Robert Gair was an entrepreneur in Tribeca back in the mid-1800s, making paper products and other paper goods. In 1879, one of his workers accidentally created the product which would…
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was the world's longest suspension bridge when it first opened in 1964. The massive 693 foot towers are actually farther apart at the top by 1 and 5/8 inches due…
Charles Feltman is widely regarded as the inventor of the Hot Dog. As a German immigrant who opened a food stand on the Coney Island Boardwalk in 1867, he sought an easier way to eat…
For many New Yorkers, pigeons are a nuisance: dirty, thieving, and constantly in our paths. But artist and animal rights advocate Tina Piña Trachtenburg, better known as Mother Pigeon, is…
You might remember NY filmmaker Nicolas Heller from his captivating short film series Queens of Kings or his Tribe NYC video for Rolling Stones Magazine. Now, Heller is back on the streets…
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. Atlas Obscura ⇒ Death Avenue Plaque,…
The Moon Over Manhattan is an incredible collection of time lapsed moonrise videos from Zack Reed showing our planetary tango partner rising up over the Empire State Building and other parts…
Ever wonder what it's like to be a Zamboni driver at Madison Square Garden, resurfacing the ice for our New York Rangers? In this video from NY City Lens, learn all about the craft from Paul…
Sun Rise In New York City is an incredible collection of time lapse videos from Zack Reed showing the sun rise over all parts of Lower Manhattan, the East and Hudson Rivers, and even the…
(All photos by Suzy Jeffers for Viewing NYC) Mad. Sq. Eats has returned to the Flatiron district, and it's better than ever. Located in Worth Square, the festival has clearly become a…
