A bit of sidewalk restoration going on around 53^rd & 9^th today:

Great weather for the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Markets today, which coincidentally were named in the “top 5 flea markets in the world” by the Huffington Post recently.

Driving around outside the bus terminal:

Despite today’s terrible weather (tornado watch?), the sunset this evening was spectacular:

A quiet end to the weekend, at the Gutenberg Playground this afternoon:

Outside Bello at 56^th & 9^th today. Italian restaurant…Rolls Royce…very Mafia-​esque vibe.

The Times Square Alliance out along 8^th Ave this morning:

Hard to miss these hot-​pink banners being put up around the area:

The Worldwide Plaza just past midnight tonight:

They’re taking part in the annual Lights Out New York program from the NYC Audubon, which sees a number of buildings – including the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, the Time Warner Center, and of course the Worldwide Plaza – powering off their roof lighting between midnight and dawn during September to help migratory birds.

During the Tribute in Light earlier this month, a large number of migratory birds were attracted to the lights, being pulled off their migration paths by the searchlights. This project tries to help stop the same thing happening from the various tall, bright buildings across the city.

Find out more about the project on their site.

“Hanging out” along 9^th Ave this morning:

Up around 53^rd & 9^th today. Not sure how real the problem is.

It’s been good while it lasted, but the signs of the impending winter are starting to appear. Crispin’s – and several others – have set up their double-​door entrance:

Before you know it the temperature will drop, the leaves will all disappear, and then it’s all over.