Regilding New York's Gilded Age

... And so I decided to embark on my own immersive tour of those Gilded Age vestiges, sallying forth from my East Village apartment to seek the company of its obsessive modern admirers. My first stop, naturally enough, was a Victorian martial arts ...

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Artist Leo Fitzpatrick Discusses the Changing Tides of the New York City Art World

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North Korea's last nuclear test had a fireball the width of 4...

Just what this means for international security largely depends on two factors that aren't necessarily connected to the quantity of bombs Pyongyang has on hand: miniaturization and explosive yield. North Korea needs bombs small enough to attach to long-range projectiles, and they need to pack a large explosive punch.

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New York's 10 Most Adorable Frenchies, According To Instagram

Think French bulldogs are the cutest damn dogs you've ever seen? You're not alone. According to a new study conducted by the American Kennel Club, New Yorkers are officially obsessed with Frenchies; they're the number-one most popular dog in Tribeca, Park Slope, Murray Hill, the Financial District, the East Village, and Chelsea.

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North Korea's last nuclear test had a fireball the width of 4 Manhattan blocks

Just what this means for international security largely depends on two factors that aren't necessarily connected to the quantity of bombs Pyongyang has on hand: miniaturization and explosive yield. North Korea needs bombs small enough to attach to long-range projectiles, and they need to pack a large explosive punch.

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Philly's Han Dynasty to Open 2nd NYC Eatery

Han Dynasty, the Sichuan restaurant that originated in Old City, will be opening its second New York location this year. It could even come in the next two months.

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Han Dynasty to open second, bigger NY location very soon

Han Dynasty latest spot will be in the Upper West Side in New York. Pictured is the University City location.

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Bonnie Slotnick Has Reopened Her Treasured Cookbook Shop in the East Village

"It's so nice to be in a place where the people who own the building want me here and care about me." When news broke in November that Bonnie Slotnick, the owner of the eponymous specialty bookstore in the West Village, lost her lease, New Yorkers were devastated.

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NY theft victim becomes an online celebrity after phone turns up in China

What good can come of being a victim of theft? For Matt Stopera, such unfortunate circumstances have led to him becoming known by a swath of Chinese netizens in what has become a bizarre, and highly entertaining, intercontinental social media exchange. According to a Shanghaiist article , the saga started last year when Stopera, an American living in New York, left a bar in the East Village, only to find that his iPhone had been taken.

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Six Pieces That Stuck Out at the New Museum's Triennial

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This Week's PLANET Picks

Next time you order a craft cocktail, take a moment to note the love and attention poured into your libation. From exacting technique to house-made, quality ingredients, craft cocktails taste noticeably different than a regular ol' mixed drink drowning in high fructose corn syrup.

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10 Foods New Yorkers Cannot Live Without

... way to ruin any post-New Year's diet plan. Stick to the original cheesecake. Veniero's Pastry Shop - This East Village pastry staple, serves two original style cheesecakes, a classic New York style, and an Italian style cheesecake made with ricotta ...

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Multi-Disciplinary Artist JK5 Discusses Collaborating with Comme des Garcons

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Rye Man's ADA Suit May Shutter Famous Punk Bar

... and beyond - that Manitoba's was at risk of closing. Many assumed the issue was the usual one about East Village bars - noise complaints. However, this case had nothing to do with decibel levels and perturbed neighbors. Last year, a wheelchair-bound ...

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What Life is Like in DeBlasio's New York

... status cars, stretch S.U.V.s and Ubered sedans hover curbside It sounds wonderful. Believe it or not, but the East Village is considered one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Manhattan. The state of our block has deteriorated over the last year. ...

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Hey, Four-Eyes! Where to Buy Glasses in NYC

... into the drawers here to find a pair that'll cause double-takes on the sidewalks. [ Photo ] When this East Village boutique first opened in 1989, it was widely considered one of the first stores in the city to bring an element of fashion to glasses. ...

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Finding A No-Fee Rental In New York City

The New York City real estate market has a vocabulary all its own, and one of the first terms would-be renters encounter is "no-fee," used to describe an available listing. There are two types of rental apartments in the Big Apple - ones that come with a broker's fee, which is often 15% of a year's rent, and ones that can be rented with no fee attached.

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All Gone West to Run 3/28-4/18 at Teatro Circulo

"All Gone West," a new play by John Attanas, transports us to the New York jazz scene of the early 50's. An Army vet, in love with a secretary at CCNY, would win her by setting up a be-bop club on Ninth Avenue with the help of a black saxophonist he has befriended in the service and a couple of low-lives he has met along the way.

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5 drinks with purported health benefits beyond simply hydration

There is much anecdotal evidence about the benefits of kombucha, but little peer-reviewed scientific research. New Orleans-based Big Easy Bucha is available locally in varieties like Jazz Juice Tea and Cajun Kick .

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New York Where to Get the 10 Best New Steaks in New York City Hotness ...

... made with meat sourced right from Eli's Market next door, and served with addictive, hand-cut pommes frites. East Village This French-Japanese mash-up is whipping up creations like mezcal-sake cocktails and steamed cockles in enoki broth, which lead ...

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Revolutionary 'Hamilton' Raps Up American History With...

Word about Lin-Manuela Miranda's Hamilton has been spreading, circulating, building to a fever pitch since May, 2009, when he performed the title song at a White House gathering hosted by the Obamas. I can't think of another show since Les Miserables , in 1987, that's generated so much pre-opening excitement.

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Punk Rock Bar Manitoba's Raises $29K in Online Fundraiser

East Village punk rock bar Manitoba's will likely remain open, thanks to hundreds of supporters who have donated more than $29,000 in an online fundraising campaign. The Avenue B bar was in danger of closing after reaching a settlement with Luigi Girotto who has sued dozens of businesses under the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to court filings.

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Celebrating The Bjork MoMA Show With Bjork's Best Visual Statements

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10 ways to be a hero on Valentinea s Day - even if you forgot the card

Even if you've just figured out why love is in the air, it's not too late to give your sweetheart a Valentine's Day to remember. You might want to think twice before raiding the bargain bin at your local dollar store .

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Rachel Corrie Family Loses Appeal for Damages

Israel's Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision on civil damages in the case of U.S. peace activist Rachel Corrie, who was killed in the West Bank in 2003 by a military bulldozer. The high court on Thursday upheld a ruling by the Haifa District Court exempting Israel from paying civil damages for wrongful death to Corrie's family since the incident occurred in a war zone.

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BWW Reviews: Intimate Staging of RENT Brings the Characters Into Sharp Focus

Based on Puccini's La Boheme , the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson is a rock opera that tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in the East Village alphabet city streets of New York during the 1990s. The story centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates, trying to figure out just what they want to be.

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Bone broth: the trend everyone's raging about

... as the hills, but it has gained new momentum. New York chef Marco Canora opened a takeaway hatch outside his East Village restaurant late last year, called it Brodo (Italian for broth), and started dispensing chicken, beef and turkey broths with ...

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4 Things for You to Do in New York City's Neighborhoods This Week

" Grime and Glory: A History of Prospect Park ," a presentation by urban planner Patrick Lamson-Hall, will illustrate the history of Prospect Park, from its original conception as a rival to Manhattan's Central Park, through its glory days into the 1940s, to its decline and near-collapse, and its stunning rebirth. From 8:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Brooklyn Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave., Brooklyn.

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Antonio's classic pizzeria has been on Flatbush Avenue

... his Instagram account: @rolandopujol. A true New York City classic, Papaya King opened a new storefront in the East Village in 2013 with signage that evokes its history. The first Papaya King opened in 1932. Classic storefronts abound in the Bay ...

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5 Artists to Watch at the 2015 New Museum Triennial

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Things to do in NYC This Week: Conversation With David Axelrod

Conversation With David Axelrod Politics will take center stage on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. during a discussion between David Axelrod, whose new book is titled "Believer: My Forty Years in Politics," and David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker. 1395 Lexington Avenue, 212-415-5500, 92y.org.

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Steampunk Masquerade Ball at Lovecraft Bar NYC on March 6th

... LOVECRAFT TAB Tickets Available: http://ift.tt/1jcLkqU at... About Lovecraft Bar NYC: This horror-themed East Village bar was created in honor of writer H.P. Lovecraft; American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works ...

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The New Yorkers who enjoy everyday activities while wearing their bridal gowns

... These women enjoyed a double-decker bus tour of New York during a Trashed In The Dress outing in New York's East Village Officer and a gentleman: Event attendees took a minute to strike a pose in front of a police car while walking to their ...

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A Breakfast Sandwich-Only Shop, an Indian Chain from Texas, and More Coming Soon

Welcome to the weekly Plywood Report. Coming soon: A beer bar on Columbia Street, Indian fusion in Nomad, and a lot of breakfast sandwiches in Chelsea.

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Chill out: Snowstorm with a flash-freeze chaser

... N.Y. Overnight snow turned to freezing rain and made for treacherous conditions during the morning commute. East Village resident Kelly Miller clears off her car windshield as snow continues to fall across Des Moines and central Iowa. A United ...

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New York City, the land of the weird

New York, New York it's a hell of a town. The second you arrive back in Washington D.C .

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"3 for the Road" MKE premiere provides intersection for two old friends

For the young theater company Splinter Group and its artistic director Jim Farrell, a key part of the mission statement is finding new works and plays to bring to Milwaukee theater audiences. "I'm trying to do at least one a year," Farrell said.

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Food for Thought: King Bee Chef Jeremie Tomczak Explains Acadian Food

... year, trumps all of those with what has to be one of the most cerebral concepts out there. The garden-level East Village spot draws its inspiration from the Acadian migration. "What?" you ask. Exactly. The Acadian people migrated from France to ...

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Chill out: Snowstorm with a deep-freeze chaser

... N.Y. Overnight snow turned to freezing rain and made for treacherous conditions during the morning commute. East Village resident Kelly Miller clears off her car windshield as snow continues to fall across Des Moines and central Iowa. A United ...

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Top Fireplace bars in NYC

With the recent spat of large winter storms and Frost Giant cold spells many New Yorkers want to know where to go for great fireplaces to enjoy a drink and get away from the cold, so here's a few spots. Shoolbred's: This is just a consistent bar.

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Singular Sensations

The Rejection Show Littlefield , 622 Degraw St., nr. Fourth Ave., Gowanus ; 8:00 p.m. Anyone still feeling the sting of that last breakup can commiserate with like-minded souls here.

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Where to find home decor items in NYC

Julie Gaines and David Lenovitz share a passion for old restaurant ware. Together they would scour the basements of restaurant suppliers in New York City's Bowery district for odds and ends or discontinued items.

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