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Believe in East New York

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A Groundswell-organized group of "youth artists" painted this mural last summer on a wall outside the Broadway Junction subway station. More photos here.

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Cacophony in steel

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Broadway Junction

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Timeless

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Some people walk right in front of you when you're trying to take a picture. They usually make the picture much better.

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It rained yesterday

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and was windy.

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Apex Airtronics

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There's a great Street View shot of this building from the Atlantic Avenue viaduct (the stone-clad structure at right); here's a close-up of the front doors.

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This building's drapes have never matched its carpet, but this latest incarnation looks positively Frankensteinian.

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Poking fun

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at the Bronx's ubiquitous Royal Kingbee?

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St. Elizabeth’s

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A beautiful church with an ugly past




This is the first Oklahoma City bombing memorial I've seen in New York. (S.E.S. stands for St. Elizabeth School.)

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RAILEX

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Inclined trolley conveyors, rotating rail conveyors, tube-slot up conveyors, tube-slot down conveyors, and so much more!

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JFK AirTrain

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Swinging south from Jamaica Station

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9/11 memorial #145

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Barberz #73

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9/11 memorial #146

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I somehow missed this plaque last time we were here.

Blessed are those who have died in the Lord.
Let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.

In grateful and loving memory of

THOMAS R. KELLY, FDNY
and
RAYMOND R. YORK, FDNY

All emergency responders and
Victims who lost their lives in the tragic events of

September 11, 2001

May the angels lead them to paradise.
May the Father of mercies console their families with His peace.

REQUIESCANT IN PACE

Dedicated September 11, 2011

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It’s R3AL

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A good spot for rollerblading, apparently

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Beneath the J train

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Part of The Circus Comes to Town by Janet Ellen Morgan at PS 273 in Richmond Hill

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One building, two faiths

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Portal of the day

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Mid-level forest

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growing on the abandoned LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch

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Lion in the sunshine

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Hey guys!

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9/11 memorial #147

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I think this one's elaborate enough to count on its own.

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REAL ESTATE!!!!!!!!!

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WARNING

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THIS TREE IS HAZARDOUS TO SIGNS