Broadway Flea Market

The annual Broadway Flea Market took place yesterday at the Shubert Alley and along West 44th Street. Theater fans converged at the venue searching for one-of-a-kind theatre memorabilia, lost cast recordings, signed show posters, Playbills, and rare costume sketches. Some of the items auctioned off included shirts worn by Hugh Jackman and Ricky Martin.

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is a corner luncheonette on the Upper East Side that still sports 1940s-era milkshake mixers, coffee urns, and a soda fountain. It was established in 1925, the luncheonette serves fresh-made sodas, burgers, classic sandwiches, and breakfast all day. Its windows display an impressive collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia. It is located at 1226 Lexington Avenue at 83rd Street.

LOOK!

The Department of Transportation has launched a LOOK! safety campaign to remind New Yorkers to walk, drive and bike safely. LOOK! pavement markings have been placed in the crosswalk stripes of dangerous intersections across NYC. The "LOOK" pavement marking features little eyeballs within the O's gazing in the direction of oncoming traffic. It was designed by Pentagram. 'LOOK!' is a message to all New Yorkers that safety is in the eye of the beholder and everyone needs to keep an eye out for each other on our streets."

Sidewalk Souvenir Vendor

There are thousands of sidewalk vendors in New York City selling food, handbags, artwork, souvenirs, etc. They have been an integral part of the city. The picture above was taken at Broadway near 53rd Street.

United Colors of Benetton Pop-Up Shop in SoHO Features "The Art Of Knit" Including "Lana Sutra"

The new United Colors of Benetton Pop-Up store in the heart of SoHo is a converted garage space that features some unconventional colorful displays mixed with apparel and accessories. The store prominently displays wool-covered curiosities including the outrageous "Lana Sutra" by Erik Ravelo, which depicts brightly colored knit mannequins in a sex position. Benetton describes the new type of pop-up experience a "celebration of diversity." The store is located at 135 Crosby Street in SoHO. More photos inside the store can be seen in the Benetton website's gallery.

Dekalb Market - Brooklyn's Modular Market Constructed From Recycled Shipping Containers

Dekalb Market is a unique retail and food market at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn. It is a modular market constructed from recycled shipping containers used in their original form.  It has become a hub for art, food, clothes, agricultural and small business products. The market is curated by Urban Space NYC.