst many familiar with edibles, but now it could get a lot more popular in Midtown Manhattan thanks to Patent Coffee's new summer lineup. Check out this video from NowThis to learn more about it.

Patent Coffee in Manhattan is serving up CBD-infused drinks.