Atlantic Yards Pile Driver

This contraption, pictured in front of the shrouded Ward Bakery, is for punching foundations deep into the ground. Pile drivers are an increasingly common sight (and sound) of Brooklyn's development frenzy. The origin of the pile driver is dated variously from as far back as 5000 years ago in Scotland up to the renaissance starchitects Francesco di Giorgio and Leonardo Da Vinci. Here is a pile driver you can drink. 1/3 oz vodka 1/3 oz orange juice 1/3 oz prune juice Pour all ingredients into a shot glass, stir and serve. UPDATE: An anonymous tipster informs us that the alleged pile driver is in fact a mere drill. We are investigating.

Ward's Bakery: Save It

This handsome 1911 white terra cotta clad beauty is scheduled for demolition as part of the preparation for the Atlantic Yards development. If you feel it should be developed rather than destroyed you can sign an online petition.