Ever wonder how to truly fix NYC subway congestion? This fascinating video from the Joint Transit Association proposes a radical deinterlining plan for the future Second Avenue Subway. Instead of just adding a new line, the presenter outlines a bold Phase 1 to fix current bottlenecks by rerouting trains through Queens and Brooklyn, followed by an ambitious Phase 2 that imagines massive infrastructure expansion, including a new tunnel to the Bronx and a Third Avenue Express line. It’s a thought-provoking look at how we can move beyond a 'glorified shuttle' and create a revolutionary transit network that serves commuters across all four boroughs.

With video cameras getting smaller and more sophisticated, dashcam videos are ubiquitous nowadays. Back in 1900s however, can you imagine the size of the video camera mounted on the "dash" of this carriage riding through the streets of New York?!

Possibly the very first dash cam footage ever recorded. New York City Circa 1900 - An extremely interesting watch!

Get ready for a jarring addition to the Manhattan skyline: 'The Torch'. This proposed 52-story skyscraper is rising right in the heart of the historic Theater District, bringing a futuristic, spiraling glass design to a neighborhood known for low-rise buildings and Broadway marquees. Developed by Extell, the tower aims to be more than just a hotel; it is being billed as a vertical amusement park featuring a unique observation deck and even a glass tube thrill ride that drops visitors in freefall. While some see this $4 billion project as a bold evolution for the city, others criticize it as a tacky tourist trap that prioritizes social media spectacle over the neighborhood's soul. Construction has been rocky, but with permits renewed in 2025, the impossible-to-ignore tower is pushing forward.