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New York Philippine Independence Day Parade 2014

2014-06-01T19:12:00.000-07:00

The annual Philippine Independence Day Parade was held earlier today on Madison Avenue to commemorate the 116th anniversary of Philippine Independence. The celebration was organized by the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI). This year's theme is "Triumphs of the Filipinos: Pride of the Philippines".

Manhattanhenge 2014

2014-05-31T13:51:00.002-07:00

Manhattanhenge came through last night and sunset lovers flocked to the streets (and parks) to take photos. Manhattanhenge occurs twice a year, during which the setting sun aligns with the east–west street grid in the borough of Manhattan. The images above were made in Pier 2 Gantry Park, Long Island City.

9/11 Memorial Museum Pavilion

2014-05-27T18:54:00.001-07:00

The National 9/11 Memorial Museum opened to the public last week at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. The museum displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The glass exterior features an image of the original Twin Towers.

The Empire State Building Lights Up for Memorial Day 2014

2014-05-26T05:05:00.001-07:00

The Empire State Building lights up in red, white and blue in honor of Memorial Day. These images wer made in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

East River

2014-05-22T04:45:00.001-07:00

View of the East River and midtown Manhattan from the East River State Park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn

Kara Walker's Sugary Sculptures at the Defunct Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

2014-05-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

Kara Walker’s “A Subtlety” (aka the Marvelous Sugar Baby) is organized by Creative Time and is currently on view at the Domino Sugar Factory (S 1st Street and Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn) until July 6.

An Upper East Side Townhouse

2014-05-06T19:21:00.001-07:00

A beautiful townhouse in Manhattan's Upper East Side with colorful window flowers.

Manhattan Schist Outcropping in Central Park

2014-05-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The island of Manhattan is built on strong metamorphic rock known as Manhattan Schist. In Central Park, outcrops of Manhattan Schist occur, such as the one shown above. It is also a popular site for visitors to relax and take selfies with the skyline in the background.

Jefferson Market Library

2014-04-29T08:13:00.002-07:00

The Jefferson Market Public Library is located at 425 Avenue of the Americas (at 10th St.) in Greenwich Village. It is part of the New York Public Library. The Victorian Gothic style building was designed by Frederick Clark Withers and Calvert Vaux (who also assisted in the design of Central Park) and was built during 1875-1877.

Jogging Trail Around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park

2014-04-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir is surrounded by a 1.58 mile jogging trail in Central Park. Many famous people have jogged here including former President Bill Clinton, Madonna and Jackie Onassis. The reservoir situated between 86th and 96th Street, and the main entrance to the reservoir is on Fifth Avenue and the 90th Street.

Cherry Blossoms on Roosevelt Island

2014-04-21T20:59:00.000-07:00

Hundreds of cherry trees in full bloom on Roosevelt Island

2014 Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue

2014-04-20T21:32:00.000-07:00

They are some of the participants in this year's Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival. The area along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets was closed to vehicular traffic for this festival.

Sheep Meadow in Central Park

2014-04-15T19:35:00.000-07:00

Sheep Meadow in Central Park, April 12, 2014.

Jade Vine at the New York Botanical Garden

2014-04-14T19:22:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blooms at the New York Botanical Garden's Conservatory is the jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys). The jade vine is indigenous to the Philippines, where its tendrils scramble up tropical rain forest trees in an effort to seek out sunlight.

Early Spring by the Lake in Central Park

2014-04-12T21:11:00.002-07:00

A relaxing scene by the Lake in Central Park with the San Remo in the background.

Fabergé Big Egg Hunt

2014-04-10T19:53:00.000-07:00

More than 250 big Fabergé eggs, some created by famous artists and designers, are on display all across the five boroughs of the city. You can participate in the hunt by using a free smartphone app that allows you to check in at the egg sculptures you find. Participants will have a chance to win jewel-encrusted Fabergé egg pendants valued at $30,000 and $48,000. The egg hunt runs for three weeks. All the eggs, which are more than 2 feet tall, will be displayed at Rockefeller Center from April 18 through April 25.

April Showers

2014-04-07T18:32:00.003-07:00

A rainy evening in Times Square, 72nd Street subway station, and on 7th Avenue in midtown Manhattan.

Alice Aycock's Sculptures, "Park Avenue Paper Chase"

2014-03-30T20:59:00.001-07:00

These are the new sculptures by American artist Alice Aycock on the Park Avenue Mall between 52nd Street and 57th Street. Entitled "Park Avenue Paper Chase," the monumental pieces really play on the whimsicality of paper objects and the materiality of aluminum and fiberglass. According to the artist, the works are "the metaphorical visual residue of the energy of New York City."

Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

2014-03-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

The 24-hour Sprinkles Cupcake ATM was unveiled this morning on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The machine, which dispenses cupcakes for $4.25 each, is stocked with fresh cupcakes regularly until 2 AM and restocked again at 9 AM. Sprinkles is located at 780 Lexington Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets.

"The Kelpies" at Bryant Park

2014-03-25T18:39:00.000-07:00

Andy Scott’s monumental sculpture “The Kelpies,” comprised of two 15-foot horse heads, are currently on display in Bryant Park (Sixth Avenue) in midtown Manhattan. The exhibition is part of the annual Tartan Week. “The artistry and architectural scale of “The Kelpies” pay homage to Scotland’s history, now creatively celebrated in artistic form for the modern day,” Scott says. His original 100-foot monumental sculptures, depicting supernatural water horses from Celtic folklore, remain in the Helix, a massive outdoor park and amusement area midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. “The Kelpies" will be on display through April 22.

East Broadway

2014-03-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

East Broadway is sometimes called "Little Fuzhou" because of the recent influx of many Chinese immigrants, most of whom are from Fuzhou, China. It used to be home to a large Jewish community on the Lower East Side.

Macy's Annual Flower Show

2014-03-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

The Annual Macy's Flower Show takes on "The Secret Garden Theme" at he main floor of Macy's Herald Square in midtown Manhattan. Visitors are greeted by The Lady in the Red Dress, a 14-foot floral sculpture in runway-inspired attire. The flower show runs through April 6.

Olaf Breuning and the Public Art Fund's "Clouds" in Central Park

2014-03-18T18:37:00.000-07:00

Olaf Breuning, in conjunction with the Public Art Fund recently unveiled his art installation called "Clouds" in Central Park at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Sixtieth Street. The installation consists of bright blue aluminum clouds held aloft by 35-foot-tall steel supports.

Broadway Maquee: If/Then Starring Idina Menzel at the Richard Rogers Theatre

2014-03-07T18:15:00.001-08:00

If/Then, a new Broadway musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, is now in previews and will officially open on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. If/Then is a contemporary musical that follows Elizabeth as she rebuilds her life in New York.

Coca-Cola and Art

2014-03-04T19:10:00.000-08:00

Christie's New York is offering Coca-Cola (3), one of the most famous Pop Art paintings by Andy Warhol in it's auction. The a painting is considered a founding work of the Pop Art movement. Meanwhile, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a Han Dynasty jar overpainted with the Coca-Cola logo by artist Ai Weiwei. The artist aims at "provoking viewers to recognize that China's engagement with the West has had both destructive and creative consquences."