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TED Talks
Bjarke Ingels: Floating cities, the LEGO House and other architectural forms of the future
Design gives form to the future, says architect Bjarke Ingels. In this worldwide tour of his team's projects, journey to a waste-to-energy power plant (that doubles as an alpine ski slope) and the LEGO Home of the Brick in Denmark -- and...
TED Talks
Kent Larson: Brilliant designs to fit more people in every city
How can we fit more people into cities without overcrowding? Kent Larson shows off folding cars, quick-change apartments and other innovations that could make the city of the future work a lot like a small village of the past.
TED Talks
Robert Hammond: Building a park in the sky
New York was planning to tear down the High Line, an abandoned elevated railroad in Manhattan, when Robert Hammond and a few friends suggested: Why not make it a park? He shares how it happened in this tale of local cultural activism.
TED Talks
Jill Sobule: Global warming's theme song, "Manhattan in January"
A happy song about global warming, from Jill Sobule.
TED Talks
Moshe Safdie: How to reinvent the apartment building
In 1967, Moshe Safdie reimagined the monolithic apartment building, creating “Habitat ’67,” which gave each unit an unprecedented sense of openness. Nearly 50 years later, he believes the need for this type of building is greater than...
TED-Ed
How one design flaw almost toppled a skyscraper | Alex Gendler
In 1978, Diane Hartley was writing her undergraduate architecture thesis when she made a shocking discovery. After weeks of poring over the Citicorp Center's building plans, she'd stumbled on an oversight that threatened to topple the...
Crash Course
Growth, Cities, and Immigration Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the massive immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th century. Immigrants flocked to the US from all over the world in this time period. Millions of Europeans moved to the...
PBS
Above Manhattan's bustle, a reshaped public space - Highline
In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it's a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in...
Curated Video
How to Factor In the Time of Day with a Digital Camera
Howcast - Learn how to factor in the time of day when using a digital camera from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this Howcast photography lesson.
Curated Video
How to Pick a Whiskey with J Rosser Lomax
Howcast - Learn about J Rosser Lomax of Rye House in NYC, one of Howcast's whiskey experts, in this video.
Curated Video
How to Make a Manhattan Cocktail
Howcast - Learn how to make a Manhattan from the experts at NYC's Rye House in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Prepare for the New York Marathon Route
Howcast - The New York City Marathon draws competitors from all over the world. To be confident in the race, take the time to get to know the route.
Curated Video
How to Make Deep Fried Food with Chris Sell of ChipShop
Howcast - Learn about chef Chris Sell, one of Howcast's fried food experts, in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand Infertility with Dr. Daniel Stein
Howcast - Learn about Dr. Daniel Stein, one of Howcast's infertility specialists, in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand Heart Disease with Dr. Dennis Finkielstein
Howcast - Learn about Dr. Dennis Finkielstein, one of Howcast's experts in heart disease, in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Ride a Motorcycle with Joonil Park
Howcast - Learn about professional motorcycle instructor Joonil Park, one of Howcast's motorcycle experts, in this video.
Curated Video
Plumbing Basics with Master Plumber John Wood
Howcast - Learn about Master Plumber John Wood, one of Howcast's plumbing repair experts, in this video.
Curated Video
How to See Manhattanhenge
Howcast - Broadway's neon lights are bright, but to see New York City truly shine, check out Manhattanhenge.
Curated Video
How to Pole Dance with Mai Yee
Howcast -Learn about Mai Yee, one of Howcast's pole dancing experts, in this video.
Curated Video
How to Get Broadway Show Tickets
The roar of the crowd on the Great White Way comes at a price, so take a proactive approach to getting your tickets.
Curated Video
Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s hush money sentencingSource The Independent
Curated Video
New Yorkers prepare for arraignment of Donald Trump
New Yorkers prepare for indictment of Donald TrumpOriginal
Curated Video
House Tour: Renter-Friendly DIYs Transformed This NYC Apartment into a Dreamy Home
See renter-friendly upgrades that turned a small Upper East Side apartment into a colorful cozy home with Paris style.
Curated Video
House Tours: A $2300 One-Bedroom Apartment in New York City
Name: Kirsten Ashley Location: New York City, New York Size: 529 square feet Type of Home: One-bedroom apartment Years lived in: 9 months, renting “I was really excited to move into this apartment,” begins kindergarten teacher and...