Does the Original Patsty's Pizzeria in East Harlem Have the Best Slice in the City?

It's taken several episodes to get there, but Thrillist's fantastic Operation $5 Lunch series finally tackled the pizza slice. In this video, watch as host Prez ventures to the original 1933 East Harlem location of Patsy's Pizzeria to see if it's the best cheap slice in the City.

You’ve asked for it, and we answered. The Pizza episode is here. Everyone has their favorite pizza joint that they swear by, but today’s episode of Operation $5 Lunch takes us uptown to one of the oldest establishments in the city. We're taking a deep dive into the history of New York City's favorite food and eating pizza where the first slice was created.

Tourist in Your Own Town Explores the Landmarked Brooklyn Historical Society in Brooklyn Heights

The incredible Brooklyn Historical Society is housed in a landmarked 1881 building on Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights. In this video from the excellent Tourist in Your Own Town series from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, watch as host Peg Breen tours the building and highlights some of its more interesting items in its collection.

The Society is housed in an 1881 building designed by architect George B. Post. The National Historic Landmark is noted for its rich terra cotta color and detailing. The landmarked interior library holds an impressive collection of materials, and features elaborately carved woodwork, original furnishings and stained-glass windows.

A major long-term exhibit includes an in-depth look at African American leaders of the borough’s anti-slavery movement. Rotating exhibits include the vibrant history of Prospect Park, rare photographs of author Truman Capote and his Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, and much more.

[WATCH] Disappearing NYC: Lincoln Plaza Cinemas

I'm not taking the news of the imminent demise of Lincoln Plaza Cinema well. I know I am not alone. For over 30 years, this movie theater has been the Upper West Side neighborhood place to see quality films in a friendly warm environment. It has survived while other neighborhood theaters have vanished: The Regency, The Embassy 72nd Street, The Olympia, The New Yorker, The Metro, Cinema Studio... I can go on and on.

This movie theater's run ends the last day of January 2018. I want to speak to the landlord of this theater directly and tell him he's making a mistake that he can fix.

With camera in hand and on a mission to find like minded folk, I found Upper West Siders and New Yorkers as angry and sad as I am.

I was struck by the passion and feelings people have for this theater. Also, somehow, I missed over the years the unique curves and beauty of the space (probably by scurrying quickly to find good seats).

We have a message to the landlord, Howard Millstein: make capital improvements on this space, but keep the people who run this theater by offering them an affordable lease. Toby Talbot deserves to stay. I want to enjoy the films they hand pick and continue to support the wonderful staff here-- for a very long time. Do the right thing.