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The subway is getting connected. Straphangers will be able to access the Internet at four stations in Chelsea on the stairs, platforms, and mezzanines by the end of the year. Say goodbye to your moderately peaceful (on a good day), distraction free, responsibility-less commute. More»
The MTA recently announced that they would host a contest for technological heads around the city to come up with the best apps that would ultimately serve the MTA and New Yorkers in general. They will offer $15,000 in prizes to creators of the most useful programs. Here's some ideas and issues that the upcoming apps need to address. More»
Pop-Up stores, parties and restaurants seem to be all the rave these days. But, one group of culinary experts decided to give a whole new meaning to the pop-up dining experience. A group of culinary experts created what is described by the New York Times as a "traveling bistro, complete with tables, linens, fine silverware and a bow-tied maître d’hôtel." More»
- Since February the MTA has slowly been rolling out a new, less wordy, garbage can decal. By the end of the year there should be 5,000 of the new cans in the system. [Gothamist]
- One of the best ways to save the environment is to eat insects. [DerSpieglel] More»
The L Train, New York's most amorous subway line, won't run between Manhattan and Brooklyn this weekend. Party people, Motorino delivery boys and inter-borough booty callers (people still say booty call, right?) better start saving up for cab fare. More»
Eavesdropping In: Subway Gets More Talkative, Annoying; Lady Gaga Actually Looks Human On "Vanity Fair" Cover
- Wireless and cell phone signals coming to the subway. So you can complain about the MTA while you're on it. [NYDN]
- Lady Gaga lands Vanity Fair cover. Flashes peace sign rather than middle finger. [GagaDaily]
- Slow news days lead to headlines about Julia Roberts eating an entire pizza. [GabeDelahaye]
- Campbell Soup appreciated Andy Warhol's free publicity. [Blackbook]
- At this point, Superdive's just messing with us. [Grieve]
- Lake Oh No!: George Clooney's Italian girlfriend involved in cocaine scandal. [Radar]
Eavesdropping In: Subways About To Get More Annoying, Lady Gaga Actually Looks Human On "Vanity Fair" Cover
- Wireless and cell phone signals coming to the subway. So you can complain about the MTA while you're on it. [NYDN]
- Lady Gaga lands Vanity Fair cover. Flashes peace sign rather than middle finger. [GagaDaily]
- Slow news days lead to headlines about Julia Roberts eating an entire pizza. [GabeDelahaye]
- Campbell Soup appreciated Andy Warhol's free publicity. [Blackbook]
- At this point, Superdive's just messing with us. [Grieve]
- Lake Oh No!: George Clooney's Italian girlfriend involved in cocaine scandal. [Radar]
Just as everyone wants to escape the city heat, it's getting harder to do so. No one has the cash to pay for the LIRR to Southampton. The MTA is eliminating Metrocard options as it hikes prices for surviving ones. And whether or not you can afford a ticket, trains will muck up your schedule. More»
- Bear hates fireworks. Bear spoils 4th of July. Things don't end well for bear. [WSJ]
- MTA wants to pimp the bus. MTA, there is no possible way you will succeed at this, because you have the Midas touch, but with crap instead of gold. [NYMag]
- Katy Perry made Russell Brand wait a few days for sex, and that solved all of their problems. [CNN]
- LiLo and an Israeli lady soldier named Eilat Anschel may be gettin' down. If this is true, we will high five you, Lindsay. [NYDN]
- Real estate gets sexier. Omg, how is that even possible? [NYT]
- Ha! Russian spy was wanted to seduce Princes William and Harry. Wow. [Post]
Eavesdropping In: Prince Harry Plummets, Play Me Pianos Pep Up Nuptials, Politicians Smoke Pot
- Prince Harry was thrown off a horse in Central Park. [Post]
- "Play Me, I'm Yours" public art pianos are the newest hot wedding accessory [NYDN]
- Bubble Battle in Times Square! [Gothamist]
- NY Pols are pot-tastic. [NYMag]
- Stonewall riots veteran is quite elderly and super adorable. Then she reminisces about punching people so hard the stones in her rings fall out. [NYT]
- Goodbye forever, W train. [WSJ]
The city is making efforts to prevent the men responsible for this quarter-mile-long masterpiece along the walls of the L.A. River from ever being able to pull off a tag like it again. It's the most notorious piece by the Metro Transit Assassins (cute, right?), More»
Vassili Verrecchia Shows Off His Favorite Things In His Paris Home
While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him...
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