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PODCAST | The Misdirection Of The Bright-Shiny Thing
Listen now (18 min) | Before we get into this morning's episode on The Captain's America: Third Watch with Matt Bruce, in which we talk about the non-existent indictment of Donald Trump, I'd like to point out that in the media realm, that s
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Knife-Wielding Jihadi Who Attacked New York Cops on New Year’s Eve Cites US Support of Israel As Motive
An NYPD car on patrol. Photo: Reuters / Lucas Jackson. The 19-year-old man who attacked three police officers with a …
Politics | Blue State/City Life
NYC Rapist Gets 30-Day Sentence, Then Goes on Vile Sex-Assault Rampage, Thanks to Commie DA Alvin Bragg
When can we end this liberal experiment of letting violent people walk free?
Justin Washington raped a teenage family member. In other cities that might send him to prison for 25 years. In the woketop...
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New York’s 9/11 Tribute Museum Closes Permanently
A Manhattan museum dedicated to remembering those lost in the 9/11 terror attacks shut its doors permanently Wednesday afternoon, citing financial losses from the COVID pandemic shutdowns.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
There are more than 1,800 lampposts in Central Park that double as navigational markers
Did you know there's a little secret built into the park's lampposts?
Food & Drink | Drinks
PUNCH | Wry Smile Cocktail Recipe
Abigail Gullo, Bar Manager of restaurant Compère Lapin in New Orleans, invokes a dry sense of humor with her Manhattan riff, the Wry Smile. Using rye whis
Politics | From CNN
Roosevelt Hotel in New York to close after nearly 100 years due to the coronavirus pandemic
The Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan cites the coronavirus pandemic and slowdown in the hospitality industry as reasons for the closure.
Politics | BLM
Report: Black Lives Matter Riot In Manhattan Causes Estimated $100,000 In Damages
Approximately 150 Black Lives Matter rioters smashed and vandalized several businesses and banks in Lower Manhattan on Friday night, costing residents and business owners tens of thousands of dollars in damages. Police sources told the New York Post that
Miscellaneous | Random
Manhattan Is a Buyer’s Market at Last. Brooklyn Looks to Be Next.
Sale prices are down, inventory is rising.
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The Upper West Side rebels in the face of de Blasio’s homeless plague
Hell hath no fury like a liberal neighborhood recently mugged by Bill de Blasio. Therein lies a salutary tale. Manhattan’s leftier-than-thou Upper West Side last month got a vagrant transfusion cou…
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Manhattan D.A. Prosecuted Just 21 Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in Past Decade
Records from the Manhattan district attorney's office indicate D.A. Cyrus Vance prosecuted just 13 individuals for anti-Semitic hate crimes between 2017 and 2019, less than half of those arrested in his jurisdiction during that time and a bare 6 percent o
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What 5,000 Dollars A Month Gets You In New York City
What if you could live in your dream apartment? In the city of your dreams?
Entertainment | Entertainment
Netflix Saves NYC’s Last Single-Screen Movie Theater - COOL HUNTING
Shuttered earlier this year, NYC's iconic Paris Theater recently reopened for a limited run of filmmaker Noah Baumbach's latest feature, Marriage Story. The last single-screen movie theater in the city, the Paris originally opened in 1948 (after a ribbon-
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The History Behind 7 New York City Street Names
Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Tribute In Light Returns To Mark 18th Anniversary Of September 11 Attacks - Gothamist
"The tribute produces two vertical columns of light meant to signify the Twin Towers rising high above the Manhattan skyline."
News | Antisemitism Watch
MUST READ: Seth Mandel explains what New York’s Jews are up against — and why it’s so important they protect themselves
Earlier this week, a Hasidic man was viciously attacked in Brooklyn by a brick-wielding thug:
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‘OMAR MUST GO’: Hundreds Of Jews Gather To Protest Ilhan Omar In NYC
Hundreds of Jews gathered in Times Square in New York City on Monday evening to protest anti-Semitic Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and chanted, "Omar must go!"
Politics | The "Squad"
Restaurant where Ocasio-Cortez worked permanently closes because of liberal policies she supports
Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday lamented the closing of the Manhattan restaurant she worked at as a bartender before running for Congress. However, there is an ironic twist: The bar is closing largely due to liberal policies Ocasio-Cortez advocates.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
10 fascinating secrets of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
More than 750,000 people visit Grand Central a daily; some to shop, some to dine, but most to hit the rails. Beyond being a pulsating artery of New York City, t
Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships
19 Reliable First Date Spots in Manhattan
Places that come off as effortlessly cool for get-to-know-you conversation
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
12 Old New York Spots That Are Still Amazing Today
Sometimes, newer isn't always better. We're trading in New York's latest restaurant and bar openings for some of the city's most awesome old-school haunts.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Five Reasons Why Cadillac Is Leaving New York City for Detroit - The Drive
Four years after relocating to Manhattan, the legacy brand is returning to its roots.
Business & Finance | Business
Why the Shuttering of Fifth Avenue Mainstay Henri Bendel Is a Warning Sign to Luxury Brands – Adweek
Parent company L Brands said it wanted to focus more on the other stores in its portfolio.
News | Good News
The World's Most Iconic Toy Store Is Reopening After Suddenly Shutting Down 3 Years Ago
The brand was known for its famous flagship store on 5th avenue in NYC, which closed in 2015.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The Preservation Battle of Grand Central
Forty years ago, preservationists—including a former First Lady—fought to maintain the integrity of New York City’s historic railway station
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
19 NYC Secrets Most New Yorkers Don't Know
From an abandoned subway station to a colonial African burial ground lost for almost 300 years, we've rounded up the city’s best kept secrets.
News | The News
The world’s hottest shopping city is becoming a ghost town
If you want to see the future of storefront retailing, walk nine blocks along Broadway from 57th to 48th Street and count the stores. The total number comes to...
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
A new plan would jack up the cost of ride sharing in Manhattan
New York City is an amazing place to live, but there’s one aspect of life here that undeniably sucks: transportation. Last year, crippling delays on the
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
11 great money-saving hacks in NYC
You may have heard the news that New York has now dropped behind San Fransisco and is only the second most expensive city in the U.S. to live in, but don't tell
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
If the World Was Mapped Using the Manhattan Grid System
London's Big Ben would be on the corner of 63,709th Street and 10,896th Avenue.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Why a Tiny New York Island is Off-Limits - Neatorama
If you leave a pile of rocks in place for over a hundred years, it becomes an island with its own ownership papers, history, designation, and controversy. That's what happened to U Thant Island in New York City's East River.[https://youtu.be/wmVJyICw1C8]
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The Best Spots for a Quick, Relaxing Break in NYC
We peeled the Big Apple (but also no one calls it that).
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Listen to the Sounds of New York's Diverse Neighborhoods Without Leaving Home | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
21 excuses that only work in New York
New Yorkers may have a reputation for being rude, but the fact is we follow a completely different set of rules. While we might seem like flakes, there's just a
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
See the proposed plans for the Waldorf Astoria's major renovation
The legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel has already closed for 2-3 years of renovations, but we now have our first look at just what those renovations may entail.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Vibrant Street Photographs of New York City by Henry Kornaros
Henry Kornaros is a talented 17-year-old self-taught photographer and filmmaker from Vermont who currently based in New York City.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Take a tour of New York’s most beautiful bridges
New York's bridges contribute a sense of historical and aesthetic wonder to our sprawling urban landscape
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
17 things all New Yorkers can agree on
New Yorkers speak different languages, wear different styles and live in many different kinds of neighborhoods, but there's still some things we all find c
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
See how large New York would be if it had the population density of other cities
It's no secret that New York is a pretty dense city when it comes to population. In fact, approximately 8,550,405 people live within its 302 square miles, givin
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Best & Worst Subways in NYC, According to the Straphangers Campaign - Thrillist
The Straphangers Campaign recently released its annual ranking of the best and worst subway lines of 2016.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
15 reasons why Manhattan is still the best borough
New York's five boroughs are great, but c'mon, Manhattan is the best borough. Why? Attractions like Central Park, the museums and the shopping, duh!
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Tips on Doorman Tipping and Other Holiday Traditions - The New York Times
Yes, please, tip the doorman — and other seasonal advice for apartment-dwellers who tend to ignore their neighbors the rest of the year.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City has a secret subway line with antique cars — here's what it's like to ride it
During a few weeks at the end of the year, the New York City subway system runs an antique subway line that you can ride. So we did!
Visual Arts | Photography
One Photographer's View of NYC, Before and After 9/11
“There was something magical about them, two rectangles that grew so tall."
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City rent comparison: What $3,500 gets you
See what $3,500 rents in NYC neighborhoods like the Upper East Side, Williamsburg, Astoria, and more.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
15 awesome things to do in NYC this weekend
Fri 8 Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show Metropolitan Pavilion; 1pm; $20 at the door, $15This two-day expo is every retro-sifter’s dream, featuring more tha
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Latest Miracle on 34th Street: Macy’s Keeps Wooden Escalators - NYTimes.com
Here’s what you could do in 1920s Manhattan that you can’t do today: Catch what’s playing at the Roxy or who’s playing at the Polo Grounds. Buy a pair of alligator shoes at Franklin Simon or see a pair of alligators at the Aquarium. Meet your spouse — or whomever — under the clock at the Biltmore Hotel.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Manhattan could do for the '40s what Mad Men did for the '60s - Vox
This isn't a show about the Manhattan Project. It's a show about America.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The $1 million parking spot may be just around the corner - MarketWatch
At least two new condominium developments in Manhattan are asking $1 million for a single parking spot.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Here's What a Super Star Destroyer Would Look Liked Parked Over Manhattan
Oh, that's gonna be a parking ticket
Entertainment | Mad Men
Mad Men’s Don Draper Gets His Own Bench Outside Manhattan’s Time-Life Building
New York City–based firm Pentagram has designed a monument to Don Draper as part of a campaign to mark the much-anticipated final season of AMC’s Mad Men on April 5. Planted in the heart of Manhattan in front of the Time-Life Building is a 12-foot-lo
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
How a New York Couple Lives in 242 Square Feet — Curbed | Apartment Therapy
Think your home is cramped? This New York couple lives together in an apartment that measures a mere 242 square feet. Here's how they make it work.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The 'Mad Men' map of Manhattan hot spots
As the AMC series begins its final season Sunday, we revisit some of the show's favorite haunts, such as Grand Central Oyster Bar, P.J. Clarke's and New York Athletic Club.
