Why Director Randall Miller’s Statement on Sarah Jones’ Death Is Absolutely Grotesque
Last February, camera assistant Sarah Jones was tragically hit by a train and killed while working on the set of […]
Why You Should Never, Ever Go To New York City’s Hudson University
When you first enter Hudson University’s idyllic campus, you’d never know you’re in one of the deadliest and most dangerous
The Top 25 Bad Smells That Remind You You’re In New York City
This past December, as I was driving over the Triboro Bridge toward Brooklyn, I was suddenly hit with that old
Can You Help Scout Find This Chinatown Brothel?
So I know this an unusual request, but I’m wondering if anyone can help me track down a Chinatown brothel.
Tour The Incredible Valencia Movie Palace This Saturday!!
Just received word that the Tabernacle of Prayer church will be offering a rare tour of the unbelievable Valencia movie
Is Duane Reade New York’s Most Expensive Drugstore?
It’s time to have a little talk about Duane Reade. For the longest time, something has been nagging me about
101 Things To Love About NYC (in 1976)
While researching my recent article on Dead Horse Bay, I happened to come across a NY Times article on 101
In Memory of Egon Spengler
As a child, Egon Spengler was my hero. It’s funny to think that in a decade populated by such brawny
Dancing Dan’s Christmas
This is a very sweet little New York City Christmas crime story by Damon Runyon (best known for Guys and
Why Everyone Films At The Same Damn New York Chinese Restaurant
So the other day, I finally saw Men In Black III, and there was one location that stood out: Located
Bringing Chicago to New York: How To Make Great Deep Dish Pizza At Home
A few years ago, I went to Chicago for the first time and fell in love with deep dish pizza.
The Saddest House In New York City
This is the story of a little house in Queens that broke my heart.
Is The New York Film Academy Worth The Money? A Few Thoughts
Dear New York Film Academy, Scout, I wonder if you can help me, I’m a student at the New York
What Will New Yorkers Be Eating As Hurricane Irene Passes Over?
A Special Scouting NY Eyewitness Report! – Updated!
What do New Yorkers eat during crisis situations? A fascinating question. While I was hoping to avoid supermarkets due to
Summer Reading: How To Make A Movie
Sure, Duane Reade already has the Halloween decorations out, but there are still a few weeks left to summer yet,
Forget It, Gweilo – It’s Chinatown
Next time you’re passing through Chinatown, take a look at some of the business signs on buildings and you’ll notice
T-Bone’s Flowers & Gifts
Sorry if it’s been a little quiet this week, I’m in the midst of a big apartment move. Ha, while
Little Italy Dupes Another Tourist
Haha, OK, I’ll come clean: Little Italy duped me. All this time, I thought that this… …was this…
Summer Reading List! Sailing Alone Around The World
In 1895, a man named Joshua Slocum decided to be the first man to ever sail around the world alone.
Know Your Film Jargon: The (Questionable) True Story of the C-47
It’s your first time on a movie set. You’re nervous, excited. You watch impressed as more than a hundred crew
Remembering A Plane Crash In Brooklyn
Driving into work this morning, I heard on the news that today marks the 50th anniversary of one of the
A Mad Look At 225 Lafayette Street
You’ve probably passed 225 Lafayette Street at the corner of Spring Street in Soho a zillion times in your travels
Did Scouting NY Readers Help A Guy Get Engaged?
A few weeks ago, I ran a post about a guy who emailed me for help in finding a unique
Where Should This Reader Propose To His Girlfriend?
Quick note: A reader wrote me asking for a good place to propose to his girlfriend. Rather than limit it
They’re Watching You
Nothing makes scouting a claustrophobic, pitch-black abandoned underground tunnel by flashlight better than looking up and seeing these things a
Summers Above Central Park
A few years back, I was working on a film that had a camera position on the roof of a
Why Scouting NY Is Coming To An End
Dear Scouting NY reader, About a decade ago, I was hired to work on my first movie. Yep, that’s me