Delaying The New York City Marathon Is A Mess For Elite Runners

Two running experts and marathoners explain how a delay of even a week could have affected those trying to win the marathon.

Kevin Lincoln 6 months ago 7 responses

Two Massive Generators Running In Central Park Power New York City Marathon

And a third generator is idling nearby in case one of these fails, the New York Post reports.

Mike Hayes 6 months ago 7 responses

Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama For President, Slams Romney On Climate Change In Wake Of Sandy

Bloomberg cited climate change as a major reason for why he’s voting for Barack Obama’s reelection.

Ryan Broderick 6 months ago 55 responses

In Sandy’s Aftermath, A City With An Identity Crisis

Half of Manhattan is bustling, while the other half struggles in the dark.

Hillary Reinsberg 6 months ago 4 responses

What New York City Looks Like Without Subways

The morning commute was a little crowded.

Nina Mandell 6 months ago 6 responses

18 Instagrams Of New York City Returning To Life

The day after Sandy, life goes on.

Krutika Mallikarjuna 6 months ago 2 responses

Brooklyn Braces For Toxic Floodwaters

Carcinogens vs. gentrification.

Rosie Gray 6 months ago 2 responses

NYC Mayor Tries To Calm A City Preparing For Hurricane Sandy

“Don’t worry about anybody getting out,” in response to a question about protecting the inmates at Rikers Island.

Rosie Gray 6 months ago 9 responses

Ever Wanted To See What NYC Looks Like When It’s Night And Day Simultaneously?

This gorgeous timelapse video was created by Philip Stockton who used rotoscope techniques to take 4-8 hours of day and night footage and combine them into a single sequence.

Krutika Mallikarjuna 6 months ago 57 responses

New York City’s "Vote With Your Gum" Election Results

Predictable.

copyranter 6 months ago 154 responses

16 Unsettling Facts About New York City And Hurricanes

Get ready for Hurricane Sandy aka the Frankenstorm with these facts. Uh oh.

Matt Stopera 6 months ago 87 responses

Paris vs. NYC: A Lovely Animated Comparison

A cute little video that illustrates differences between Paris vs New York, by way of graphics comparing different things in each city. Previously seen in pictures.

TxBlackLabel 7 months ago 46 responses

Elmo Busted In Times Square

Elmo has some anger management problems. Shackle Me Elmo.

Gavon Laessig 8 months ago 18 responses

9 Things Banned In U.S. Cities

I thought this was a free country!

Hunter Schwarz 8 months ago 8 responses

Pokémon Is Based On The Real World

Pokémon Black and White was inspired by New York City.

Hunter Schwarz 8 months ago 71 responses

Gangnam Style Takes Over New York City

Pony dance and all, featuring Times Square Elmos, the Oregon Duck, busy subway commuters and a special twist at the 2 minute mark. Epic.

jessicamalnik 8 months ago 85 responses

The Most Demanding Personal Ad Ever (UPDATED)

Check him out, ladies. Flier taped inside a phone booth in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. (via animalnewyork.com)

copyranter 8 months ago 374 responses

Famous Album Cover Locations In NYC

This is neat. Here are album covers of the exact spot where famous artists and album covers were created in New York City. (via popspotsnyc.com)

TxBlackLabel 8 months ago 188 responses

Huge Line For Free Vibrators In NYC Broken Up By Cops

Trojan’s 10,000-vibrator giveaway was a major letdown for dozens of New Yorkers in the Flatiron district.

Jessica Testa 9 months ago 61 responses

A Guy Leaves $13,238.86 Worth Of Equipment In A NYC Taxi

Would you expect your cab driver to ever return over ten grand worth of gear? Watch the short film created by the forgetful filmmaker and see what happens…

Summer Anne Burton 9 months ago respond

See New York City From A Thousand Different Perspectives At Once

This Is Now is a live feed of every single Instagram shot in a given city. There are a lot of pictures of buildings, it turns out. And food. Also, some penises.

Russell Brandom 9 months ago 20 responses

10 NYC Corners, Then And Now

We look at photos of 10 New York City street corners and show that in the big city, some things change and some things stay the same.

nyccorners 10 months ago 140 responses

Career Confidential: The NYC Tutor Who Helps Rich Kids Avoid Bs

For $150 per hour, these kids get homework help from a tutor who says, “These kids are just in schools where the schools aren’t working for them. If they need a tutor, they shouldn’t be at that school.”

BuzzFeed Shift 10 months ago 43 responses

The Manhattan Project Watches A Day Go By In New York City

This HD time-lapse video by Cameron Michael beautifully captures everything from yoga in the park to the high line, with plenty of people watching, bright lights, and gorgeous skylines. Viva NYC!

Summer Anne Burton 11 months ago 25 responses

How To Get A Job In Another City

Without losing your current one first.

Doree Shafrir a year ago 12 responses

15 Things NYC Can Buy With The Money They Saved From Having Almost No Snow This Winter

With a budget of $42.8 million and almost no snow this year, it makes me wonder, what are some things New York City could do with all that extra cash?

Samir Mezrahi a year ago 37 responses

“Thank You Mom!”

In honor of Mother’s Day, Michael Marantz asked people in New York City to thank their moms. Reggie Watts is included, but every single one of these people and their moms are amazing. THANK YOU MOM!

Summer Anne Burton a year ago 40 responses

Occupy Plans New Tactics For May Day

A make or break protest. “We have so many targets,” says Bruner.

Rosie Gray a year ago 17 responses

40 Photographs Of Interesting New Yorkers

“Humans of New York” is “an effort to create a photographic census of the city of New York, with an eye toward creating artistic portraits of strangers on the street.” Photographs are all by Brandon Stanton.

Summer Anne Burton a year ago 166 responses