For history aficionados, New York is a treasure trove. And while one could spend a lifetime exploring the streets of Manhattan, the outter-boroughs offer a plethora of opportunities to see and experience the rich past that made this city great. Recently, we interviewed James T. Walsh about the art scene in the neighborhood of Ridgewood, Queens. But besides having ... Read More »
With the housing market slowly pushing renters further and further into the outerboroughs of New York City, more and more neighborhoods are seeing an infusion of young artists whom have come in search of inexpensive housing. The consequence of this influx of younger renters in cheaper neighborhoods is gentrification, as was the case in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Carroll Gardens, ... Read More »
If you see a swarm of zombies walking down the street this weekend, don’t be alarmed. It’s time for Thrill the World, an annual attempt to set the world record for largest simultaneous dance. The song of choice? What else? Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum ‘Thriller’, which inspires the ghoulish costumes. While last year’s event set the world record with a ... Read More »
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