In Plain Sight
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The Last Remnant Of Old Penn Station
This past week, I was heading to a show at Madison Square Garden when I happened to notice a building on West 31st Street that has always intrigued me… The granite behemoth at 242 West 31st: When you first see it, you might assume it to be just an old bank building, or perhaps a…
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Best Construction Fence Ever
For the past week, I’ve been scouting dozens of construction sites around Brooklyn and Queens, which means I’ve been running into the same boring green fencing pretty much everywhere (specifically, “hunter green,” as per city requirements). As I was driving around, I was suddenly reminded of the best construction fencing I think I’ve ever seen…
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This Is What The Top Of New York Looks Like
In case you’ve ever wondered what the top of New York looks like, here it is! Last weekend, some friends and I hiked the 7.4 mile trail up Mount Marcy. Located in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks, the summit of Mount Marcy is officially the highest point in New York state at 5,343…
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The Strange Little Building Next To The Empire State Building
Last week, I was scouting around midtown when I happened to notice the building at 34th Street and Fifth Avenue… Er, make that the building next to the building at 34th Street and Fifth Avenue: For the longest time, 22 West 34th Street has confused the hell out of me. How did this incredibly strange…