Hate Killing Spurs Protest, Fear
Amid chants of “Hey hey, ho ho, homophobia’s got to go,” marchers decried the slaying of Mark Carson – and reflected on how his death changes the way they see the city.
Place: Manhattan
Game’s Not Over for Retro Video
Even in the age of high definition, old-school video games thrive in a shadow market at places like 8 Bit & Up in the East Village.
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Rebuilding Lives Through Music
A new collaboration between Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and the city Department of Probation helps young probationers create songs.
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Suit: Transgender Patient Left to Die
Shaun Smith's family contends she went untreated after EMS responders saw breasts on what otherwise appeared to be a male body.
The Bubble Man of Central Park
Nathan Freeman turns soap and water into whimsical spectacle at Manhattan's most famous oasis.
via Lifestyle + Charity Magazine
Mixing Fashion and Philanthropy
The Vanity Project creates apparel for nonprofit groups and donates 51 percent of its profits.
via The Local
New Art Rises From Fire’s Ashes
Students who lost work in a recent blaze at Pratt Institute are getting back to creating art.
New Designers Get Runway Shot
Nolcha Fashion Week offers unknowns a chance to display their clothing and jewelry creations.