The future of Bushwick Inlet Park looks bright — or at least, it will be on Friday night. North Brooklyn residents will push for the…
‘This Is About the Shadow’: My Emotional Healing Session With a Hoodoo Shaman
The room, a sunlit study in Sunset Park, was filled to capacity with bottles of oil and herbs. Altars of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Santa Muerte,…
Alphabet City Fire Sends Man to Hospital in Critical Condition
An apartment fire in Alphabet City this afternoon left a man in critical condition.
New Task Force Aims to Crack Down On Harassment From Landlords
“Unscrupulous landlords” beware. This morning Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of the Tenant Harassment Prevention Task Force at…
Con Artist Collective Asks “What Happened To Fashion?”
New York Fashion Week might be wrapping up, but Fashion Month, showcasing the Fall 2015 collections, has barely started: London, Milan, and Paris are next.…
David Cross at Hits Premiere: Baby Boomers Are ‘The Worst Generation’
Before screening his directorial debut last night, David Cross warned the audience at Nitehawk Cinema not to expect any slapstick (or, presumably, cut-off shorts –hello, nevernudes). Hits, the…
Sneakerheads Lined Up On the Bowery For Mysterious Nike Stuff
No, that wasn’t a bread line on the Bowery today. New Yorkers lined up for the chance to shop for “new sneakers and apparel” from Nike.
Not-So-Happy Valentine’s: The Best Parties for the Dark and Depraved
If aphrodisiac menus and vanilla-scented candles make you cringe, there’s no need to lock yourself in your apartment on Valentine’s Day. Explore the darker side of love and eros…
Another Daytime Shooting in East Williamsburg: Man Shot in Back
A 53-year-old man was shot in the courtyard of an East Williamsburg housing project this morning, the police said.
As City Plans Live-Work Space For Artists, Developer Starts Building Studios
Mayor De Blasio isn’t the only one pushing workspace for artists — it’s also being added by at least one private developer. Gene Kaufman — an architect better…