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‘Office of Nightlife’ Bill Passes, Aims to Ease the Headache of Booze Pouring

August 24, 2017 By Cassidy Dawn Graves

Council Member Rafael Espinal and others at a hearing on the Office of Nightlife and cabaret law repeal in June (photo: Cassidy Dawn Graves)

Back in May, City Council member Rafael Espinal announced a plan to sponsor legislation that would create an “Office of Nightlife” and “Nightlife Advisory Board.” After a lengthy hearing and initial City Council approval, the latest version of the bill passed the council with a strong majority later today.

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Dancing Hot Dog Latte Art Is the Best Latte Art

July 10, 2017 By Shannon Barbour

Photo: Baristart on Instagram

Hot diggity dog, there’s a meme and a latte for everything.

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Dirt-y Dancing Is Back! Nowadays Reopens Today

May 12, 2016 By Daniel Maurer

(Photo: Hannah Matix)

Okay, our post-winter PTSD is finally starting to wear off, thanks to all the booze boats, street fairs, and beach haps. As of 4 p.m. today, Nowadays, the sprawling outdoor oasis in Ridgewood, is also dispensing the cure.

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