Subway Strangeness
Today is the 105th anniversary of the first subway line opening in NYC.
Today is the 105th anniversary of the first subway line opening in NYC.
Molly visits some of the most picturesque landmarks in New York City.
Digital artist Borna Sammak displays his video art at a Best Buy in New York City.
Story links: Bear-4 HD Camera Flight, 1337arts Icarus Project TimeLapse Video (Max Altitude: 93,000 ft), Broadway Apple Store Flyover, Broadway store will feature unique roof design, high five new york city, Amplichoir, Carl Sagan - ‘A Glorious Dawn’ ft Stephen Hawking, Barack Obama’s amazingly consistent smile, HostingYourParty, Has Microsoft Completely Lost It?
Rocketboom field correspondent Ella Morton heads down to the Manhattan Bridge Centennial Parade to learn more about the bridge’s rich history. story links: Catherine and Cherry, Manhattan Bridge Photo, Brooklyn Pic, Life Magazine “Manhattan Bridge Under Construction”, Life Magazine “Manhattan Bridge Construction”, Bridge Pic Det, Brownstoner, Manhattan Bridge, March of the Dizzy Loonies, First Avenue - Little Italy, Old Chinatown, Birds Eye View, Golden Gate Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Manhattan Bridge Piers
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
Rocketboom captures moments from this morning’s September 11th commemoration at Zuccotti Park near the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Rocketboom Spotlight: New York Airplane Flight by Sam Fuller.
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!
Rocketboom NYC correspondent Ella Morton explores New York City’s Summer Streets program.
Rocketboom NYC Correspondent Ella Morton meets up with Manhattan Borough Historian, Michael Miscione, to talk about the changing landscapes of New York City.
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.
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 by Molly.
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
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!)
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, by Adam Quirk of Wreck and Salvage, NYPL Digital Gallery, video of the Empire State Building, music by Dosh
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.
Scenes from the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade in New York, NY. Music by Podington Bear.
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.
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.
Rocketboom coverage of 2009 ROFLThing NYC: Joanne talks to Ji Lee, creator of The Bubble Project.
Rocketboom coverage of 2009 ROFLThing NYC: Joanne interviews Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit. Awesome music by Podington Bear.