That Was Too Close, Mister!

Bikers are a daring bunch in New York.

It's not unusual in New York to encounter people yelling out to others if they feel their personal space has been compromised or they just escaped death due to the inconsiderate nature of another.

I was walking across 3rd Avenue tonight when this biker came out of nowhere and whisked right behind me. It scared the you know what out of me. However, it felt perfectly normal to shout out "That was too close, mister!"

I'm a New Yorker now.

The Daily News Building

Because we are moving soon, I'm taking better notice of my surroundings in this location. One building that I pass frequently on my way to somewhere else is the News Building on 42nd Street. It formerly housed one of the largest newspapers in the world, The Daily News.

In this spacious and welcoming lobby a giant globe slowly circulates inside a base of black glass. Very impressive!

Built in 1929-30, it no longer houses the Daily News, but the Art Deco building is designated a national landmark. The map is actually updated regularly to keep it current. The Daily News knew their large printing presses would be very noisy, and this location was chosen as a sort of out-of-the way spot. Of course, now it is super prime real estate. Read more about the Daily News and building here.