City Rooftop Gardening is Gaining Popularity
With consumers more interested in fresh and local produce, rooftop and hydroponic farms are having their moment in New York City, says the New York Times. “In terms of rooftop commercial agriculture, New York is definitely a leader at this moment,” Joe Nasr, co-author of “Carrot City: Creating Places for Urban Agriculture” and a researcher […]
Astoria Lawyer Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of Girlfriend
ASTORIA — A grand jury has charged an Ivy League-educated lawyer with first degree murder for beating and strangling his financial executive girlfriend to death in their Astoria home after subjecting her to an unrelenting campaign of abuse, the Queens District attorney’s office said Friday. Jason Bohn, 33, already facing a second degree murder count […]
Noguchi Museum Offers Free Summer Nighttime Films
LONG ISLAND CITY — The first Friday of each month may be the best time to visit the Noguchi Museum this summer, as it is offering extended hours, free admission and films for the first time. During “Free Fridays: Summer Nights in the Garden,” visitors — apart from exploring the permanent collection galleries — can […]
Free family fun at New York City parks
Eyewitness News NEW YORK (WABC) — A fun family day is even better when you don’t have to spend a dime. Eyewitness News has details on some outdoor fun that’s absolutely free. New York City has some of the best parks and public gardens in the country, and visiting many of them can be a […]
Eric B & Rakim, “God’s Favorite” [Excerpt From the July/August 2012 Issue]
After 25 years since its release, XXL looks back at the creation of Paid In Full… WORDS MICHAEL A. GONZALES IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME—TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TO BE EXACT—SINCE ERIC B. AND RAKIM CHANGED HIP-HOP FOREVER. BRINGING AN ICY SERIOUSNESS AND A TRUCKLOAD OF SAMPLED JAMES BROWN SOUNDS to the streets of New York City, […]
Manhattanhenge 2012: A Full Sun Aligns With New York City Grid On July 11th …
People stand in the middle of 42nd Street in New York’s Manhattan borough as the sun sets through the middle of the buildings during a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Manhattanhenge, sometimes referred to as the Manhattan Solstice, happens when the setting sun aligns with the east-to-west streets of the main street […]
Pols and Residents Rally for Crackdown on Illegal Electric Bikes
SUNNYSIDE — Donald McCallian, 75, says he has to be very careful walking around his neighborhood because the riders of speeding, electric bikes seem intent on terrorizing pedestrians. In fact, he said that he witnessed two incidents recently in which e-bike users collided with seniors in wheelchairs. “There are a lot of seniors in this […]