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After a week of hearing all about these exhibitionists at the Standard Hotel, someone has finally sent us an image. See a much larger version here, and try to guess what's actually happening in this hotel room. Or don't. As Vanishing NY points out, city living has always offered glimpses into stranger's lives; two years ago HBO projected this on the side of a LES building, and before that we had films like Rear Window. The site points out that the Standard's management has created the dullest version of a voyeuristic experience, and "In his direction, the luxury hotelier lacks the depth and nuance of Hitchcock." It's true, but what does one expect from André Balazs? Maybe the residents at the Hotel Chelsea should create an artier version of this.

     

With June Gloom in full effect, New Yorkers had to bring their own sunshine to the city's inaugural spin as part of World Naked Bike Day. Around 40 riders came out and made their way around Manhattan yesterday, most not going completely buff as they cycled in support of more room for bikes on city streets. One 19-year-old told the News, "I figure it's the craziest thing I'll do in my life. My parents are going to kill me."