Citi Bike protested by sculpture
A Clinton Hill resident, cartoonist Alex Gruss, found a creative way to share his opinion of Citi Bikes.
Resilience: The Untold Story
NJ dinosaurs prove to be among one of the most resilient communities affected by Sandy. On the other hand, 35,000 people have train service again, thanks to the determination of the MTA.
Ferry service updates: Red Hook’s is back, and Rockaway’s stays
Free weekend ferry service between Red Hook, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan has resumed as of this Saturday, May 25th. Service to Rockaway stays for the summer.
Free! Outdoor! Summer! Movies in Brooklyn
Movies, screens, summer, nighttime — we collect the upcoming Brooklyn showings here from L Magazine, Syfy, and Rooftop Films.
Beaches are opening? Beaches are opening!
We repeat, so that we ourselves believe it: all beaches (well, except Fort Tilden) will be open for swimming… tomorrow.
Bike advice
For new cyclists, Brian Lehrer suggests a rearview mirror, and Alan Cumming says “Don’t look up.” We say, be like a deer in the forest.
Museums for free, every day of the week
A list of museums you can visit for free, or pay-as-you-wish, can be found here.
Fix it, give it, rethink it: newest Greenmap for NYC
Greenmaps releases a lovely “fix it, give it, rethink it” map for a better New York City.
Whose park? Our park.
There are about 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities across the five boroughs. Do you have a park among these that’s “yours?”
Zero emissions: nothing but hot air?
Is Tesla’s market victory cause to celebrate for those who mourned the death of the electric car?
Breaking the use-and-discard cycle, one repair at a time
“As a nation we’ve begun to rethink our relationship with food — now is the time to rethink our relationship with consumer objects as well.”
Joi Ito’s nine principles for success in a time of change
Cooper Union’s historic Great Hall, built in a time of horse and carriage, provided a resonant setting for Joi Ito’s talk about the future.
On waste, still more questions than answers
What if one of our practices, recycling, is actually damaging to the overall environmental project we should be pursuing?
NYC bike sharing rolls out May 27
Citibikes will be rolling across the city starting May 27th with full access June 2nd.
Youth as Untapped Capital
Youth, a vast global neighborhood replete with its own government, social networks, and modes of learning, was the subject of a panel at IDEAS CITY.
Cicadas: harmless, noisy, edible, cute?
What to do about the impending swarm? If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em!
The future of Penn Station and Madison Square Garden
After the post-season, will plans move forward on a new arena and a new train station?