An article in the New York Times puts a spotlight on a hacker collective called NYC Resistor, which has occupied its space on Bridge Street since the summer of 2007. The “creative community for nerds” includes former Project Runways contestant Diana Eng, who is one of seven women in the collective.
The result is a kind of frat house for modern-day mad scientists. Outside the collective’s home is the bustling Fulton Street Mall, where vendors hawk sneakers and bundles of incense. Inside the converted laboratory, circuit boards, gadgets and spare parts overflow from every shelf. A minifridge near the entrance is stocked with beer. Members eager to quench their thirst can also consult Bar Bot, a silvery drink-dispensing robot that resembles the Jetsons’ maid, Rosie.
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