Subway graffiti in 1980s New York City is widely believed to be the root of the street art movement. When it first published in 1984, Subway Art flew off the shelves, selling over a half…
Dr. Jonathan Zizmor, now 70 years old, has ran subway ads since the early 1980s but just pulled all of them and closed up shop. “The Zizmors love to travel and have many social interests,…
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. Bedford + Bowery ⇒ Ride a 1930s…
New York City is breaking from the pack when it comes to crime. While crime is up in many cities, the city's crime rate has fallen to levels not seen since the 1950s. Anna Werner reports.
Rhythm & Power is a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York that explores how salsa dancing flourished in New York City as a social movement from the early 1960s to today.…
Do you ever miss having maze screensavers, or drawing the "S" shape? Get ready to get your 1990s on again at the 90s Fest on Governor Island's this Sept 10th. 90s Fest 2016 is bringing more…
Joes Ades was a well-known street character in the the 1990s and 2000s on the streets of New York City. Better known as Mr. Peeler, Ades would sell one thing and one thing only: potato (and…
The Statue of Liberty's original torch has been moved from the base of the statue to its new home in a museum that will open next year. The torch was replaced with a replica in the 1980s.…
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. 6sqft ⇒ Travel on a 1920s Ocean Liner…
The Cabaret Law is a law in New York City established in the 1920s that prohibits three or more people from dancing in a club or bar that does not have a proper license. It was originally…
