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Abandoned City Hall Station

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

I have waited for this day my whole New York life.

Above Photo: Postcard of City Hall Station in 1913

I finally got to go on a tour of the old, abandoned City Hall Station beneath NYC. Everyone has heard about it. The only glimpse you can get of it is when you stay on the downtown 6 train and look out the window as it loops around to become an uptown train.

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

The station opened in 1904 and it’s located right underneath City Hall Park and from certain areas in the park (that are now blocked off to the public), you can look down and see through the tops of the skylights in the station.

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

It closed in 1945 due to the increased subway ridership that led to longer trains, and thus longer platforms. The City Hall station (built on a tight curve) would have been difficult to lengthen, and it was also fairly close to the far busier Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station so the closure made sense at the time.

SIDE NOTE: I feel like I’m slowly realizing this in real time, but like… am I… into… history? When the hell did that happen?

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

The station was designed by Rafael Guastavino and is so unexpectedly refined for a subway station with its Romanesque Revival architectural style. (Yes I looked up what the name of the style is.)

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

Tours are arranged through the New York Transit Museum (you have to become a member for access to ticket sales), but it’s very much worth the price. Tickets go on sale usually twice a year for different blocks of time and absolutely always sell out.

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

This is, by far, one of the coolest things that you can see in New York. Equally as incredible as it was to walk around inside the crown of The Statue of Liberty.

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

It really did feel like walking into a time machine that shows you what old New York City would’ve felt like. Just an incredible experience.

Above Photo: City Hall Station, April 2023

I know that I only bought my New York Transit Museum membership solely for this tour, but of all the clubs to become a member to - this one really feels like a good fit for me. So excited to hear about what other tours will be offered throughout the year.

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ekimdesonbaharbaskadir · 1 year

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Preparing to visit NYC: Tips & What to Expect (FIRST TIMERS MUST WATCH) Things to do in New York

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cheapfaremart · 2 years

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fanchonmoreau · 8 days

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AP News: How have your Jewish roots influenced your role in this show, which is set in Nazi Germany? Bebe Neuwirth: I am very grateful to be an artist right now. And I’m very grateful to be a Jewish artist who is helping to tell this story of “Cabaret.” I feel the responsibility. I am a German Jew. I’m also a Russian Jew. I’m a Ukrainian Jew. I feel great responsibility. I’m honored to have that responsibility. A significant part of me is deeply conscious of that every time I step on the stage.

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I have a lot I can put in the tags as commentary here, but I actually think there are some things going on in this exchange that I don't want people to miss.

First of all, Cabaret does NOT take place in Nazi Germany. It takes place in Weimar Germany. The engine that drives Cabaret is that fascism is coming, the warning signs are everywhere, the darkness is encroaching... but it is not here yet.

Also, look at how the question addresses Bebe's Jewishness vs. how Bebe herself talks about her Jewishness. The interviewer asks about her "Jewish roots", suggesting that her Jewishness could be something just in her past. Bebe responds to that by affirming her identity in the present: she is a Jewish artist, a German Jew, a Russian Jew, a Ukrainian Jew. Like, if you didn't know she's a Jew, you certainly know by the end of that paragraph!

All three of these places have long histories of expelling and murdering their Jews, and not just during the Holocaust. She is here because her family, like the families of many Jews in New York and the surrounding areas (including mine!), survived that and got to safety. It is now her job to get on stage every night to tell a story about how a society allows for that expulsion and murder.

She calls it a great responsibility, and she feels honored to have it.

I don't want to fault the interviewer for phrasing it like this. It could be a way of testing the waters if you're unsure of someone's relationship to their heritage. I just find the ownership in Bebe's answers, particularly at this moment in time and in the context of this show, very moving. Yes. I am a Jewish artist. I am a Jew. Here is my history.

Anyway here's a cute video where Bebe talks about being Jewish and her relationship to being Jewish.

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#bebe neuwirth #cabaret #jumblr #cabaret nyc #you're the ASSOCIATED PRESS how do you fuck up THE SETTING OF CABARET #the overwhelming vibe of the video is 'I'm not sure how to articulate this but you are Jewish so you get it'#it's tribal but in the best way #Jewish things #anyway that history very much does come through in her Schneider #you just marvel at how this tiny woman can summon so much rage #and then you watch her retreat into smallness as she surrenders to her fear of the Nazis #'I regret everything'#anyway watch me go see Cabaret again lmao #Youtube

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3rdsday · 1 year

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Casey "a good kid from a bad neighborhood" Jones has my entire heart. If you even care.

#characters who refuse to be defined by the shitty circumstances of their lives mean everything to me #he grew up underprivileged and is an abuse victim and is struggling to pass his classes #but the first thing he does upon meeting a giant talking turtle #is do his best to help him out #he cares about protecting the people in bad situations like his #and trying to make the world (or even just nyc) a little bit better #hes just a regular dude #but hes putting himself right in the middle of these dangerous circumstances #because why shouldnt he fight? defend the people who cant fight themselves?#anyway. idw casey i love you so much #tmnt idw #tmnt

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spider-man-2o99 · 1 year

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when are you gonna see the new spiderverse?

it's not set in stone or anything, but we're aiming for sometime within the first week of its release if we can afford it!!

(on the note of spoilers: i Strongly Prefer to not be spoiled, but they won't like. Ruin My Life or really even my Day, i just would prefer to not be spoiled cause it's. like. a dick move, y'know? thanks. love yall)

#talking tag #asks #atsv #across the spider-verse #generally movies r a luxury we have to wait a couple months after release 2 see but i have been waiting for This One for Five Years so--#--it is a very VERY special treat :}#...even if they did For Some Reason decide that THE best color to flash wildly during like. Every Mig Scene is Give Cap Migraines Yellow.#foolish fool fools. if you wanted to reference the end of Issue Number One you need a PALER more DESATURATED yellow or a red/black gradient #in fact pushing the Paler Colors would work a lot better to contrast against him in a properly colored BLACK AND RED SUIT. LIKE THIS DESIGN #sheesh he lives in The Bleeding Neon Future but they pulled Future Inspiration from one of those boring sleek white smooth round shape guys #Nueva York in the comics wasnt meant to be a Cool Future it was meant to be half-criticism of Modern NYC by ppl who Lived There--#--and the other half was Speculation abt what it Could Be if Nothing About The World In (e616s) 1992 Changed For 107 Years #(...dot dot dot. comma. As Written By Overwhelmingly A Bunch Of Middle Class Cishet White Comic Book Guys[TM]. LMAO)#(the good stuff is GOOD the fun stuff is really REALLY fun and the Bullshit in comic book fashion offers up new writers to KILL On Sight <3 #look man im just. im rambling at this point but like i love marvel 2099 i think there are absolutely Some books that ARE worth reading--#--from the imprint and dismissing All Of It just for being 90s Comic Books is unfair to the many teams of people who worked on them yknow #i Do Not Like Pat Mills (MANY reasons.) but the initial art team behind Punisher 2099 (especially the penciler) put SO much passion into it #people only really remember Spider-Man 2099 today but e928 has a really rich developed lore that i get the sinking feeling we;ll probably--#--never actually See Again in any of the same capacity that it once existed at. but. yknow. time passes & things change & that's.. fine.

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theheadlessgroom · 1 year

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“O-Oh,” Randall nodded as he set down his candle, allowing him to better see her as he grabbed the stool he’d left earlier, sitting on it so that they could see eye-to-eye.

For a moment, he was mesmerized by her eyeshine: He knew some creatures, such as alligators, had them (having seen the shine of a gator’s eyes a couple times in his life); Dorian once told him the scientific term, tapetum lucidum, a funny word he struggled to pronounce when he first saw it, and had long forgotten until he looked at her now, in the dimness of the bathroom. Her eyes had a sort of rose-gold glow to them that was haunting in its presentation (once again reminding him of an alligator lurking just barely on the surface, watching laxly from its place in the water), and yet beautiful in its own right. He felt as if he could look at that shine forever.

Snapping out of his reverie, he remembered himself, and so he stooped to pick up the little bowl; there was plenty in there. Shyly, Randall looked up at Emily, then to the bowl in his hands, and then back to her, asking softly, “D-Do you, u-um...d-do you want me to, um, p-put more o-on?” He repeated the rub action, well aware of how warm his cheeks were as he asked her this, absentmindedly fidgeting with the bowl all the while.

#((oh absolutely! there's still tons of shows that will draw in plenty of customers; both nyc natives and visitors to the big apple))#((but i defidently do think the community will feel its absence; especially after being such a huge part of it for so long!))#((i hope that the crew; in particular the orchestra; will be able to get new gigs with one of the other shows running on broadway))#((because that has to be so stressful; to have that steady gig suddenly go up in a puff of smoke; and i really do wish them the best))#((and hope that they'll be able to get new jobs in the same field!))#((and y'know i admit; i sometimes find myself imagining broadway as just a long string of theaters and art houses))#((like i know it's an actual borough of new york and i'm sure there's lots of residential places/other things there beyond theaters))#((but i find myself imagining it being just a bunch of theaters all crammed together; each one playing a different musical!))#((silly i know; but that's the image that just pops into my head!))#outofhatboxes #beatingheart-bride #V:Part of Your World

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vecationist · 1 year

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24 Hours in New York: The Ultimate One-Day Tour for Exploring the City That Never Sleeps

Explore the vibrant city of New York in just one day with this action-packed itinerary! Start your day early with a visit to the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and learn about the history and significance of these landmarks. Then, head to the nearby 9/11 Memorial and Museum to pay your respects and gain a deeper understanding of the tragic events of September 11th.

Next, take a stroll through the charming neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and SoHo, known for their unique boutiques, cafes, and galleries. Grab lunch at one of the many local eateries before heading to the bustling Times Square, where you can snap some photos and experience the energy of the city that never sleeps.

In the afternoon, visit the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, home to a vast collection of art and artifacts from around the world. End your day with a visit to the stunning Central Park, where you can take a leisurely stroll, rent a bike, or simply relax and soak up the beauty of this urban oasis.

Please note that the exact timing of each activity may vary depending on traffic and crowds, so it's important to stay flexible and be prepared to adjust your schedule accordingly.

8:00 AM - Start your day with a visit to the iconic Central Park. Enjoy a stroll through the park and take in the beautiful scenery. You can also visit the Central Park Zoo or take a carriage ride through the park.

10:00 AM - Head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world. Spend a few hours exploring the galleries and admiring the art.

1:00 PM - Stop for lunch at one of New York's famous delis, such as Katz's Delicatessen or Carnegie Deli.

2:00 PM - Take a walk down Fifth Avenue and do some shopping at some of the world's most famous stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany & Co.

4:00 PM - Visit the Empire State Building and take in the breathtaking views of the city from the observation deck.

6:00 PM - Take a stroll through Times Square, one of the world's most famous tourist destinations. Enjoy the bright lights and hustle and bustle of the city.

7:00 PM - Stop for dinner at a top-rated New York restaurant, such as Le Bernardin or Per Se.

9:00 PM - Take in a Broadway show at one of the many theaters in the Theater District.

11:00 PM - End your day with a nightcap at a rooftop bar with a stunning view of the city, such as The Press Lounge or Westlight.

Note: Please keep in mind that this itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customized to fit your preferences and interests. Also, it's important to allow plenty of time for travel between locations, especially during rush hour.

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lupismaris · 2 years

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signifier of growing up "holiday edition" is, instead of beginning your holidays with sugary breakfasts, sleeping in and tv, they begin with mandatory medication, antacids, espresso so strong it might as well be gasoline, and whatever stimulants you need to duck tape your existence/sanity together for the next 24 hours before finishing the last Sprint of the cooking/cleaning needed before the "dinner at one pm" begins

#ive had my meds and antacids the espresso is brewing im gonna throw some spanikopita bites that i made three weeks #and froze for a time like this into the oven before i go smoke because that will be faster than making spinach bites from scratch #im so tired i dont want to go but i also dont want to be stuck in my flat #its days like today i grieve more than most not living in a place like nyc or any bigger city where i could just go be outside #camp out and people watch with a picnic or something and not be stuck inside #ah well things to do best get on them #all my love to my american friends who have a lot of hell to deal with today #and if you have shitty parents im you parent now i love you and im proud of you come grab some food and tell me about your day

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thisislizheather · 1 year

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Museum of Failure in NYC

“Museum of Failure is a collection of failed products and services from around the world. The majority of all innovation projects fail and the museum showcases these failures to provide visitors a fascinating learning experience. Innovation and progress require an acceptance of failure. The museum aims to stimulate productive discussion about failure and inspire us to take meaningful risks.”

God, I love a fun museum. There’s absolutely nothing better. I went to the Museum of Failure when it opened a few weeks ago in Brooklyn and I can’t recommend it enough. The space it’s displayed in is a bit of a failure in itself (on purpose maybe?), but once you get past that it’s a great way to spend an hour. Some highlights below!

As soon as you enter, there’s the Share Your Failure wall that visitors can contribute to. Best ones I read: not getting divorced, not kissing him, not wearing sunscreen when I was young.

Above Photo: Share Your Failure wall at the Museum of Failure, NYC

Above Photo: If this doesn’t remind you of the Toronto Science Center in the mid 90s, I don’t know what to tell you

Okay, Orbitz was not actually a good drink, but it completely paved the way for bubble tea to take off.

Above Photo: Diet candy AYDS, 1937-1980s

“Why take diet pills when you can enjoy AYDS?" HOW WAS THIS REAL? And how on earth was it successful for decades?? This appetite-suppressant candy was successful with the help of Hollywood celebrities and its popularity peaked in the 1970s. Obviously when the AIDS epidemic emerged in the 1980s the weight-loss product was doomed.

Above Photo: Atari ET Game & Console, 1982-1983

This is basically known as the worst video game of all time and Atari reported a $536 million loss in 1983 because of it. There’s a great documentary about it called Atari: Game Over about the urban legend that unsold copies were buried.

Above Photo: Low blow, museum. Low blow.

Is it funny that there’s a Titanic reference? Absolutely. Horrid, but funny.

Above Photo: Pinky Gloves, 2021

Oh no, these came out in 2021. A male trio of German inventors created gloves to wear when taking out tampons so that women wouldn’t get blood on their hands and have a “discrete way to dispose of the used product.” WOW.

Above Photo: Little Miss No Name, 1965

Firstly, I apologize for introducing this image into your subconscious. I really am. The brand Hasbro designed this unusual doll to be an alternative to the hugely popular Barbie. “In keeping with the climate of the mid-sixties, they wanted to teach little girls compassion and the realities of life for homeless people.”

Above Photo: Trump SECTION at the Museum of Failure, NYC

There’s a whole Trump wing in the museum, which is just *chef’s kiss*.

Above Photo: Spray On Condom, 2006-2008

This German product was supposed to be the solution to the problem of condoms being either too small or too big. Its instructions: “Simply insert penis into an apparatus to coat with melted latex and then wait 3 minutes for the latex to dry.” It failed because the idea of inserting one's penis into the apparatus scared men and the three-minute hardening time proved too long to wait.

Above Photo: Shared Girlfriend, 2017

Developed by Chinese company Taqu Ltd., the Shared Girlfriend service rented sex dolls for $45 a day. They were made of high-quality silicon and dolls were ordered with a smartphone app then delivered to your door. “After each rental, the dolls were disinfected, and the more heavily used and damaged parts were replaced.” ICK. Amazingly, the service was suspended only four days after its launch due to public outrage.

There were so many other incredible pieces on display (grass skis, the hula chair, the Elon Musk wall), you really should make an afternoon of it and see for yourself. I showed a few videos of the exhibit over on my spring ‘23 highlights on Instagram, if you’re interested in seeing even more. Such a fun time. Tickets available over here.

Now I beg you, world: bring back Pepsi Blue.

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scarletttbitch · 3 months

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saw the Sufjan Stevens musical (Illinoise) yesterday and i am absolutely Not okay about it

#it was... so good #literally sobbed for atleast half the show #bc it was so beautiful and impactful and everything that theater should be #and also bc i (and every other gay person in the audience) was processing 3yrs worth of trauma that the album reminds me of #and dealing with the very true story of sufjan and the things he wrote that album to process #all in the span of 90mins #i wanna see it again so so bad- ive heard its doing a national tour BUT i heard last night it may be bway bound so... heres hoping #anyway #if u live in nyc seriously try to see this show before it closes - its truly the best piece of theater i've seen since great comet

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fairuzfan · 6 months

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Hey queen. You seem v knowledgeable about pro-Palestinian charities. Would you mind making a post or giving some info on which ones are really effective and honest abt their work? I've been hearing some problematic things about UNRWA, and Save the Children seems to be doing very little (as far as I am informed). I donate to PCRF and MAP, but don't know any other, smaller orgs that may also need more awareness? Thanks ♥

hello, thanks for sending this in. so i've been trying to find smaller orgs for palestine that are specifically for helping gaza, but the issue is not much aid is being let in. PCRF is a really good org in my opinion, I'd always donate to them regardless.

There's also the Palestine Museum, which does really great cultural preservation work.

Palestine Legal is a legal aid group that helps palestinian and palestinian advocacy facing legal challenges.

Palestine Action is a direct action group that helps do disruptive protests.

Samidoun helps palestinian prisioners around the world and keeps and eye on them.

Within Our Lifetime is an NYC based palestinian led organization.

Palestinian Youth Movement is a favorite for Turtle Island led Palestinian resistance.

Palestine Feminist Collective is a Turtle Island feminist movement that works to spread culture and information.

Good Shephard Collective seems to be doing good work in Bethlehem as well.

I would mostly look for mutual aid groups for people from Gaza if you want to donate to them. Aya Ghanamah retweets mutual aid groups a lot.

I might share more groups in a second reblog after I hear back on best ways to help them.

#palestine #gaza #donation

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reallygroovyninja · 8 months

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#Let's go back #I remember seeing this video back in the 90's #White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)#I looked it up and this was released in 1983 #This was the best I could do for the video #its like they don't want you to see people snorting coke in a music video #I guess since the tv show Fame came out around that time #and they had a storyline about coke addicts and the whole NYC and coke use in the 80's thing #anyway this has been in my head for a few days #because of a video showing gov desantis looking like he was chasing the coke nose drip in a press conference #Youtube

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ekimdesonbaharbaskadir · 10 months

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TripAdvisor Things to AVOID in NYC (and what to do instead) Things to do in New York

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styafiya-blog · 1 year

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You Asked for Things to Do in Nyc this Summer,—and Here's What We Recommend

In this week's blog post, I choose to share some interesting information about my street summer time in America and Jamaica. Queens Brooklyn Bronx Manhattan I'm going to share with you a little bit of my teenage life, coming from the Jamaican islands which hold different cultures of all types of nations. You will have to change your way of movement. Learn more about the big city. I love music most of my teen life. I go wherever it is happening. Backyard parties and indoor clubs were my play ground. This was the time before the big internet and social media. The police did not understand that we were smoking cannabis and drinking. Many people were out in the party. If you will see women dancing with men. No smartphone was around. We had home phones and call boxes. We set a time and meet up to party the next morning.

New York City Caribbean party night I talk it live. I remember taking an African American woman and asking her for a dance. She did not know how to move to the base of the beats. I noticed they grew to love the dancehall reggae music over the years. They learned how we Jamaicans talked and how we vibe. Big respect to all my Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan women who love the sound of reggae. Summertime here in New York is my best time to see women show off their bodies. If you play your game right, you might find yourself in love with an American woman or another natural beauty nation.

when you are in New York City. Running around when the sun comes up in the summer, if you are into going to sea, do a search on Google. If you choose to go, be on your best behavior and follow the rule.

Summertime dating and meeting women in New York I like taking a woman to a reggae stage show if they are not Jamaican. I introduce them to Jerk Chicken, Roots drinks, and real high grades. Sometimes road trips are fun to do if the money is right, or you can just take the train or drive to Manhattan on forty-second street, where you have a Boardway live show. outdoor movie clubs life, however you choose it, is up to you.

#things to do in nyc this summer #nymer events #nyc summer activities #free summer events nyc #best things to do in nyc this summer #things to do in nyc summer

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best things to do in nyc in the summer

While Broadway shows are popular among tourists, Off-Broadway productions offer a more intimate and diverse theatrical experience. Check out performances at venues like the Public Theater, the Atlantic Theater Company, or the St. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city while sipping cocktails at one of NYC's many rooftop bars. The city boasts a wide range of options, from trendy hotspots to hidden gems, offering a perfect setting for a summer night out. [https://northlandz.com/blog/best-things-to-do-in-new-york-city]-best things to do in nyc in the summer

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