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05/30/2014

AIDS Walk Raises $5.1M for GMHC: NY's last AIDS Walk on May 18th AIDS Walk raised a better-than-expected $5.1 million, according to its main beneficiary, GMHC. The $5,105,276 raised by the annual event was more than organizers had anticipated, but it was still the lowest amount raised in the past decade. A crowd of about 35,000 participants took part in the 10-kilometer walk, and with money still coming in, GMHC expects to take in a total of more than $5.2 million, our resources said. Many of the city's AIDS organizations have seen donations fall over the past several years as causes like marriage equality have drawn more attention and cash from New York's LGBT community. A GMHC spokesman also attributed the decrease to a nationwide drop in revenue from walks. This year's AIDS Walk got major support from Mayor Bill de Blasio, who spoke at the opening ceremony — the first New York mayor to participate in more than a decade.

AIDS Walk New York will take place on May 18, 2014. Register today!

05/28/2014

New Museum Exhibit to Let Visitors Try Google Glass: New Museum visitors will see art a little differently when the Triennial returns in February 2015. Through a partnership with Google Glass, the museum will launch a “visitor engagement app” using the wearable technology, our resources announced. The app and “glassware” will be available for the Triennial, a recurring exhibition that showcases international emerging artists. The partnership and the app’s development are still in the early stages, but the technology is intended to “enhance visitor engagement at the Triennial” and allow the public to share their experiences. The New Museum has explored the intersection between technology and art in past projects, including the Seven on Seven Conference on May 3, which paired leading technologists with artists. The museum also created Media Z Lounge in 2000, a dedicated space for digital art projects, but the Google Glass partnership is the museum's first effort to use technology to augment visitors’ experiences.

The New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan’s only dedicated contemporary art museum and is respected internationally for the adventurousness and global scope of its curatorial program.

05/26/2014

The city's next legendary bagel: The second you utter those words in New York, get ready for opinion overload. Murray’s rules! What about Ess-A-Bagel? Are you forgetting Kossar’s? Uh, hello...Bagel Hole. Though the debate will never end, there is a strong new contender for the top spot: Black Seed Bagels. From the brains behind Mile End Deli (Noah Bernamoff) and The Smile (Matt Kliegman), the Nolita shop blends Montreal and New York techniques for preparation. The dough is rolled noticeably thinner than with the typical overstuffed variety (that’s where the Canadian influence comes in) and boiled in a vat of, we believe, honey-tinged water before getting finished off in a wood-fired oven. You can watch all the magic happen in the open kitchen, then take a seat at one of the handful of chairs to enjoy the spoils. Even if you stand by a longtime institution, there is no debating how bonkers good Black Seed is. 170 Elizabeth St. at Spring St. Stalk them on Facebook here:

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05/23/2014

The weirdest museum in NYC unveils a new season: It would be hard to find a venue that makes better use of its space than Museum, the ungoogleable mini gallery that inhabits a 60-square-foot elevator shaft in a narrow Tribeca alley. The space has opened its 3rd season with 20 collections, ranging from mass-produced consumer goods and repurposed materials to ad hoc inventions and historical curios. Disposable plastic spoons and Styrofoam “rocks” sit alongside items from North Korea, on loan from AP’s chief photographer in Asia, David Guttenfelder. Despite the tight quarters, Museum makes room for a permanent collection (including a shoe that was allegedly thrown at George W. Bush), a video reel, and a café. The organization even delves into programming this summer: From June 20th to 29th, pop project Eternal Lips will create custom songs for visitors. Opening party attendees take note: The event promises a secret special performance—past guests of honor have included a Rudy Giuliani impersonator and Screw magazine founder Al Goldstein.

A smart man's garbage is a foolish man's treasure. And vice versa. A non-profit museum of artifacts and objects from around the world. Cortlandt Alley between Franklin and White Street Viewable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

05/21/2014

Water Taxi Launches Commuter Ferry Connecting West Side to Downtown! Good news for Wall Streeters living on the Far West Side who can now get to work by boat — and there are free rides this week! New York Water Taxi launched a new rush-hour commuter ferry Monday morning, connecting Hudson River Park's Pier 84, at West 44th Street, to Brookfield Place in Battery Park City and giving residents of the West Side's new developments a water link to Downtown's offices. 3 round-trip ferries will launch from the Brookfield Place starting each weekday at 7:40am and again starting at 4:45 pm. Tickets will be $4.50 for a single ride and $8.00 for a round trip starting next Monday. The Far West Side has few transit options, though that will soon change with the opening of the 7 train extension to West 34th St. and 11th Ave. later this year. The area is home to several major new developments that will draw thousands of new residents, including Hudson Yards, which is now under construction.

New York Water Taxi provides the most exciting & entertaining NYC boat tour. Tour NY, all while taking in skylines, bridges & lush waterfront parks.

05/16/2014

"Landmarks of New York" at the Brooklyn Historical Society: Based on the book The Landmarks of New York by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, this photo survey features 56 images of NYC landmarks including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House, the William Ulmer Brewery Complex and the Brooklyn Museum. Catch it while you can through tomorrow, Sat May 17th!

The Brooklyn Historical Society is a museum, library and educational center dedicated to encouraging the exploration and appreciation of Brooklyn's diverse peoples and cultures both past and present.

05/14/2014

BROOKLYN FLEA: It’s that time of year when the Brooklyn Flea comes back outside on Saturdays in Fort Green and Sundays at a new, yet to be announced Williamsburg location. Pick up a couple hand-hammered stack rings by Jessica De Carlo, at a special Flea-only price ($20 each, 2 for $35), or take a walk in Nina Z's eco-conscious clogs and sandals ($95-180). Visit Sharon London for easy-fitting tube dresses ($78) and vintage locket earrings ($12), or Hartford Denim Co. for quality-denim goods, like hoodies ($325) and aprons ($110). While perusing crafts and collectibles by local artisans, munch on some local bites, such as People's Pops' shaved ice ($3) and ice pops ($4) made from local, fresh fruit. Until Sunday, November 23rd.

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05/12/2014

Your last chance to see the Domino Sugar factory: Culture is to NYC as sunshine is to SoCal. But our endless access to art means that we can never hit ’em all, and occasionally, we have to bypass an exhibit or two. This is not a show to skip. “A Subtlety” is your one and only opportunity to see inside the landmark before it’s demolished. It’s also your rare chance to look up at a five-story sphinx. New York artist Kara Walker, known for her envelope-pushing approach, was tapped to create a large-scale installation within the decrepit, molasses-covered walls. She decided to honor the history of laborers--from the cane fields to the factories to the kitchens. Hence, the 75-foot-long sculpture of an African woman covered in snow-white sugar. Like any buzz-heavy show (read: the Rain Room and Infinity Room), we’re sure the lines will be long and the Instagrams will be aplenty. So strap on some sneaks, take a good book and remember that this is the very reason you live in NYC. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Thru July 6th; Domino Sugar Factory, S. First St. & Kent Ave, Brooklyn.

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05/09/2014

App-Led Pub Crawl Headed to FiDi Bars Hit by Hurricane Sandy: Cheers to technology. An app-driven pub crawl is on its way to the Financial District, leading drinkers through something of a techie scavenger hunt while also supporting local bars hit by Hurricane Sandy. The new app, called Beaconcrawl, will give participants a bar crawl combined with a game experience. Drinkers will be directed to different Downtown bars where they will collect points by completing fun tasks that have not yet been determined. Participants will be able to redeem drink and food specials at at least five bars in and around Stone Street through the app. The crawl will serve as the launch for the free app, which is designed to add a twist to the traditional bar crawl. The app's creators hope to expand it to offer other bar crawls throughout the city and then to other cities across the country. The Lower Manhattan crawl is scheduled for May 20 and will last about three hours, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The app is available now for the May 20 launch. http://beaconcrawl.com/

05/07/2014

Get compensated for being bumped off a plane! Did you know that hundreds of thousands of travelers were bumped off domestic flights last year? And did you know that many of those poor forsaken souls were legally owed cash - not just drink vouchers? How much were they due? Well, according to the Code of Federal Regulations, you’re supposed to get up to $1,300 if you’re kicked off a flight because of overbooking. Here to aid in your quest for justice is AirHelp, a new website and app that bullies airlines into paying out. So next time you’re stuck at LAX after getting bumped off your 10pm red-eye, simply open the app and enter a few details about your (stupid) flight. AirHelp will then check to see if you’re eligible for reimbursement and if so, how much. If you are owed money, you’ll sign a PDF granting them power of attorney and they’ll go to bat for your compensation, which should arrive within six weeks. (It can take up to a year if they have to take the airline to court.) AirHelp gets paid only if you get paid--they keep 25% - and they give you $20 for every fellow passenger you recruit from your flight. So go ahead, start your public griping.

We flew to San Francisco with SAS in March 2013. We missed a day of our holiday because our flight was cancelled. We contacted SAS for compensation without any luck. AirHelp did an amazing job. They got the compensation we deserved. The service was fast and professional. I can warmly recommend AirHe…

05/05/2014

NYC buses are now trackable! It’s a GPS world. We’re just living in it. (Right, mayor of Water Lily Nail Spa?) And public transportation is one step closer to joining the 21st century - thanks to MTA Bus Time. A municipal program that’s been slowly rolling out over the last two years, Bus Time is finally fully realized now that every New York City route is satellite-enabled. There are a few ways to track down these suckers: You can download an app like Transit that shows nearby bus lines and a countdown of how long before each one arrives. Or once you’re at the bus stop, you can simply text the stop’s assigned number. The MTA will immediately respond with how far away the next bus is. If you’re having drinks in a neighborhood you don't know that well, it might be best to use the Transit app. Check to see when the next crosstown ride is coming and plan just the right moment to bolt. But in our opinion, texting is best for buses you take on the regular. By cutting out the app's loading time, you don’t risk any lag in communication. We’ve saved our daily stop’s number in our phone to know exactly how long we have to brush our teeth.

05/02/2014

SoulCycle Rolling Into Financial District: SoulCycle will soon offer its brand of peppy, inspirational workouts in the Financial District. The chain, known for its motivational indoor cycling classes, is opening a new studio at 2 Gold St., the building's owner announced last week. The 5,000 square-foot center, set to open in the fall, will be the studio’s 10th location in the city. SoulCycle also has a gym nearby in TriBeCa at 101 Warren St. Two Gold St., an upscale residential tower, is home to 839 luxury apartments.

Constructive style, the Studio Manager and Assistant Managers will provide the leadership and vision necessary to ensure that the studio is exceeding our rider’s expectations.