Hundreds of people marched through the streets of New York City last night, halting traffic and chanting throughout midtown Manhattan to protest the police shootings…
Bedford Avenue is Getting a Cafe That Doubles As a ‘Modern-Day Apothecary’
Bedford Avenue has more than its share of coffee spots, starting with the El Beit reboot that opened in March. But this next one promises…
9 Ways to Do Valentine’s Day That Are More Oddball Than Cheeseball
As inevitable as your student loan bills, Valentine’s Day is once again around the corner. If you’re inclined to celebrate it ironically rather than romantically, fret not:…
Meet Izzy Man, the Spendthrift, Serial-Monogamist Rapper From Queens
“Can you say love?” IZZY MAN asked the crowd during a recent performance at Bowery Electric. Behind him, four backup singers, two guitar players and a…
NY Comedy Festival Adds Hannibal Buress, Nick Kroll, Bridget Everett and More
The New York Comedy Festival wasn’t exactly hurting for more star power, what with heavy hitters like Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman and Nathan Fielder already…
With LES Addition, City Now Has 1,000 Miles of Bike Lanes
As of today, the city has installed over 1,000 miles of bike lanes. The announcement was made this afternoon on the Lower East Side, where…
CMJ Announces Lineup: Neon Indian, Titus Andronicus, Panda Bear and More
And here you thought the iPhone 6S was going to be the biggest announcement of the day. CMJ just dropped the initial lineup for this…
Battle of the Bathroom Apps: Can Looie Hold a Candle to Airpnp?
Recently, a slew of apps flooded the market offering users access to private toilets in New York City. Ok, by “slew” we mean two. Still,…
Castles, Vassals and Tassles: Game of Thrones Gets a Burlesque Twist
The fifth season of Game of Thrones doesn’t premiere until April 12, but if you’re missing its byzantine intrigue, bloodshed and sexiness you can quell your thirst for Westeros…
Oiji Has Quietly Opened in Dok Suni’s Former Digs
Oiji, a chic Korean restaurant, has opened in the space that housed beloved Dok Suni for over two decades. As noted when we spoke to Brian Kim…