We’ve seen our share of parody videos in which bearded Brooklynites peddle “artisanal” absurdity: remember “refined, artisanal” Bushwick Spam? David Cross’s Greenpoint-based artisanal cardboard box company? Oh, and…
Canoe Rally For Bushwick Inlet Park; Williamsburg Air For Sale
On Sunday, about 40 people in canoes and kayaks joined 100 protesters on land to rally for the proposed Bushwick Inlet Park in North Brooklyn.…
NY Comedy Festival Has Some Nathan For You For You
The New York Comedy Festival just unleashed this year’s initial lineup and in addition to the usual big names (Judd Apatow, Billy Crystal, Norm McDonald,…
This AcroYoga Troupe Likes to ‘Convince Drunk People to Try Flying’
On a recent Thursday evening in Washington Square Park, a blonde woman who had been twirling in the air was interrupted by a girl who wanted…
What Would Make Someone Say ‘I Want to Kill Lena Dunham’?
Sure, there’s such a thing as too many Lenas — but, come on: what would drive someone to say, “I want to kill Lena Dunham?” That’s…
Look Out For These ‘Black Lives Matter’ Street Signs
A day after Brooklyn protesters marked the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, Art in Odd Places has announced that signs like the one above are…
17-Year-Old Brings ‘Classy Gelato Joint’ to LES
While Williamsburg got an outpost of Davey’s Ice Cream last week, the Lower East Side got a self-described “classy gelato joint.” Polpo Gelato has popped…
Williamsburg Cop Arrested For Sex Abuse; LES Charity Sued
Williamsburg police officer Sergeant Joel Doseau was arrested Wednesday morning at his apartment for assorted sex-abuse crimes, including instigating a relationship with a 15-year-old girl…
The Sucklord Mashes Up Dath Vader and The Godfather to Suckadelic Effect
In his two-room art studio in Chinatown, The Sucklord toils away in his toy factory, making handcrafted action figures in the non-air conditioned swelter of…
‘I Love You Bedford’ Showcases Local Designing Women
Before you buy a Whopcorn ice cream cone at the new Davey’s Ice Cream in Williamsburg and have it melt onto your shirt, stop a…