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3% of the Out 100

November 17, 2009
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Photographed by Jason Bell in New York City.

Here's a nice one for the High Line's trophy case. Co-Founders Joshua David and Robert Hammond, along with architect Charles Renfro of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, were honored with inclusion in Out Magazine's annual Out 100, joining the likes of Pedro Almodovar, Wanda Sykes and Tony Kushner, among others.

November 23 Rail Yards Hearing: Note Location Change!

November 14, 2009
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Categories: 
Advocacy
Rail Yards
macleanAlex S. MacLean/Landslides Aerial Photography
 

We need your help at City Hall on Monday, November 23, as the City Council's Zoning Subcommittee holds a final public hearing on the rezoning of the Western Rail Yards.

City Council Hearing on Western Rail Yards
Monday, November 23, 9:30 AM
City Hall, 260 Broadway, Council Chamber
(Please note the location change)
Subway: A, C, E, to Chambers; 1,2, to Park Place; 6, N, R to Bklyn Bridge/City Hall

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We're Thankful

November 13, 2009
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In the Office
M&O
On the High Line
Thanksgiving at the High Line. Photo by Auzelle Epeneter.
 

Yesterday, the High Line staff celebrated Thanksgiving early with a farewell potluck in honor of our seasonal staff (a sample of the myriad of delicious dishes is pictured above).  High Line gardeners Au'brey Gill, Meg Graham, and Maryanne Stubbs will part from us during the dormant winter months.

The Joy of the 14th Street Elevator

November 12, 2009
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On the High Line
elevatorPhoto by Auzelle Epeneter.
 

The new 14th Street elevator is now open (and beautiful).  Next time you visit the High Line, give it a try--you'll be transported from street level to High Line level by way of a vivid yellow-green car. It's just to the West of the High Line stairs on 14th Street.

Video: At Work on the High Line

November 11, 2009
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Video
On the High Line

Video by Adam Kaufman

Everything Must Go!

November 09, 2009
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Categories: 
Art
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Winter-Proofing the High Line

November 06, 2009
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Categories: 
Horticulture
On the High Line
kaspar watering holeHigh Line gardener Kaspar Wittlinger watering the grasses just south of the Standard Hotel.
Photo by Auzelle Epeneter.
 

1948 Aerial Photo

November 05, 2009
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Categories: 
Historical
Photography
Neighborhood
History
1948The West Side, from about West 15th Street to West 10th Street. Courtesy Nick Jones.
 

High Line supporter Nick Jones recently sent this great aerial shot our way. He tells us it was taken in 1948, and that the aircraft  (from left to right a Stinson SR-10, Grumman Widgeon, and Grumman Goose) are all NYPD planes.

Plant Flags

November 05, 2009
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On the High Line
flagsPlant flags in the Gansevoort Woodland. Photo by Auzelle Epeneter.
 

If you've visited the High Line recently, you've probably noticed planting areas marked with red and blue flags.  We've been getting a lot of questions about them.  Their purpose is simple – not for marking pesticides; not for quarantine; not for targeting removal – we're doing an inventory.

November Blooms

November 03, 2009
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Categories: 
Horticulture
On the High Line
Asters
flowersVia Josiah Lau's Flickr
 

If the 5:00 darkness is making you want to crawl into bed until April, it may be time for a walk on the High Line, where the colorful blooms and fall foliage are still going strong!

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