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construction Why is New York City replete with scaffolding? Devin Nealy
the 1% The strange reality of billionaire's row Devin Nealy
Key to the City Patti Smith awarded key to New York City Rusty Blazenhoff
taxis NYC taxi medallion holders end hunger strike Mark Frauenfelder
poverty Check out the flophouses and destitution of New York City's Bowery in 1956 Mark Frauenfelder
Fillmore East Book "Fillmore East" reminisces about legendary lost NYC rock venue in interviews and photos Rusty Blazenhoff
bathtubs with menacing auras In New York City, "1 bath" means a half-bathtub in your apartment's entryway and a toilet in a closet Rob Beschizza
blue heron Watch: Heron eats Central Park rat Kevin Reome
poverty This 1970 documentary shows dirty old New York at its meanest and most decrepit Mark Frauenfelder
Charlie Todd Sidewalk decal sets impromptu dance parties in motion Rusty Blazenhoff
trash What happens to the trash in New York City? Rob Beschizza
apartments New York City woman finds hidden empty apartment behind her medicine cabinet David Pescovitz
neo noir Photographer captures the neo-noir vibes of New York City Gareth Branwyn
ballardian Life in NYC's luxury residential skyscraper not so deluxe Rob Beschizza
new york city A tribute to 500 places that defined New York City and have now closed forever David Pescovitz
dark helmet Assailant of actor Rick Moranis turns out to be serial puncher Kevin Reome
transit Documentary on NYC's new real-time interactive subway map Andrea James
freecycle Instagram account shows where to find the cool curbside treasures that New Yorkers are giving away David Pescovitz
seinfeld How James Altucher's "New York is Dead Forever" essay goaded Seinfeld into unleashing ad hominem attacks Mark Frauenfelder
I love NY Watch Pigeon vs. Rat, a decidedly NYC brawl David Pescovitz