Archives tagged ‘new york city’

The Road: Interview with Director John Hillcoat

Rocketboom’s Ella Morton interviews John Hillcoat, director of The Road, at the red carpet premiere in New York City.

Subway Strangeness

Today is the 105th anniversary of the first subway line opening in NYC.

New York City Landmarks

Molly visits some of the most picturesque landmarks in New York City.

Borna Sammak: Best Buy

Digital artist Borna Sammak displays his video art at a Best Buy in New York City.

Flying Lollipop Windows

Manhattan Bridge Turns 100

NYC Twestival 2009 For Camp Interactive

Rocketboom’s Ellie Rountree checks out New York City’s Twestival held at Brooklyn Bowl, which raised money for local charity Camp Interactive. story links: Sound effects, Twestival screen captures 1, 2

September 11, 2009

Rocketboom captures moments from this morning’s September 11th commemoration at Zuccotti Park near the World Trade Center site in New York City.

New York Airplane Flight

Rocketboom Spotlight: New York Airplane Flight by Sam Fuller.

Molly Status

Molly has just been officially approved to work in the U.S. and will be back in New York City soon to begin anchoring Rocketboom daily! Welcome aboard Molly!

Car Free Summer Streets

Rocketboom NYC correspondent Ella Morton explores New York City’s Summer Streets program.

Old New York, New New York

Rocketboom NYC Correspondent Ella Morton meets up with Manhattan Borough Historian, Michael Miscione, to talk about the changing landscapes of New York City.

A Renegade Cabaret on the Fire Escape

Rocketboom NYC Correspondent Ella Morton speaks with founder Patty Heffley and singer Elizabeth Soychak of the Renegade Cabaret on the High Line, a non-sanctioned musical performance that takes place nightly next to the High Line Park in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.

Staging a Guerilla Musical in the Streets of NYC

Rocketboom NYC Correspondent Ella Morton interviews Ryan Mackey and Andrew Turteltaub of Break Out in Song, a series of flashmob musicals staged on the streets of New York City.

A Song For The Last Four Telephone Booths in Manhattan

A song for the last four telephone booths in Manhattan by Molly.

Manhattanhenge

July 12, 2009 Manhattanhenge, when the sun sets in alignment with the buildings of New York City. Manhattanhenge and the Real-Time Moment, Hayden Planetarium: Manhattanhenge

Illegal Advertising Replaced With Public Art

Rocketboom interviews Jordan Seiler about his Public Ad Campaign replacing 120 illegal NPA Outdoor billboards with art in New York City. Related Episode: Brand Jacking and Subvertising. (Thanks to Ronen!)

NYC Pillow Fight 2009

The 2009 NYC Pillow Fight held on Wall Street in New York City. Music: Revolve by hisboyelroy. Also see Rocketboom coverage of the 2008, 2007, and 2006 Pillow Fights.

New York City 1911-Present

New York City 1911-Present, by Adam Quirk of Wreck and Salvage, NYPL Digital Gallery, video of the Empire State Building, music by Dosh

The World Record Appreciation Society

Rocketboom visits a ‘World Record Appreciation Society’ event in New York City, an open, participatory evening of world record setting organized by the creators of the Universal Records Database.

Happy Chinese New Year (Xin Nien Kuai Le!)

Scenes from the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade in New York, NY. Music by Podington Bear.

The History of Comic Sans at ROFLThing NYC

Rocketboom coverage of 2009 ROFLThing NYC: Font designer Vincent Connare talks about the history of his most famous work, Comic Sans. Music by Podington Bear.

Sockington the Cat at ROFLThing NYC

Rocketboom coverage of 2009 ROFLThing NYC: Joanne interviews Jason Scott about Sockington the Cat, the most popular cat on Twitter. Story links: Huzzah Socks Army, Rudy the Parrot, Rainy the Horse, Sockington Pics. More great music by Podington Bear.

Ji Lee of The Bubble Project at ROFLThing NYC

Rocketboom coverage of 2009 ROFLThing NYC: Joanne talks to Ji Lee, creator of The Bubble Project.

Alexis Ohanian of Reddit at ROFLThing NYC

Rocketboom coverage of 2009 ROFLThing NYC: Joanne interviews Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit. Awesome music by Podington Bear.