Halloween is just around the corner, and amNewYork takes a look at one of New York City's most famous ghosts: the movie Ghost! (R.I.P. Patrick Swayze.) The movie is set in pre-Giuliani New York—1990 to be exact—and more specifically in SoHo. One local told the paper about that era of the city, saying, “I think 1990 might have been just sort of the cusp of the change. I think the city had turned a corner.” more ›

Shake Shack, Danny Meyer's insanely popular upscale burger joint, is expanding, with new Manhattan locations planned for the theater district and the Upper East Side (as well as the previously announced Nolita outpost, plus Miami Beach and Kuwait). In all, five new Shake Shacks will open in 2010, and Meyer's not stopping there. In an adulatory Times profile, he says "in five years we could have 20, mostly up and down the East Coast." And why not? These shacks make bank. more ›

If you haven't taken the time to revisit all the Ghostbusters landmarks, and we're guessing that even with this handy map, you haven't—then head over here. The Scout has a side by side comparison of movie stills and the locations in their current state. The best part, this is all part of a new series called “New York, You’ve Changed." more ›

Sure, old buildings have plenty of supporters sticking up for their preservation and landmark rights, but what about coordinates of where historic events took place? The NY Times takes a look at 39-year-old amateur historian, and Columbia grad, Andrew Carroll's project to preserve and mark those sites. While his mission will take him to all 50 states, there are plenty of places here in NYC (Barack Obama Alley anyone?). more ›

If only you'd stayed in school, you'd still be in bed right now. Then, around noon, you'd probably go frolic in today's winter wonderland, your carefree yelps of joy piercing the ears of bitter office drones stumbling through snowdrifts on their harried lunch breaks. And as if an entire day of unbridled freedom from tests and homework isn't enough of a gift, the Parks Department will be sweetening the deal today with "free winter fun" in all five boroughs. Sucks to have a job today! more ›