Tag Archives: NYC

Times Square Horror Show

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Thanks entirely to a successful crowdfunding campaign, artist Mitch O’Connell raised enough money to put his horrific They Live billboard in New York City’s Times Square. What could be scarier than a conman, grifter, monster in power? If the money keeps coming … Continue reading →

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New York City: Word on the Street

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Bookstore Tourism: Manhattan

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

It seems that every week I read about the closing of another independent bookstore in New York City, so it’s a relief to discover a shop that’s thriving. Chartwell Booksellers is celebrating its 36th anniversary this year in its unique … Continue reading →

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High Above the High Line

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

New York City’s High Line, the formerly abandoned elevated train tracks on the lower west side of Manhattan, is opening the last remaining section of the wildly popular attraction on June 5, 2019. The Spur section includes the Plinth, which … Continue reading →

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Thank You & Have A Pleasant Trip

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

New York City-based filmmaker Nicolas Heller and illustrator Naomi Otsu have created this wonderful series of public transit etiquette TSAs. The pair have been distributing their DIY pamphlet throughout the NYC subway system and have even received the unofficial seal … Continue reading →

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NYC: Underground Arts

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

All to often we see horror stories in the media about the terrible state of the New York City subway system. As someone who has traveled the MTA all of my life, I have to admit that it can be … Continue reading →

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In Case You Were Wondering

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Word on the Street : Treason

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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NYC’s Subways has gone to the Dogs

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

New York City public transit riders often complain the the subway system has gone to the dogs, but in the case of the newly renovated 23rd Street MTA station it’s literally true. Who couldn’t love the adorable glass mosaic series … Continue reading →

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NYC: Word on (under) the street

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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