Month: February 2015
The man who in December was shoved to the street by NYPD after attempting to dance behind them is suing the city, the New York Daily News reports. Alexander Nzebele, a self-described prankster who goes by Alexander BOK, was filming a now-viral video of himself dancing on the street for consideration in the Ellen Show […]
For the first time in two years, the MoMA will stay open for more than 24 hours in a row. Starting at 10:30 AM on Friday morning, the museum will remain open until 5:30 PM Sunday. The extended hours are being held in honor of the final days of the museum’s Henri Matisse exhibit. “Henri […]
A number of museums throughout the city, including the Brooklyn Museum, the MoMA, and the recently re-opened Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, are banning the camera extension devices as an increasing number of museums around the country worry that the use of selfie sticks will be a distraction and a safety hazard, Mashable reports. “This […]
A fascinating new study by geneticists at Weill Cornell Medical College has mapped the genetic material found in 466 of New York City’s subway stations. This is the first study ever to offer a comprehensive look at the microbiome of a sprawling metropolis — one that supports 5.5 million commuters a day on average — […]
New York City’s Department of Investigation has released a report blaming the Bloomberg administration for mishandling the upgrade to the city’s 911 communication system, which is reportedly almost $1 billion over budget. The Emergency Communication Transformation Program (ECTP) upgrade was expected to cost $1.345 billion, with the upgrade scheduled for completion in 2017. In the […]
Viggo, Williamsburg. (Photo: Aymann Ismail/ANIMALNewYork) […]
SMELLER, Clinton hill. (Photo: Aymann Ismail/ANIMALNewYork) […]
In the past 24 hours, the latest 9/11 bombshell ripped through the media: Zacarias Moussaoui, the so-called “20th hijacker” has claimed that members of the royal Saudi family provided financial support to the Al Qaeda operatives involved in the attacks. The French national, who is currently serving a life sentence in federal prison for his […]
When headlines proclaim that “Hollywood is the most sexist place in America” and studies find that only 7% of those directing top grossing films are women — a number that has actually declined over the past 17 years — a film festival that exclusively celebrates the work of women in film is not just refreshing, […]
Residents of Roosevelt Island and the eastern edge of Manhattan may soon see a colorful new addition to the Long Island City skyline in the form of a hot air balloon. The sculpture isn’t pure whimsy, either — it would be tethered to the ground, becoming an incredible one-person swing for children. Australian architect Jesse […]
