Archive for the “Gotham” category
Residential SAM
by jpreardon on April 30, 2012
When I read articles like this, I’m kind of glad that New York City lost the 2012 Olympic bid: London 2012: Missiles may be placed at residential flats The Ministry of Defence is considering placing surface-to-air missiles on residential flats (…)
Risk Meets Foursquare
by jpreardon on June 29, 2011
Care for a giant game of Risk? Enter World of Fourcraft, which uses Foursquare to turn the five boroughs of New York into a sort of virtual board game. Looks like a good reason to start checking in with Foursquare (…)
The Frying Dutchmen Lands in NYC
by jpreardon on April 25, 2011
A new food truck is coming to the streets of New York. The Frying Dutchmen will be a mobile friets truck, plying the avenues between SoHo and Murray Hill. Fried potatoes with a selection of dipping sauces will surely be (…)
Don’t be a Jerk
by jpreardon on April 19, 2011
Take the Bike Smart Pledge!
Yes, They Do Windows
by jpreardon on April 1, 2011
Lens offers a view of the people that help ensure a clear view with Glass in Front, Clouds Below. The slideshow consists of images of window washers at work–both professional and amateur–from the New York Times Archives. The views are (…)
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
by jpreardon on March 17, 2011
It isn’t all that surprising that Forest City Ratner is seriously considering building a 34 story, pre-fab, modular tower to satisfy affordable housing requirements. This is just one of many promises that will be unkept on the Atlantic Yards project. (…)
It’s Official, the Holidays are in Full Swing
by jpreardon on December 11, 2010
Nothing says “Holiday Cheer” like a bar, eight Santas deep on a Saturday morning. Photo by Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times via City Room
Remote Control Airplane Flying Over NYC
by jpreardon on December 3, 2010
This is an excellent, bird’s-eye-view video of New York City shot from a remote controlled airplane. I especially like the bit at the end with the police officer. via Gothamist
Encyclopedia of New York: Second Edition
by jpreardon on November 28, 2010
Just in time for your holiday shopping pleasure, The Encyclopedia of New York City: Second Edition will be available on December first. This nine-pound tome would make a great gift for the Newyorkophile in your life, so long as they (…)
Dedicated Motorcycle Parking in NYC
by jpreardon on August 5, 2010
Finally… Corner of Waverly & Christopher, in the West Village. Thank you New York Motorcycle and Scooter Task Force!