I can probably make a map one day of various places in Astoria alone where minstrel shows happened
December 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I can probably make a map one day of various places in Astoria alone where minstrel shows happened
Meserole Theater, Greenpoint, 1928
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Meserole Theater, Greenpoint, 1928
The East River Ferry cabin interior is decked out in casino ads like it’s the Midtown shuttle train
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The East River Ferry cabin interior is decked out in casino ads like it’s the Midtown shuttle train
In 1929 Norman Thomas said to drive along Queens Boulevard was to witness a “tragedy” of poor development
November 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
In 1929 Norman Thomas said to drive along Queens Boulevard was to witness a “tragedy” of poor development
What happened to One Book, One New York?
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
What happened to One Book, One New York?
I was standing on line by the register in the grocery store when I saw the election results. I told the cashier Mamdani won. She goes, “This guy?” and plucked a campaign flyer that someone had dropped off earlier
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I was standing on line by the register in the grocery store when I saw the election results. I told the cashier Mamdani won. She goes, “This guy?” and plucked a campaign flyer that someone had dropped off earlier
I told someone walking onto the QB bridge bike path that the pedestrian path is now on the other side. They said, “There was a dog on the other side. I got afraid.”
A No Pedestrians sign here might help. That little WalkNYC sticker, probably not helping
October 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I told someone walking onto the QB bridge bike path that the pedestrian path is now on the other side. They said, “There was a dog on the other side. I got afraid.”
A No Pedestrians sign here might help. That little WalkNYC sticker, probably not helping
October 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A No Pedestrians sign here might help. That little WalkNYC sticker, probably not helping
Here’s how replacing the markings on the #QueensboroBridge is going. The pedestrian markings are so far mostly removed and the two-way bike lane on one side is partly faded but still there. And there are still pedestrians walking… www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMf3J1pV/
Those markings have to go…#queensborobridge
TikTok video by Shannon Ayala
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October 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here’s how replacing the markings on the #QueensboroBridge is going. The pedestrian markings are so far mostly removed and the two-way bike lane on one side is partly faded but still there. And there are still pedestrians walking… www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMf3J1pV/
Shutting down streets for recreation was a thing back in the day. On July 27, 1938, thousands of people attended a PAL boxing match set up in the middle of the intersection of 31st Ave, Newtown Road and 43rd Street (the “Six Corners”) in Astoria. This happened at least one more time, in 1957
October 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Shutting down streets for recreation was a thing back in the day. On July 27, 1938, thousands of people attended a PAL boxing match set up in the middle of the intersection of 31st Ave, Newtown Road and 43rd Street (the “Six Corners”) in Astoria. This happened at least one more time, in 1957
I want to know about the thinking that went into this retro, neo art deco apartment building called Trylon Tower on Queens Blvd in Rego Park. It channels 1920s-30s Manhattan but not the ubiquitous 1920s Queens art deco, hence the $3k-$6k monthly rent
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I want to know about the thinking that went into this retro, neo art deco apartment building called Trylon Tower on Queens Blvd in Rego Park. It channels 1920s-30s Manhattan but not the ubiquitous 1920s Queens art deco, hence the $3k-$6k monthly rent
Is it me, or did this guy used to look more Jewish? This is the “We Are All Family” mural on 8th Street across from the Astoria Houses. I always thought the guy with the hat was supposed to be Jewish. Then it was repainted this summer. His hat and locks are gone and he looks more ambiguous
September 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Is it me, or did this guy used to look more Jewish? This is the “We Are All Family” mural on 8th Street across from the Astoria Houses. I always thought the guy with the hat was supposed to be Jewish. Then it was repainted this summer. His hat and locks are gone and he looks more ambiguous
Don’t click on this stuff
September 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Don’t click on this stuff
The way 31st Street is, pre-improvements, from the pov of cycling is pretty chaotic. It’s unclear where to ride (inside or outside columns) and tends to feel precarious either way. Cars coming in the inside, doors opening and random obstacles on the outside. The new plan seems organized and modern.
August 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The way 31st Street is, pre-improvements, from the pov of cycling is pretty chaotic. It’s unclear where to ride (inside or outside columns) and tends to feel precarious either way. Cars coming in the inside, doors opening and random obstacles on the outside. The new plan seems organized and modern.
We need nyc neighborhood emojis already
August 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We need nyc neighborhood emojis already
Haha @nycdot.bsky.social #visionzero … Can’t we just give the curve in the street to the bike lane?
July 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Haha @nycdot.bsky.social #visionzero … Can’t we just give the curve in the street to the bike lane?
If they don’t put any bike racks in front of the library how are cyclists supposed to become literate?
July 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If they don’t put any bike racks in front of the library how are cyclists supposed to become literate?
I guess Brad Lander is the Kathryn Garcia of 2025
June 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I guess Brad Lander is the Kathryn Garcia of 2025
I know it’s tempting but let’s not click on this stuff
June 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I know it’s tempting but let’s not click on this stuff
This emoji ☎️ means Jenifer Rajkumar
June 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This emoji ☎️ means Jenifer Rajkumar
What’s with suspects taking off on Citibikes
April 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
What’s with suspects taking off on Citibikes
In DT’s speech to Congress he repeatedly refers to immigrants as “savages”…
March 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
In DT’s speech to Congress he repeatedly refers to immigrants as “savages”…
The lawyer for the former city hall aid who reportedly plans to plead guilty in the corruption case against Eric Adams is named… Derek Adams
February 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The lawyer for the former city hall aid who reportedly plans to plead guilty in the corruption case against Eric Adams is named… Derek Adams