There are two Alex Camerons. In real life, he’s a 30-year-old musician from Sydney, Australia; he’s thoughtful and mild-mannered, with a casual charisma that’s both movie-star cool and boy-next-door…
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“Hi Mathew, It’s Mort Berkowitz from the Feast of San Gennaro. We’re delighted to have you enter the cannoli-eating competition, which will be this Friday.”…
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The McKibbin brothers are changing the game of beach volleyball, though not necessarily for their play in the sand. Instead, the Hawaiian brothers, who compete…
In This Scrappy Street Hockey League, a Deaf Referee Helps Keep the Peace
In the shadow of the Manhattan Bridge, a group of plucky amateurs were facing off in a game of street hockey at Rev. Joseph Moffo…
Secrets of the Rat Cave: How René Dreifuss Overcame a Crippling Car Accident to Become a Radical MMA Sensei
Through the front door of a slightly fogged glass storefront, past a couple of racks filled with issues of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine, past several cubbies stuffed…
The Canadian New Yorker’s Dilemma: Am I a Yankees Fan or a Mets Fan?
As a baseball-loving Canadian living in New York, the 2018 MLB season presents me with an important question: should I root for the Yankees or…
O Canada or NO Canada? A Canuck Reviews Quebec-Inspired Bar UpNorth
A new Canadian-themed bar and restaurant just opened near the Bushwick-Ridgewood border. It’s called UpNorth, and features the unlikely combination of poutine and cocktails. Along with…
Roller Hockey Hopefuls Compete to Be Lord of the Rink
The tryouts for the New York City Roller Hockey League are about to start at Paul L. McDermott Rink, a patch of street hockey heaven…
Last Call For Adult Dodgeball! Deadline For Manhattan League Looms
You might think an adult dodgeball league is merely a Hollywood fantasy, like in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. But NYC Social has created a…
Mr. Throwback, Giant of Jerseys, Isn’t Doing the Super Bowl Shuffle This Year
Whether you’re rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles or New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII this weekend, or just want to see if Justin Timberlake…