Blueprint America has compiled a timeline, from 1920-2008, for the lengthy construction / politics / approval process that so far has been the 2nd Avenue Subway. It’s worth a look. See timeline here.

Over the last 50 years, NYC has lost around 900,000 manufacturing jobs. Today, New York’s surviving factories face stiff competition from foreign imports, and fight for space amongst condos and commercial developments. What has losing this source of jobs meant for New York’s economy?
See multimedia feature.

Leaders from New York’s nonprofit, philanthropic, business and public sectors held a forum on Nov. 19, 2008, to discuss the current challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone, delivers the keynote address. See more…

See how the unique and versatile design of the Luce Center, including new acoustiguides, allow visitors a behind-the-scenes look at a working museum collection. Watch.

A long-missing modern masterpiece, “Tres Personajes,” by Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo, was found among trash on a Manhattan street in 2003. Watch the segment from Antiques Roadshow FYI that helped clinch the discovery.

New York cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe became one of the leading furniture makers in 19th century by organizing the first large scale furniture business. Matthew A. Thurlow from The Metropolitan Museum discusses New York’s manufacturing heritage and history. Watch lecture.

For almost a year, New Jersey News has been following developments in Nuclear Fusion research at Princeton University. Watch stories…

New York Voices goes underground to spend time with some musicians that provide the soundtrack for your commute with this profile of four artists from the MTA’s Music Under New York Program (MUNY). Watch now.

Violinist Gil Shaham plays the music of Sarasate with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Kaplan Penthouse. Watch now.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and WNET.ORG jointly announce that a street-level, glass-walled production facility and television studio will open spring 2009 on the Lincoln Center campus, at the corner of Broadway and 66th Street. Read more….