Jen Carlson

Now that nearly everyone has the ability to capture video on their fancy telephones, we are able to view uncomfortable scenarios that we would have otherwise been blissfully ignorant to. The latest is a disturbed woman screaming cringe-inducing musings on the subway — such as threats of cutting her mother's... continue reading on Gothamist

The Port Authority alerted us to a new slideshow they put together in celebration of LaGuardia Airport's 70th Birthday! What, you don't want to celebrate an airport where you've undoubtedly suffered through delays? Too bad! LGA was dedicated on October 15th, 1939, as the New York Municipal Airport, and opened... continue reading on Gothamist

Yesterday Robert Lederman and fellow ARTIST member Jack Nesbitt were both arrested on the High Line for hocking their art — specifically, they received 5 summonses for vending without a Parks permit. In 2001 they were both plaintiffs in a Federal lawsuit that overturned the Parks permit requirement for... continue reading on Gothamist

Earlier this year we learned all about the brand new buses that would be hitting the streets — and now the fleet of experimental turbine hybrid DesignLine vehicles are here. We rode one this morning and the biggest thing we noticed is that a voice comes on before every... continue reading on Gothamist

Photo by Ryan Graney According to the NYC Office of Emergency Management, NJ-bound Lincoln Tunnel is closed to vehicles due to an earlier tractor-trailer accident. A reader sent in the above photo of the scene just before noon today. Detours are currently in place to George Washington Bridge and... continue reading on Gothamist