nickcarr
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They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To: A Public School Art Deco Gem in Valley Stream
A while back, I was driving around southern Long Island when I happened to pass by Valley Stream High School. At first, it seemed like just your typical deco-style public school. But the closer I looked, the more I started to notice a number of really unique little details… The first thing to catch my…
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Scouting The Gates of Hell: A Visit To The Abandoned Glenwood Power Plant
For years, I’ve been interested in scouting the Gates of Hell. Which, oddly enough, happens to be in Yonkers. Located on the shores of the Hudson, this is the local nickname for the Glenwood Power Plant, built from 1904 – 1906 and in operation until 1963. It has been abandoned ever since. For most of…
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Where To Find The Best Water on the Planet (Hint: Brooklyn)
Hi folks – really exciting announcement today. Over the years, I’ve been approached by numerous NYC-based start-ups looking for a branding partnership with Scouting NY. And, to date, I’ve turned down every single one. It’s not that I’m against the idea in principle, it’s just that that all have wanted me to vouch for their…
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Why Director Randall Miller’s Statement on Sarah Jones’ Death Is Absolutely Grotesque
Last February, camera assistant Sarah Jones was tragically hit by a train and killed while working on the set of director Randall Miller’s film Midnight Rider in Georgia. Despite the fact that Miller had expressly been denied permission to use the train trestle by the tracks’ owners, he went ahead with the shoot regardless. Earlier…