Author Archives: Emily

Roosevelt Island Tram at night

Visited on February 13, 2012 by Emily

After a lovely weeknight dinner, my (twin) cousin and I didn’t want to part ways just yet. We pondered what to do. It was frigid outside, so taking a walk through the city streets wouldn’t do. We were full, so … Continue reading →

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New Willis Avenue Bridge I-87 Ramp

Visited on January 14, 2012 by Emily

As some readers may remember, I closely followed the installation of the new Willis Avenue Bridge in late 2010. The sight of the two bridges next to each other was striking, but I also had a meaningful connection to the … Continue reading →

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Blog milestones

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Emily

Dear readers, I wanted to share with you a few pieces of exciting news regarding this blog: an anniversary, an award, and an amazing connection made.

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Ghost of the Miller Highway (on the FDR Drive)

Visited on December 17, 2011 by Emily

Ever since Forgotten NY‘s Forgotten Tour 50 (blog entry coming soon), I’d been a bit obsessed with the now-demolished Miller Highway. Before the tour I’d driven up and down the Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway/West Street/whatever other names this road goes … Continue reading →

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The Henry Hudson Bridge’s 75th birthday

Visited on December 12, 2011 by Emily

Today was a crazy day. I came off a weekend full of four dance performances feeling like I needed a day of recovery. Generous as always, my boss agreed that I could take the day. Last week I’d read on … Continue reading →

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Indiana freight train

Visited on November 23, 2011 by Emily

Ever since I can remember my family has been driving to Muncie, Indiana from Cleveland, Ohio to visit relatives for selected holidays and other occasions. I have memories of this 5-6 hour, mostly flat and rural drive from many eras … Continue reading →

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Micro-scursion: What is that thing? revisited

Visited on October 21, 2011 by Emily

It was a beautiful, partly cloudy day and I was off on a string of errands. One destination was Fairway Market in Pelham Manor. I’d been there several times for grocery shopping since I’d visited the “what is that thing” … Continue reading →

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Roosevelt Island AVAC System and A Walk Down Newtown Creek

Visited on October 15, 2011 by Emily

On the recommendation of my college advisor (though I graduated some time ago, he’s my advisor for life) I researched an organization called Open House New York. Advisor told me I must check out their weekend-long event in October, where, … Continue reading →

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Fort Tryon Park, for my cousin

Visited on September 25, 2011 by Emily

This past week my cousin, a young mother, lost her long battle with cancer.

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Blog News: Catching up and contacting me

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Emily

My dear infrastructure fans: I am as sad as you are that I’m this behind in writing my posts. Careful readers may have noticed that the most recent entry represents the first time I’ve posted chronologically out of order – … Continue reading →

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