New Spin for Classic Carousel
Jane's Carousel made its long awaited debut in Brooklyn Bridge Park, offering waterfront views – and rides – to fans of all ages.
Topic: Arts & Culture
An Alternate Side to Parking Spaces
Parking spaces around the city got whimsical makeovers as part of the annual Park(ing) Day festivities.
via DNAinfo.com
Closing the Book on Borders
The Columbus Circle branch of the faltering bookstore chain offered bittersweet bargains in its final hours.
via The New York Times
Alzheimer’s Robs Poet of His Words
Jack Agüeros, the playwright and poet, has lost the ability to read and write because of Alzheimer's disease.
via Mott Haven Herald
Murals Keep Memories Alive
Memorial murals began appearing in the South Bronx in the 1990s as reminders of those lost. Now the art of the memorial mural may be dying.
Juggling No Longer Just a Sideshow
As World Juggling Day approaches, a group of New Yorkers keeps the circus art popular year round.
Coffeehouse Faces Swan Song
The Uptown Coffeehouse, which has brought folk music to Riverdale for 24 years, may be nearing its final curtain.
Last Tag Looms for 5Pointz
5Pointz, a Queens-based haven for graffiti artists, could be shuttered to make way for development.