The Anti-Mask League of 1919: The Cultural Battle of an Enduring Pandemic
A clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle on January 25, 1919. The San Francisco Chronicle. On the morning of January
Brooklyn Bridge Design Competition Offers Striking Visions of the Future
Finalists in a competition to improve the Brooklyn Bridge‘s crowded design were recently revealed, offering a vibrant selection of
Odessa Restaurant in the East Village Closing Permanently
The famed Odessa Restaurant in the East Village will be closing its doors for good this Sunday, July 19th. Located
The 1966 Transit Strike That Paralyzed NYC For Almost Two Weeks
When Governor Andrew Cuomo moved to shut down New York City’s subways from 1 a.m. to 5 a.
NYC Phase 3 Reopening Begins Today: What to Expect
On Wednesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York City will enter phase three of the state’s reopening
10 NYC Hiking Trails to Try This Summer While Social Distancing
In spite of its reputation as a concrete jungle, New York City is home to a great many parks. Many
NYC Phase Two Reopening Begins Today: What to Expect
On Friday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York City had been cleared by health experts to enter Phase
MTA Expands Program Using UV Light to Kill COVID-19 on NYC Subway Cars
In mid May, the MTA began a pilot to use ultraviolet disinfecting technology to eradicate COVID-19 on New York City
Giant Black Lives Matter Mural Painted on Brooklyn Street
On Sunday morning, New York City’s first Black Lives Matter street mural was unveiled in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood
The Week Without Police: What We Can Learn from the 1971 NYC Police Strike
The streets of New York City were particularly empty on the morning of January 14, 1971. Many might have assumed
Photos Inside the New Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport
During the pandemic, construction on New York’s transportation hubs like LaGuardia Airport and Moynihan Station continued despite the uncertain
Before and After: Photos of Fifth Avenue Holiday 2019 to June 2020
2020 has been a big year in so many ways and we’re just at the midpoint. The coronavirus pandemic