The Abandoned Substation of the East New York Long Island Railroad Station
In Brooklyn, an abandoned brick building, ivy-coated and in a state of decay, it appears to have been long forgotten next to the Atlantic Av subway station.
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Empire State Dairy in East New York Designated a NYC Landmark
East New York’s Empire State Dairy, a beautifully tiled facility that once processed milk and made ice cream, could officially become a landmark today.
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10 Buildings That Tell The Story of NYC’s Green Affordable Housing (So Far)
As demonstrated by the stories of 10 representative projects, over the past decade a new type of housing has emerged in NYC that is both green and affordable.
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7 Secret NYC Tunnels You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Far lesser known in NYC are the obscure tunnels–often running from building to buildings or through lesser documented parts of the city. Here are 7 secret ones
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Cities 101: The Evolution of NYC’s Neighborhood Names
NeighborhoodX takes a look at the changing names of New York’s neighborhoods, often a reflection of the city’s changing history and culture over the years
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Can Public Engagement Lead to Agreement in NYC: Ideas for New York’s New Leadership
West Side of Midtown Manhattan in early evening
“Nimbyism is a gift of the ’60s,” announced Xavier de Souza Briggs, the Ford Foundation’s Vice President of Economic Opportunity and Assets, waking up any slumbering audience members at the Municipal Art Society’s May 28th conference, Ideas for New York’s New Leadership, based on an MAS book. In …
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West New York vs. East New York, Two Neighborhoods on the Fringes of NYC
Which is better: East New York or West New York? (and yes, one of them isn’t even in New York). Here’s our side-by-side comparison.
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Is East New York the Next Bushwick?
A look into that possibly next gentrified neighborhood of East New York, once the murder capital of NYC and now the site of rising rents and speakeasies
MoreBanksy in NYC Day 10: Whimsical Beaver with Downed No Parking Anytime in East New York, Brooklyn
Images via BanksyNY.com
A shift from yesterday’s epic horses with night vision goggles piece on Ludlow and Stanton, Banksy goes for the whimsical with this downed No Parking Anytime sign and a little beaver in East New York.
MoreTransit Talk: Untapping the C Train, a Photo Essay
Feeling bad for the “worst subway line,” we decided to “untap” the C train aboveground, discovering its quirky treasures.
MoreVIDEO | Montage City: Golden Mall Flushing, Coney Island, Brooklyn Bridge, East New York
Videos of New York City from Montage City, a class by Urban Omnibus’ Cassim Shepard.
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