Archive for category: Images/Video

/ May 20, 2013 12:17 am

Bear Necessities

The first weekend of May was dedicated to embracing the sub-culture in the gay community of burly, hairy men who proudly declare themselves “bears.”

/ May 13, 2013 8:22 pm

Cheap Eats in The Village

 ”The New School’s location in the center of the East Village provides an array of quality restaurant and bar options for its students.

/ May 13, 2013 3:11 pm

Shear Greatness at Astor Place

Enrico Vezza opened Astor Place Hairstylists in 1947 with a motto: no matter a customer’s style, language or economic background, everyone needs a haircut.

/ May 13, 2013 2:48 am

Tribeca Family Fun Takes to The Streets

Numerous critically acclaimed films debut at the annual Tribeca Film Festival every year, but the downtown neighborhood of Tribeca is more than a studio back lot.

/ May 9, 2013 10:32 pm

May Day Moves Beyond Occupy

This year, May Day wasn’t just a call for action from Occupiers and the 99 percent. It became a day where everyone could show their support for a number of groups including undocumented citizens, unionized workers and students.

/ May 7, 2013 1:48 am

What’s There to Do Around Here: The Cloisters

 In Washington Heights, at one of the highest points in Manhattan, is Fort Tryon Park. In 1935, the park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., son of the Central Park architect Frederick Law Olmsted. 

/ May 6, 2013 6:41 pm

The Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s Cherry Blossom Festivities

  As delicate cherry blossom petals drifted through the breeze, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden hosted their annual Sakura Matsuri Festival on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28.

/ April 26, 2013 2:45 pm

Flamenco Through The Years

This spring and summer, the sounds of castanets will roll through the halls and galleries of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

/ April 20, 2013 7:01 pm

Two Bookstores, One Mission

New Yorkers familiar with Bluestockings, the nonprofit bookstore at 172 Allen St. on the Lower East Side, should know about Firestorm.

/ April 20, 2013 4:01 am

The Brooklyn Flea Embraces The Outdoors Again

The first day of the outdoor Brooklyn Flea feels like the first day of spring. The sun is shining, but the wind is stronger than the rays. Every age group is outside soaking in some vitamin D while perusing for vintage clothes and vendor foods.