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| New York Today: Our City That Never Was | New York Today: Our City That Never Was |
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| Updated, 8:12 a.m. | |
| Good morning on this perfect fall Friday. | Good morning on this perfect fall Friday. |
| Is there any clash of ideas as “monumental” as the one over our city’s skyline? | Is there any clash of ideas as “monumental” as the one over our city’s skyline? |
| For every spike, steeple and spire, there are wastebaskets full of dashed architectural ambitions. | For every spike, steeple and spire, there are wastebaskets full of dashed architectural ambitions. |
| These unbuilt projects often tell us as much about our city’s history and values as the built environment, says Sam Lubell, co-author with Greg Goldin of “Never Built New York.” | These unbuilt projects often tell us as much about our city’s history and values as the built environment, says Sam Lubell, co-author with Greg Goldin of “Never Built New York.” |
| Take I. M. Pei’s Hyperboloid, a sleek hourglass office tower and transit hub proposed in the 1950s, which would have entailed the demolition of Grand Central Terminal. | Take I. M. Pei’s Hyperboloid, a sleek hourglass office tower and transit hub proposed in the 1950s, which would have entailed the demolition of Grand Central Terminal. |
| Even as the rest of America took to the road in cars, and struggling railroads were liquidating assets, our city preserved the Beaux-Arts building in Midtown. | Even as the rest of America took to the road in cars, and struggling railroads were liquidating assets, our city preserved the Beaux-Arts building in Midtown. |
| (Sorry about that, Mr. Pei, but we’re glad it didn’t pan out.) | (Sorry about that, Mr. Pei, but we’re glad it didn’t pan out.) |
| Or imagine floating in a translucent bubble to Governors Island on a gondola designed by Santiago Calatrava. | Or imagine floating in a translucent bubble to Governors Island on a gondola designed by Santiago Calatrava. |
| Sounds nice, but in 2006 The Times’s architecture critic argued that the plan ran up against one of New York’s hottest commodities: a spectacular view. | Sounds nice, but in 2006 The Times’s architecture critic argued that the plan ran up against one of New York’s hottest commodities: a spectacular view. |
| And then there was Trump City. | And then there was Trump City. |
| Donald J. Trump’s plan for a grandiose, 14.5-million-square-foot city-within-a-city on the West Side would have included office buildings, 7,600 apartments, a huge shopping mall and the world’s tallest building. | Donald J. Trump’s plan for a grandiose, 14.5-million-square-foot city-within-a-city on the West Side would have included office buildings, 7,600 apartments, a huge shopping mall and the world’s tallest building. |
| But its magnitude aroused staunch opposition in the neighborhood, sparking what Mr. Trump described as “a war to the death.” | But its magnitude aroused staunch opposition in the neighborhood, sparking what Mr. Trump described as “a war to the death.” |
| Trump City was eventually downgraded to what is now known as Trump Place — where, earlier this week, the owner of three buildings removed the president-elect’s name from their façades. | Trump City was eventually downgraded to what is now known as Trump Place — where, earlier this week, the owner of three buildings removed the president-elect’s name from their façades. |
| Occasionally, though, adventurous architecture does get built here. Test your knowledge of New York’s new skyline with this quiz: Can you identify some of our most iconic modern structures by their silhouettes? | Occasionally, though, adventurous architecture does get built here. Test your knowledge of New York’s new skyline with this quiz: Can you identify some of our most iconic modern structures by their silhouettes? |
| Here’s what else is happening: | Here’s what else is happening: |
| Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which day is the fairest of them all? | Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which day is the fairest of them all? |
| Today. | Today. |
| Sunshine. Blue skies. Mid-60s. Enough said. | Sunshine. Blue skies. Mid-60s. Enough said. |
| We’ll have another divine day on Saturday, but beginning that night — and lasting the rest of the weekend — things are looking wishy-washy and wet. | We’ll have another divine day on Saturday, but beginning that night — and lasting the rest of the weekend — things are looking wishy-washy and wet. |
| • How Rudolph W. Giuliani, a leading contender to become secretary of state, made millions as ex-mayor. [New York Times] | • How Rudolph W. Giuliani, a leading contender to become secretary of state, made millions as ex-mayor. [New York Times] |
| • The Chelsea bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahimi, pleaded not guilty to federal charges. [New York Times] | • The Chelsea bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahimi, pleaded not guilty to federal charges. [New York Times] |
| • Mayor Bill de Blasio increased New York’s budget by $1.3 billion. [New York Times] | • Mayor Bill de Blasio increased New York’s budget by $1.3 billion. [New York Times] |
| • Two men were charged with murdering a 26-year-old in Manhattan and burying his body on the Jersey Shore. [New York Times] | • Two men were charged with murdering a 26-year-old in Manhattan and burying his body on the Jersey Shore. [New York Times] |
| • As New York sees a spike in reporting of hate crimes following the election, Ku Klux Klan advertisements have appeared on Long Island. [WNYC] | • As New York sees a spike in reporting of hate crimes following the election, Ku Klux Klan advertisements have appeared on Long Island. [WNYC] |
| • ... And a swastika is spotted on the subway. [New York Post] | • ... And a swastika is spotted on the subway. [New York Post] |
| • Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York State attorney general, has asked the police department to increase vigilance in fighting hate crime. [CBS] | • Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York State attorney general, has asked the police department to increase vigilance in fighting hate crime. [CBS] |
| • Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has set up a hate-crime hotline. If you see something, say something by calling (888) 392-3644. [NY.gov] | • Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has set up a hate-crime hotline. If you see something, say something by calling (888) 392-3644. [NY.gov] |
| • A whale was spotted near the Statue of Liberty. [DNAinfo] | • A whale was spotted near the Statue of Liberty. [DNAinfo] |
| • A Bronx woman was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a legally blind 103-year-old woman. [NBC] | • A Bronx woman was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a legally blind 103-year-old woman. [NBC] |
| • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “A Memorable Night at McSorley’s” | • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “A Memorable Night at McSorley’s” |
| • Scoreboard: Ducks exorcise Devils, 3-2. Wizards cast spell on Knicks, 119-112. | • Scoreboard: Ducks exorcise Devils, 3-2. Wizards cast spell on Knicks, 119-112. |
| • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Friday Briefing. | • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Friday Briefing. |
| • Mayor de Blasio speaks at “The Only Way is Up: A Citywide Discussion to Boost Voter Turnout in New York” at New York Law School in TriBeCa. 12:30 p.m. | |
| • ... And he’ll discuss security, congestion and traffic around Trump Tower at a press conference at 1 Police Plaza in Downtown Manhattan. 2:30 p.m. | |
| • The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival continues at the cinema at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. Times vary. [Tickets start at $10] | • The Williamsburg Independent Film Festival continues at the cinema at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. Times vary. [Tickets start at $10] |
| • The exhibition “Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion,” which highlights 60 canonical works of fashion, opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 10 a.m. [$25 suggested admission] | • The exhibition “Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion,” which highlights 60 canonical works of fashion, opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 10 a.m. [$25 suggested admission] |
| • A “Game of Thrones” pop-up, with props, costumes, and demonstrations of visual effects, at Astor Place in the East Village. 12:30 p.m. [Free] | • A “Game of Thrones” pop-up, with props, costumes, and demonstrations of visual effects, at Astor Place in the East Village. 12:30 p.m. [Free] |
| • Stargazing and a lecture, “How to Stage the Moon Landings,” at Columbia University in Morningside Heights. 7 p.m. [Free] | • Stargazing and a lecture, “How to Stage the Moon Landings,” at Columbia University in Morningside Heights. 7 p.m. [Free] |
| • Comedians riff off a screening of the film “Plan 9 From Outer Space” at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens. 11 p.m. [$10] | • Comedians riff off a screening of the film “Plan 9 From Outer Space” at Q.E.D. in Astoria, Queens. 11 p.m. [$10] |
| • Islanders host Penguins, 7 p.m. (MSG+). Rangers at Blue Jackets, 7 p.m. (MSG). Nets at Thunder, 8 p.m. (YES). | • Islanders host Penguins, 7 p.m. (MSG+). Rangers at Blue Jackets, 7 p.m. (MSG). Nets at Thunder, 8 p.m. (YES). |
| Saturday | Saturday |
| • The EQUUS Film Festival is showing films starring horses at Village East Cinema in the East Village. Times vary. [Day passes begin at $50] | • The EQUUS Film Festival is showing films starring horses at Village East Cinema in the East Village. Times vary. [Day passes begin at $50] |
| • Thirty-two hours of music, storytelling and a silent disco, in celebration of the new exhibition “New York at Its Core,” at the Museum of the City of New York. 10 a.m. [Prices vary] | • Thirty-two hours of music, storytelling and a silent disco, in celebration of the new exhibition “New York at Its Core,” at the Museum of the City of New York. 10 a.m. [Prices vary] |
| • Join a 5K race (and bring a nonperishable item for those in need) at Willowbrook Park on Staten Island. 10 a.m. [$30] | • Join a 5K race (and bring a nonperishable item for those in need) at Willowbrook Park on Staten Island. 10 a.m. [$30] |
| • Bar Car Nights, an after-hours evening of music, performances and ice-carving demonstrations, is at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. 7 to 10 p.m. [$25] | • Bar Car Nights, an after-hours evening of music, performances and ice-carving demonstrations, is at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. 7 to 10 p.m. [$25] |
| • You can also stay up late at Night at the Museum, an evening of drinks, dancing and art at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, Queens. 8 p.m. to midnight. [$15] | • You can also stay up late at Night at the Museum, an evening of drinks, dancing and art at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, Queens. 8 p.m. to midnight. [$15] |
| • Devils at Kings, 4 p.m. (MSG+). | • Devils at Kings, 4 p.m. (MSG+). |
| • Watch “The New York Times Close Up,” featuring The Times’s Nicholas Kristof and other guests. Saturday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. on NY1. | • Watch “The New York Times Close Up,” featuring The Times’s Nicholas Kristof and other guests. Saturday at 10 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. on NY1. |
| Sunday | Sunday |
| • The easily understood film festival, In French with English Subtitles, continues at the French Institute Alliance Française on the Upper East Side. Times vary. [Tickets start at $15] | • The easily understood film festival, In French with English Subtitles, continues at the French Institute Alliance Française on the Upper East Side. Times vary. [Tickets start at $15] |
| • A celebration of the city planner Andrew H. Green, sometimes referred to (in the best way) as the 19th-Century Robert Moses, at the Andrew H. Green Memorial Bench in Central Park near East 105th Street. Noon. [Free] | • A celebration of the city planner Andrew H. Green, sometimes referred to (in the best way) as the 19th-Century Robert Moses, at the Andrew H. Green Memorial Bench in Central Park near East 105th Street. Noon. [Free] |
| • A reading and discussion, “Queens Activism Now,” with artists and academics, at the Queens Museum at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 2 p.m. [Free, donations suggested] | • A reading and discussion, “Queens Activism Now,” with artists and academics, at the Queens Museum at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 2 p.m. [Free, donations suggested] |
| • Tony Danza sings selections from “Honeymoon in Vegas” and other songs at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College in Flatbush. 3 p.m. [Tickets start at $36] | • Tony Danza sings selections from “Honeymoon in Vegas” and other songs at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College in Flatbush. 3 p.m. [Tickets start at $36] |
| • A photo editor at Rolling Stone leads a discussion about photographing New York’s underground music scene at the Alice Austen House on Staten Island. 5 p.m. [$15] | • A photo editor at Rolling Stone leads a discussion about photographing New York’s underground music scene at the Alice Austen House on Staten Island. 5 p.m. [$15] |
| • Knicks host Hawks, Noon. (MSG). Giants host Bears, 1 p.m. (FOX). Nets host Trail Blazers, 3:30 p.m. (YES). Rangers host Panthers, 7 p.m. (MSG). | • Knicks host Hawks, Noon. (MSG). Giants host Bears, 1 p.m. (FOX). Nets host Trail Blazers, 3:30 p.m. (YES). Rangers host Panthers, 7 p.m. (MSG). |
| • For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide. | • For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide. |
| • Subway and PATH | • Subway and PATH |
| • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak | • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak |
| • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. | • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. |
| • Alternate-side parking: In effect until Nov. 24. | • Alternate-side parking: In effect until Nov. 24. |
| • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry | • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry |
| • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark | • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark |
| • Weekend travel hassles: Check subway disruptions and a list of street closings. | • Weekend travel hassles: Check subway disruptions and a list of street closings. |
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