Tuesday: March 23, 2010
- The @ symbol now officially a work of art thanks to NYC's Museum of Modern Art.
In honor of the little squiggly's potency, the Museum of Modern Art in New York announced on Monday that it had added the @ symbol to its architecture and design collection, citing its 'design power.'
Wednesday: March 10, 2010
- Five must-see museum exhibits to give you an added dose of culture this Spring.
Looking for something different to do on those otherwise boring Spring days? Try stopping by a museum or two this Spring to catch up on some of the finer things (as it relates to art) that you may have been missing.
Tuesday: December 8, 2009
- 101 things to see and do in New York City this Winter according to Timeout New York.
Give yourself the gift of crowd avoidance: During the week, the rink is significantly less packed, so play hooky and get your glide on. If you can’t cut out of work, haul out of bed on a weekend morning and beeline to 30 Rock; the rink opens at 8am.
Monday: October 5, 2009
- Bake sales have been banned in New York City schools.
The change is part of a new wellness policy that also limits what can be sold in vending machines and student-run stores, which use profits to help finance activities like pep rallies and proms.
Wednesday: August 19, 2009
- Selling lemonade in Central Park will get you slapped with a fine.
When Richard admitted he didn't have the right to sell on Parks property, the agents immediately slapped the dad and daughter with a summons for selling food without a license, which carries a maximum fine of $200.
Monday: August 3, 2009
- NYC woman who can't find a job decides to sue college she went to.
Let's see how many people attempt this if it actually works.
Wednesday: July 22, 2009
- How would you like to have an airport smack in the middle of Central Park?
The Manhattan Airport Foundation is a land-use constituency committed to the immediate development of a viable and centrally-located international air transportation hub in New York City for the benefit of all New Yorkers.
Monday: July 20, 2009
- Grandest wifi spot you'll ever see opens up at the New York Public Library.
The Beaux-Arts room in a 1911 building that houses the library's research collection has seating for 128 people at custom-made black walnut tables. Seating is at brown leather chairs to match the maple wood floor, according to the library.
Wednesday: July 15, 2009
- Nintendo to convert Times Square into Wii Sports Resort next week.
Promotion set to take place next Thursday (7/23) between 9am and 3pm.
Tuesday: July 14, 2009
- Welcome to New York City, a capital of longevity.
An interesting read on some interesting health statistics brought to you by the folks over at New York Magazine.
Wednesday: July 8, 2009
- DNA of endangered species to be stored at NYC museum.
Sounds a little bit like the beginning of Jurassic Park, doesn't it?
Monday: July 6, 2009
- Some rare photos from past and present of the newly re-opened Statue of Liberty.
'Hey, how many of you people out here are a national monument, raise your hand, please? Oh, hello, miss!'
- Empire State Building and other important skyscrapers going green to attract new tenants.
Buildings that define city skylines across the country, some national icons, are catching up to the sleek, new structures designed with efficiency in mind, as property owners and managers become convinced that a greener building now makes financial sense.
Thursday: June 25, 2009
- Tourists welcomed to NYC via seven mile police chase.
What a way to start a vacation.