New York City has long been known for its towering skyscrapers and Of Course Their Busy lives. There are over 6,400 high-rise buildings in the city. The majority are located in Midtown and…
In April of last year, local photographer Ray Livez captured this phenomenal photo of the Statue of Liberty, peeking out through a dense fog. Check out more of his work on 500px or follow…
From the New York Times: Even as his landlord tears down the East Harlem building he lives in, Ray Tirado has stayed put in his apartment. “Harassment by construction” is a critical part of…
On Monday night, a massive vigil took place in the West Village outside of the historic Stonewall Inn to honor those lives lost in the Orlando shooting over the weekend. In this video from…
Fire is scary for everybody. But for New Yorkers, the density of our living spaces means that one fire can displace hundreds or thousands of people in an instant, and put many lives at…
Back for a second season, online show No Your City is an 8-part mini-documentary series that offers a glimpse into the lives of extraordinary New York City street characters. In this first…
The New York City Street Tree Map is a new, interactive data visualization tool from NYC Parks that lets you explore the trees and nature on any given block in the City. Using data collected…
We have posted video like this a few times before, but the slow motion capture of commuters on a subway platform is always a fascinating glimpse into the lives of random people, even if only…
One Manhattan Square is the marketing name given to the newest super-tall tower being built by Extell Development in the Lower East Side. Here is a new artist rendering of how the tower will…
We have posted video like this a few times before, but the slow motion capture of commuters on a subway platform is always a fascinating glimpse into the lives of random people, even if only…
