Cross-Laminated Timber Could Be Construction’s New “It” Material: Treehugger details all of CLT’s attributes. Park Slope Neighbors Annoyed With De Blasio’s Junk: NY Mag hilariously details how Mayor Bill De Blasio’s neighbors begrudgingly shopped at the moving family’s “free” pile despite the slim pickings. Happy Birthday Rubik’s Cube: It’s Erno Rubik’s birthday weekend and the Wall Street […]
Dubai Recreates NYC in Mall of the World: Dubai developers are creating a 48-million-square-foot, temp-controlled mall and it has a New York cultural district. ArchDaily takes us through the insane mini city. From Fashion and Finance to Dumplings: Bedford and Bowery spotlights two sisters who left lucrative careers to open a restaurant serving dumplings made […]
RocketSkates Go Up to 12 MPH: Apparently Kickstarter is where people go to find new ways to be a nuisance for city dwellers. Engadget spotlights the newest development–fashion-handicapped skates that let you zip along the sidewalk at insane speeds. Great news for the wearer. Bad news for everybody else. Ellen is Coming to New York!: […]
By the Year 2016 Sharks Will Take Over Brooklyn: With Brooklyn growing the way it is, it only makes sense that it would attract sharks. We’re talking about the new exhibit the New York Aquarium plans to open. The Brownstoner tells you how you can help make this dream come true. A Blue Whale Gets […]
Mind-Bending Bamboo Structures: It’s strong, it’s flexible, and it doesn’t even do yoga. Architizer showcases 7 bamboo structures you’ll have to see to believe. A Blast from Brooklyn’s Past: Take a step back in time with the Brookyn Historical Society’s old map showcase on July 10. The Brooklyn Paper has more on the nostalgic exhibit. […]
IKEA Lamp Changes Colors with Your Mood: It’s the mood ring of the 21st century. PSFK examines how designer Vittorio Cuculo hacked an IKEA lamp so that the world may know exactly how he’s feeling. Invasion of privacy? Possibly. Totally awesome? Definitely. Architects Pushing Fashion Forward: Architizer shows us that architects love fashion, and demonstrates it […]
To Buy or Not to Buy, That Is the Question: Millions of Americans are plagued with dilemma of renting vs. buying every year. Sparefoot helps us crack the code with this helpful infographic. A Tree-Shaped Farm-on-a-Skyscraper: Green Acres is the place to be. Or at least that’s what the designers of the Urban Skyfarm believe. FastCo. […]
Jail Cell Studio Rents for $1/Night: Only in NYC could there be a month long wait list to stay in a jail cell. For a buck a night, Brooklynites can discover what it’s like to be incarcerated. But in this city, a roof over your head will do. NY Daily News has more on the story […]
12-Year-Old Catches Another Great White Shark in the Rockaways: Okay… we’re sure by now you’ve figured out that one of our writers… (not saying who)… is a little obsessed with sharks. Either way, Brooklyn mag has pics of a kid catching another shark, and they’re 99.9% sure it’s a marketing ploy for the new Sharknado […]
One57 Gets its First Residents: If you haven’t heard of One57 you’ve probably been living under a rock. Well, the NY Times is here to lift that rock with an update of the “Billionaire’s Row” building, along with some residents who have already moved in. Extell’s $65 Million Townhouse: The NY Daily News spotlights Extell’s […]
A Dog Cage That Protects Fido in a Car Accident: Yes, we lured you with a puppy. And we don’t apologize. Our pups are like family, so we’re excited that this new cage with crumple zones, featured by Gizmodo, has made it to the States. New LEGO Set Combines Physical and Virtual Play: Everything is awesome! […]
Borrowing the Internet from the Library: Anything that involves more internet hotspots is a good thing. Well, according to Gizmodo, libraries may start offering Wi-Fi in areas with lower bandwidth. We can’t help but wonder what the overdue fees will be. Multitasking is So Yesterday: According to FastCo. there’s a new group of people in […]
Great White Sightings Off Rockaway Beach: Shark Week is a couple of months early this year, as a baby great white was caught (and released), and a a 10-footer was spotted… on the same day… by the same group of people. DNAinfo gives you the shocking details. Girl Scouts President Gives Advice: No, it’s not […]
A Mechanical Pharaoh Fan: Thanks to Thanko – not done on purpose, we promise – you can experience fanning Pharaoh-style, and you don’t even have to hire servants. Gizmodo spotlights the interesting new fan (lush grapes not included). A New Chef in Town: Brooklyn Magazine has discovered a new restaurant that just opened up under […]
9 Co-working Spaces in Brooklyn: It seems the world is going freelance but that doesn’t mean you have to forfeit human interaction. Brooklyn Magazine shows us nine great community workspaces to rub elbows with fellow freelancers. Amazon’s New Fire: The Perfect Phone for Moms?: Amazon has just released the new phone and FastCo. thinks they’ve […]
Check Out Apple’s New Aerial App: Apple Maps has a new feature called Flyover City Tours… and its awesome. Gizmodo has more details on the app along with a video that might actually make you feel like you’re flying. The Rocky Road to Pre-K: Let’s be honest. The competitive process of getting tots into preschool […]
Brick Single-Family on Clinton Hill Progressing Quickly: The Brownstoner has an update on the construction at 218 Greene Avenue, and it’s moving pretty quickly. Modern Marble Accents for Your Home: The Observer schools us on the new way to incorporate marble while showcasing ten of their marble picks. iMakr 3D Printing Company Moves to the […]
Everybody Loves Brooklyn… Except Brooklyn: The Observer talks about the fact that the name Brooklyn may be a top name everywhere else, but Brooklynites are so over it. Million Dollar Condos Come to Bed Stuy: Before you know it, we common folk won’t be able to afford Brooklyn. The Brownstoner has some details and beautiful […]
A Kid-Friendly 3D Printer?: Engadget showcases a printer that is easy enough for a kid to use… or let’s be honest, it’s easy enough for us to use. Is Jamaica, Queens Back in the Rezone?: Jamaica, Queens has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the city. The Wall Street Journal wonders if the recently revived […]
Kentile Sign to Come Down: Sadly, the Kentile Floors will have to come down, but it won’t be destroyed. The New York Times has more on the sign’s fate. A Lone Pie Protestor: When the Orange is the New Black themed truck started handing out free pies, we seriously doubt they expected to be protested. […]
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The Return of Cake Man Raven: Price hikes pushed him out of Greenpoint but Cake Man Raven is preparing for a comeback and Brooklyn Magazine is on the trail with details of the baker’s decadent return. Luxury in Bushwick?: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… Maserati? No doubt Bushwick is growing and the […]
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