Black NYC Subway guard rails
The guard rails placed inside NYC Subways now have a black variant.
Here are some photos of the black NYC subway guard rails that have been slowly installed across select stations in the NYC Subway system. When they were first installed, most of the guard rails were bright yellow in color but these black ones seem to blend into the grit a little better.
A giant pigeon overlooks 10th Avenue
The High Line introduces a large pigeon sculpture.
Perched above 10th Avenue at around 30th St on The High Line spur is an incredible sculpture titled Dinosaur made by Iván Argote. The giant pigeon measures 21 feet in height and places the iconic NYC bird as master over its human counterparts. Up close, the bird’s details are even more striking, with its signature red feet and talons nearly digging into its concrete podium.
The best view is right up next to it, but pull a bit farther back along the Moynihan Connector bridge or even south on 10th Avenue and you’ll really see the bird in its element. Go check it out until Spring 2026!
Two Omnium Cargo Bikes Meet in NYC
When two Omnium’s meet on the street…
Omnium Cargo Bikes aren’t necessarily rare in NYC but I rarely see them parked like this. So when I saw this full-sized Omnium cargo bike parked on Madison Avenue I knew I had to take the opportunity to get a duo shot. My Mini Max is on the right.
What happened to the Brooklyn Banks?
A tour of the old Brooklyn Banks in Manhattan.
Check out this video tour of the current state of the former Brooklyn Banks. Today, this historic skate spot is renamed as Gotham Park after a lengthy abandonment and an even lengthier renovation. It is still under construction at some parts, but Gotham Park is open to the public and it includes many of the same iconic skate ramps and rails as well as nice new places to play basketball and other recreational activities.
Images from ‘Super Saturday’ in NYC Chinatown
A few personal photos from Lunar New Year celebrations on Super Saturday.
It was a fun and chaotic day this past Saturday in NYC Chinatown as many came out to celebrate “Super Saturday” for Lunar New Year. I’ve missed this particular day the past few years due to travel so I was glad to be home for it this year. Super Saturday is always just a fun and free way to enjoy NYC as the entire city descends upon Chinatown to launch confetti, mini firecrackers, and noise makers in an unofficial Open Streets way (no vehicular traffic is allowed in Chinatown during this day).
Cars were gone and people filled nearly every inch of public space at times, especially on Mott St near Pell. I even bumped into some family and friends!
Check out some photos of a special actor filming one of the premiere lion dance groups in Chinatown.
New wayfinding signs at W 155th St in Washington Heights
New WalkNYC Wayfinding signs have made it to Washington Heights!
These signs must have popped up in the neighborhood rather recently. A quick check on Google Maps shows the latest imagery there from August 2024 without these signs so I am assuming they were placed some time after the end of year holidays in 2024.
This sign here on W 155th St and Broadway is part of NYC’s WalkNYC Wayfinding initiative, originally designed by Pentagram. Uptown doesn’t always get the love for this kind of design until much later (we might not have the visitor foot traffic for it), so it’s nice to see we’ve finally been graced by the beauty of Pentagram. :P
Snow days in Washington Heights
A few shots I took in Washington Heights.
It finally snowed a significant amount this past week in NYC and I went out to give you all the photo report: IT STUCK!
Here’s a few scenes from the neighborhood as the white fluff came down. DSNY snow plows were out and scraping the streets every few minutes.
A crane fell over in Madison Square Park
What is this toppled crane at Madison Square Park?
Well, not quite.
This giant toppled crane, titled Fixed Crane, at Madison Square Park is the artwork of Nicole Eisenman. It is currently on view until March 9, 2025 and features a vintage crane with a 90-foot arm leaned over on its side. The art piece takes over the entire Oval Lawn in the center of Madison Square Park and invites viewers to walk right up to it to get a closer look. While you can’t climb the crane, you are welcome to touch it and interact with it as this massive metal structure sits idle.
Check it out before it gets disassembled and move elsewhere!