Ah, New York City in the 1970′s. Let’s look back into the times of populated bookstores and casually protruding nipples, brought to you by these nostalgic photos from Nick DeWolf. See crowds lining up for magic shows, Yakuza films playing on 42nd street and an anti-pornography or an anti-war protest taking over Times Square. Note the “records” and “tapes” store behind the crowd of pacifists. Ha. Ha ha. Aw…
‘Who’s Afraid of Ai Weiwei?’ Stenciler Hunted by Hong Kong Cops
This political graffiti has been seen all over central Hong Kong since the arrest and disappearance of China’s public enemy number one, artist Ai Weiwei. The stencils were noticed by a police patrol yesterday and now, the hunt for the mysterious street artist is on. Read more »
University of Virginia’s Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression named this year’s most notable censors at their 20th annual Muzzle Awards. Smithsonian secretary Clough got one for removing A Fire in My Belly from the museum because the GOP saw a crucifix, waaa. Read more »
The nuclear power plant at Indian Point is a mere 35 miles from NYC and that’s considered dangerously close should anything go wrong, now imagine one just two miles from Times Square as proposed by Con Ed in 1962. The New York Times dug up the decades old proposal that called for building a reactor on the East River in Long Island City, but was ultimately rejected. Thank goodness for these people.
Ukrainian protestors FEMEN bring on the guilt trip to the gov’s wasteful public budgets and underfunding of oncology centers. Activist Alina with Stage II lymphoma stood topless outside a hospital with sign “I’m dying and you’re stealing.” NSFW Read more »
Here’s what Billy Joel classic “Uptown Girl” sounds like when sung live on the Q train—an uptown one—by either a comedy troupe, fraternity, or actual “acapella group” per the YouTube description. Don’t you wish a bunch of people spontaneously “serenaded” you during your commute?
Parting Shot
Last night, the Empire State Building got struck by lightning thrice in one storm. (Photo: Brad Jamieson/The Gothamist)
An ill-intentioned informant tipped off the DEA about a hydroponic weed growing operation on Staten Island a little over a week ago and on Monday, authorities moved in. They seized 450 pot plants from the converted auto garage and according to a senior agent, there’s been a steady increase in the number of indoor farms in New York catering to country’s top cash crop. Read more »
Judith Supine’s ‘Ladyboy’ Takes Los Angeles
Brooklyn-based street artist Judith Supine‘s solo show “LADYBOY” opens in Los Angeles tonight and promises to fill every inch of the gallery space with silk-screened fluorescent wallpaper, large-scale woodcut sculptures, collaged canvases and this colorful wonder of a tribute to the artist’s recent Bangkok encounter. Check other recent, festive outdoor pieces below. Read more »
Last week, we took a look at the trailer for Triple Rush, a reality show of sorts about NYC bike messengers and now here’s actual footage from the series that’s set to debut on the Travel Channel tomorrow night. Watch Quik Trak courier Nick pander to the camera and take an awfully long time to complete what is a relatively short run.
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