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J. Hoberman, Ex-’Village Voice’ Critic, to Blouin Artinfo

J. Hoberman, the veteran Village Voice movie critic who left that publication last month will join Blouin Artinfo as the site's chief film critic. The writer, who has curated film shows at MoMA PS1, the Museum of the Moving Image and The Jewish Museum,... »

Brewer Says She’s ‘Definitely’ Running For Manhattan Borough President

Veteran Upper West Side Councilwoman Gale Brewer is jumping into the race for Manhattan Borough President. "I'm going to definitely do it I. haven't gotten myself organized, because I'm working on so many different issues, but I will," Ms. Brewer told ... »

For Petula Clark, Well…You Can Always Go, to Feinstein’s

Clark in Paris before she returned to the warm embrace of our dear city's nightclubs. (Eric Ryan/Getty Images) Rhythm and bounce, tempo and pounce. Petula Clark has lost none of her fizz. Her warm, engaging new act at Feinstein’s at Loew’s Regency is t... »

Candidates Eye Astoria Council Seat

Two candidates, one Democrat and one Republican, each have opened committees and are looking at possibly running for term-limited Queens Councilman Peter Vallone's seat in 2013. Democratic District Leader Costa Constantinides and former New York Young ... »

Peter Vallone Jr. Calls Proposed SD12 ‘A Baby Alien Popping Out of a Stomach’

Always outspoken Queens Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. is not at all happy about the proposed legislative lines for the Senate district in Astoria. Mr. Vallone weighed in on the potential District 12 map in a post on his Facebook page this evening: "Holy... »

Jeremiah Frei-Pearson Now Running for Office in Westchester

Jeremiah Frei-Pearson, a Democrat who ran for a Queens seat in the New York State Assembly in 2010 before dropping out, is now running for a completely different Assembly seat in a completely different county. Mr. Frei-Pearson recently filed paperwork ... »

Dylan Goes Eclectic: As ‘An Advocate Who Hosts a Show,’ Can MSNBC’s Ratigan Broadcast Nuance to the Masses?

Illustration by Drew Friedman. "THIS IS NOT SOME OPINION! This is a mathematical fact!" In a now-infamous Aug. 9, 2011, taping, a cable news host has just boiled over at his assembled panel of guests. He's yelling, at full volume. "I've been coming on ... »

Brooklyn Shake Shack Opening Tomorrow—But Will It Really Transform Downtown?

Shack stacks! (Gothamist) Talk about burying the lede under some extra toppings. In a story about 11 new eateries opening in Downtown Brooklyn, the Post let slip that the eagerly awaited Shake Shack will finally be opening its doors on the Fulton mall ... »

Free Cab Rides! If Your Ride is Under $15… and You’re Drunk

Books have been written and papers published that let us, the ignorant, general public know whether we are indeed alcoholics or not. Usually with the aid of those all important "top tell-tale signs"—putting aside the fact that the most obvious sign you... »

Those Criminals! N.Y.P.D. May Have Violated Landmarks Laws at Tribeca Stable

Hay! Keep it down. (Property Shark) Forget Occupy Wall Street protestors—after removing part of a brick wall at a historic former police station, the N.Y.P.D. has to deal with a new set of idealistic hippies: the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Afte... »

Monday: The Peanut Gallery

We’ve been particularly aware of food allergies ever since that fateful day we were called upon to stab cousin Rita in the chest with an epi-pen. Who knew there were trace amounts of pecan in that bourbon reduction sauce? Anyway, in our opinion, it sim... »

Monday: Aria Ready?

It’s been a frenetic, family-filled weekend and you’re ready to reimmerse yourself in high-society happenings. Happily, the New York City Opera’s fall gala has saved you from another dreary night at the homestead. You’ll fête one of New York’s most hal... »

Your Daily Occupy Wall Street Primer: A 24-Hour Drum Circle at Mayor Bloomberg’s Mansion, No RSVP Necessary!

A poster for the protest (Though not intended to be all-inclusive, this page will be updated as events occur. Have a suggestion? Leave it in the comments!) Contents Key Organizers and Affiliated Groups NYPD and the City's Reaction Media Coverage: Must ... »

Bob Turner’s ‘Hero’ Ex-Cop Removes OWS Heckler; Heckled the Hell Out of Anthony Weiner (Video)

Kevin Hiltunen takes matters into his own hands Meet New York's newest hero: ex-marine and former NYPD officer Kevin Hiltunen who forcibly removed an Occupy Wall Street member for being "disruptive" to a congressman...something Mr. Hiltunen has first h... »

On the Market: Renters Week; Walldorf-Astoria’s Hidden Depot; Basquiat’s Brooklyn Grave

Some nice feature's from Curbed's first Renters Week: Good, bad and ugly at $3,2000; best and worst of AirBnB. [Curbed] Is there anything Mary Anne Tighe can't do? [Journal] Everybody loves the new Queens racino. [Post] The sad fate of a decade-old Vil... »

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