Tag: New York City
New York City begins to celebrate first immigrant -- a Dominican
History has taught us that New York City was founded by the Dutch as New Amsterdam, before it was renamed. But now, researchers are highlighting an immigrant from what is now the Dominican Republic who is believed to be the first immigrant to arrive....
New York's Museum of Modern Art reconsiders decision to raze neighbor
New York City's Museum of Modern Art is a popular stop for locals and visitors. The nearby Museum of American Folk Art isn't as well-known, but it's design is celebrated. That's why so many people were surprised when MoMA indicated it was going to tear the building down....
New York's Museum of Modern Art 'acquires' @ for its permanent collection
@ -- that little symbol that has come to define the digital age -- is permanently enshrined in New York City's Museum of Modern Art. But lest you think this symbol is purely a creation of the digital age, it goes back much farther. In fact, the symbol's first recorded use was by monks in the sixth or seventh century....
Bloomberg's New York sugary drink ban blocked in court
New York City's ban on the sale of sugary drinks was struck down in court earlier this week, one day before the ban was supposed to take effect. And while some critics cheered, other critics say the ban wasn't broad enough to cover the range of potentially harmful sugary drinks....
Tax-exempt bonds fund some private projects
Billions of dollars from state and local governments are under scrutiny because private corporations are using them to fund tax-free projects. One reporter says this is a loophole that needs to be reviewed....
New play about Isaac Newton tells story of time he supposedly put a needle in his eye
Lucas Hnath's play about Isaac Newton takes a fresh approach to sorting fact from fiction. While telling the tale of the time Isaac Newton supposedly put a needle into the back of his eye, a narrator helps the audience separate sort out what's real by writing actual facts on a chalkboard....
New York designers create drone-proof 'Stealth Wear'
A New York-based design team has created a line of clothing that hides the wearer from airborne thermal imaging, with drones particularly in mind. The design team behind the clothing is hoping its art and design project will help promote discussions about the high price of privacy....
My Micro NY creates smaller living for New York City
Micro-unit apartments are gaining popularity in big cities, running out of space. Through smart design and creativity, the winner of New York's adAPT NYC competition has created a plan for smaller units, with smart design. ...
Spanish-turned American Flamenco artist releases album inspired by colors of spring
Lara Bello's new Flamenco album is inspired by an American. But its roots, and its title, are absolutely Spanish. Bello grew up in Granada, surrounded by Flamenco culture. And her new album reflects that culture....
Singapore transplants create iPad app, comic book spinoff, to teach Chinese to English speakers
Yen Yen Woo and Colin Goh want their daughter to learn to speak Chinese. They moved to New York from Singapore, so it's important to them that their daughter reflect both American and Chinese cultures. So they created the Dim Sum Warriors to do just that....
