The Women of New York’s Boxing Scene

With more people turning their attention toward the world of women’s boxing (thanks in part to UFC champion Ronda Rousey), photographer Brittany Carmichael ventured into some of NYC’s boxing gyms to capture the city’s fighters. Many of the women featured found their way into the sport under various circumstances, but it’s clear that a rigorous work ethic and the thrill of constant improvement unite them …

The People Who Defined NYC in the ’70s and ’80s

T Magazine recently gathered together some of the prominent musicians, writers, artists and others who gave rise to New York City’s legendary cultural scene in the 1970s and ’80s. Among the 28 faces are composer Philip Glass, model Iman, writer Fran Lebowitz and artist Chuck Close. While it was a time for joyful reflection of an exciting time in history, it was clear the decades …

Novels that Reference NYC Neighborhoods, Mapped

There’s no doubt that New York City has inspired more movies, novels and music than just about anywhere else—and now the New York Public Library has mapped out exactly which books have referenced NYC neighborhoods. Residents, visitors and anybody around the world can visit the online hub and scan through the streets of the Big Apple—scrolling past literary points of interest from American Psycho’s Wall …