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Drake’s Very Own Store Comes to the Bowery

Posted on December 14, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

Assuming you’re cooler than I am, you probably already know that Drake has a clothing label called October’s Very Own. You probably also know that October’s…

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Kick It Like a Rabbi: Inside the Luxury Condos in an East Village Synagogue

Posted on December 14, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

If you’ve got a taste for luxury living, Jewish culture, and several million dollars to burn, you might be interested in purchasing one of the three…

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Watch This Premiere of Single Blonde Failure and You, Too, Can Be an Early Adopter

Posted on December 9, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

Let’s take a moment to talk about a strange and ubiquitous inhabitant of today’s internet landscape: the social media influencer. You know the type. Millennial. Self-described…

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Taberna 97 Brings Portuguese Comfort Food to the Yaffa Cafe Space

Posted on December 8, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

After nearly two years of renovations, the space formerly occupied by Yaffa Cafe has opened its doors as Taberna 97. The team behind the new…

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Mosaic Man Honored at Official Unveiling of Restored Astor Place Light Poles

Posted on December 2, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

East Village residents gathered at Astor Place late Thursday afternoon to honor the artist Jim Power, also known as the Mosaic Man, and officially unveil the restored…

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Astor Place is Back, But Where Have All the Skaters Gone?

Posted on November 30, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

After five long years of construction, Astor Place is back. Along with the refurbished Cube, the redesigned plaza includes new outdoor seating, fresh trees and landscaping, and restored…

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Winter is Coming… to Astor Place: Game of Thrones Activation Takes Over Plaza

Posted on November 17, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

Attention Game of Thrones fans experiencing Westeros withdrawal: HBO has something to help hold you over while you wait longer than usual for the show’s season seven…

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No Spin Zone: When Will the Cube Be Uncaged?

Posted on November 10, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

The Cube’s return to Astor Place has been glorious and all, but have we basked in the glow long enough that we can now address…

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Anti-Trump Protests Continue in Union Square

Posted on November 10, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

On the heels of last night’s massive protest march in response to Donald Trump’s election, demonstrators again gathered in Union Square this afternoon to voice their opposition…

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Trump Got You Down? There’s a Mini Love-In Going On in Union Square

Posted on November 9, 2016March 23, 2021 by Michael Garofalo

It’s impossible to ignore it—this is a weird, weird day in New York City. The Trump-fueled angst is palpable. Subway cars are eerily silent. Everyone is avoiding eye contact.…

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