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In the late 1970s, Grand Central Terminal’s owners faced bankruptcy and, figuring they had a solution, nearly slapped a 55-story office tower on top of the revered architectural marvel. The terminal was saved by the Supreme Court’s decision in Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York City, “in which the Supreme Court upheld for the first time the principle on which landmark preservation laws are based,” wrote Paul Goldberger in The Times in 1990. William Brennan figures as the hero in Mr. Goldberger’s tale, having written the majority opinion that prevented the terminal’s owners, Penn Central, from developing on the landmark and thereby securing its status as a structure of public good. Justice Brennan believed, like many others, that historic buildings and other structures “enhance the quality of life for all.”
Vintage Photograph of Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse Circa 1988
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The Lively Morgue is a daily photo blog from the New York Times in which an original photo from the newspaper's archives is reposted along with tidbits of information gleaned from the…

DRAW MY COMMUTE - NYC EDITION
Cute Animated Video Showing a Typical Miserable Commute in New York City
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Upright Citizens Brigade actress and comedian Akilah Hughes — a.k.a. YouTube's popular Smoothiefreak — recently created this funny video telling the bitter story of a typical New York City…

Domino Sugar Refinery on Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg's Domino Sugar Refinery Lives On Through a Detailed 3D Digital Model
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Artist Georgi Tushev recently made a detailed 3D Model of the old Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg. The refinery was disassembled and torn down last year, bt now you can explore its…

July 31, 1974: When the Oyster Bar and Restaurant at Grand Central Terminal closed with little warning, diners and employees alike were dismayed. “When I want oysters on the half-shell and nothing more, where do I go?” asked one customer. However, it was expected to reopen soon (and did, with new management), and was reviewed favorably in The Times later that year (though the mussels, at $2.25, were deemed overpriced).“
Vintage Photograph of Grand Central Terminal's Oyster Bar Circa 1975
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The Lively Morgue is a daily photo blog from the New York Times in which an original photo from the newspaper's archives is reposted along with tidbits of information gleaned from the…

The Internet Lives in a Huge Hotel in Manhattan
New $40M Park Redesign Program; Best Streaming Cams in NYC; The Internet Lives in a Huge Manhattan Hotel
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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 ⇒ Unclog Your Smartphone Brain…

Sugabae
A Living Copy of Vincent van Gogh's Ear Exists and Is On View in NYC
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Sugababe is a macabre live-art exhibit from German artist Diemut Strebe which is a living-tissue replica of van Gogh's famously severed ear, grown from a living descendent's DNA. Sugababe is…

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Check Out the Live Streaming of Shia LaBeouf's #ALLMYMOVIES Performance Art Piece
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Since yesterday at noon, actor and occasional drunkard Shia LaBeouf has been performing a live performance piece titled #ALLMYMOVIES where he is watching all of his movies back-to-back over…

A magnetic levitation (maglev) train developed by Central Japan Railway Co.
Maglev Train Will Get You From New York City to Washington D.C. in Under an Hour
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Railroad Administration has recently approved a grant of $27.8 million to develop Maglev Train service between Washington D.C. and New…

Platform Snapshot #3
Mesmerizing Slow Motion Video of a Subway Platform Captured From a Departing Train
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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…

GoPro BMX Bike Riding in NYC 2
Thrilling First Person View of BMX Bike Riding Through NYC Streets and Parks (Part 2)
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Local pro BMX biker Billy Perry recently uploaded this thrilling POV video of him and his buddy Anthony Panza riding through the crowded streets of Lower and Midtown Manhattan, performing…