PLAYING MANTIS PLAYING FOR KEEPS
These went up long before the marches started, but either way, Playing Mantis’ storefront plywood on N. Moore definitely gets first prize in the neighborhood in several categories. In fact, does anyone come close?

DON’T GET TOO EXCITED
C. wrote to say she saw the sidewalk shed at 90 West Broadway being dismantled — and she was right. Only because of MTA requirements at the station, the high white one has to come down and will be replaced by a more traditional scaffold. Sigh.

UNICORN SIGHTING ON READE
Well, close. Baby pigeons! Here I thought pigeons spontaneously appeared — I think it’s called abiogenesis. Turns out I was wrong, as proven by this photo from B. “I dare not get too aggressive in trying to get a better shot, but I will try. For now, a minor urban miracle – not legend.”

BEST SIDEWALK CHALK DRAWING
M. sent this, taken in front of Washington Market Park. Sort of sums up our collective confusion about human interaction these days.

 

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The Flower Flashes live on Instagram but for some New Yorkers, they are a true discovery, you turn the corner and ????, there you are standing in front of a 6 foot tall heart made entirely of living florals. It’s about the discovery, it’s about emotion! I have discovered my love for this City is infinite and I find new ways to have faith that we will be okay because of New York and the people who live here. I ???? NY. @asiriblooms @leafflowershow #flowersfornewyork #flowerflash #LMDxNYC #LMDxLEAF

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GUERILLA FLORAL DISPLAY ON HUDSON
Floral designer Lewis Miller has been leaving elaborate floral displays in unexpected places — trash cans, dumpsters — around the city for years and has focused his energies lately for the benefit of first responders and Black Lives Matter.

 

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This Flower Flash made before dawn today on 22 Wooster Street, could be described as non-essential work but it was a solo mission and a safe one. It is dedicated to all the New York healthcare workers who give us hope and serve as constant reminders that there is true goodness in this world. Thank you so much. #staypositive #flowerflash #lmdxnyc #smallgesture #hugethanks #stayhome

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