Patrick James 
What would the streets of New York City look like without cars? For a recent New York Times opinion piece, Bruce McCall imagines what the Big Apple might look like all roads were car-free. It's a vision we could surely get behind.
UPDATE: While I acknowledge that I totally failed to communicate it, the point of this post was that although McCall is bearish on the idea, we stand by our support of livable streets.
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Josh Owens, also known as Mindrelic, created this wonderfully dramatic timelapse video of his favorite corners of New York City.
Contrary to Mayor Bloomberg's new video, new crime statistics say New York City is getting worse for homosexuals, not better.
Yesterday, Jordan Seiler (a GOOD 100 honoree) and a small army of artists took to New York's streets to replace what they contend are illegal...
It's not all stencils and posters. Over at Hyperallergic, Luna Park has compiled a great gallery of sculptural street art in New York City....
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday that the city is partnering with Zipcar for the city's first official car sharing program.
A video tribute to life, love, and the moments in time that make up both.
Yesterday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented the welcomed news that its overburdened school system would be getting 42 more...
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This year, New York State rejiggered the standardized tests that it uses to measure the math and reading proficiency of its third through eighth...
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Finding a free condom in New York City is now as simple as checking your smartphone.
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One of the most indelible images that education reformers once trotted out in the fight for increased teacher accountability were the so-called...
Thanks to remote controlled plane, you're about to see New York City like you've never seen it before.
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From designers to developers, you're invited to our Design Hackathon, a challenge on the theme of 21st-century citizenship.
