Those lights shut off at 2 a.m., Mr. Malkin said, with one exception. “If movie studios are filming New York City, and they’re filming at 2, 3 or 4 a.m.,” he said, “they reach out to us ...

Whatever the reason, NYC and black and white just go together. For further proof, here are a few more videos that, like “NY Anthem,” make New York look like the best city in the world.

A new exhibit at The Skyscraper Museum in New York City traces the evolution of the city’s skyline from the 19 th century to the present day and into plans for the future. With a mix of archival ...