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Beastie Boy Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch To Be Honored With Brooklyn Playground

Adam Yauch, best known as “MCA” of rap pioneers Beastie Boys, was a major figure not only in popular music, but also in the city of New York, specifically the borough of Brooklyn where he grew up.

2013/05/02

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Fleet Week In New York City Has Been Cancelled

The event’s cancellation, announced by Staten Island Fleet Week Inc. Board of Directors, would have ran from May 22nd to 29th this year. Additionally, all incorporated activities have been brought to a halt.

2013/04/22

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fun. Get ‘One Night’ Photo Exhibit

2012 was, by any measure, a massive success for fun. While last year was marked with huge TV appearances and red carpets, so far 2013 is shaping up to be the band’s year of touring. Starting in July, they’ll be on the road with special guests Tegan & Sara through October.

2013/04/04

Vampire Weekend Teamed Up With Steve Buscemi For NYC Easter Parade

It was a busy weekend for alternative rock acts looking to spend quality time with A-list actors. Radiohead/Atoms for Peace frontman Thom Yorke dished on everything from music to fatherhood in a wide-ranging interview with Alec Baldwin for his podcast. And it seems Vampire Weekend spent this weekend with revered character actor Steve Buscemi to take part in this year’s New York City Easter Parade.

2013/04/01

Tegan & Sara Find Happiness And Romance In Songwriting

It might be hard to believe but Tegan and Sara have been making music for close to 20 years. The sisters began their musical evolution in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1995.

2013/02/22

Annual No Pants Subway Ride Takes Place In New York City

Thanks to New York City-based Improv Everywhere and unseasonably warm January weather, more than 4,000 people gathered for the annual No Pants Subway Ride.

2013/01/15

One Direction Have A Run-In With NYPD

Besides being snubbed during the GRAMMY nominations this week, they also had a run in with New York’s finest.

2012/12/07

The World’s Biggest Pizza Party Is In NYC And You’re Invited

You’re invited to the biggest pizza party in the world!

2012/10/09

Nicki Minaj & Mariah Carey Deny ‘American Idol’ Judges Feud, Darling

When asked how the judges are getting along, Nicki, with a very convincing facial expression and her sometimes-British accent, said “We’re getting along wonderfully, darling,” drawing laughter and looks from fellow judge Keith Urban.

2012/09/19