An LGBT Fashion Statement
A new exhibition, “A Queer History of Fashion: From the Closet to the Catwalk,” pays homage to the contributions of LGBT individuals to fashion.
Topic: Arts & Culture
via Brooklyn Spectator
Rabbis Celebrate in Brooklyn
Some 5,400 rabbis and guests gathered at former Sunset Park warehouse for some dancing and spiritual renewal.
AudioFiles: Just Kidding
This installment of our podcast looks at folks who make the hard work of getting laughs look easy.
NYCity Snapshot: How Can the New Mayor Help You?
Our reporters asked scores of New Yorkers: What is one thing the next mayor can do to make your life better? The answers proved as diverse as the city itself.
Crafts Boost Industry Outlook
The fourth annual American Fine Craft Show kicked off at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center amid an increase in artisan businesses filling former industrial spaces in Brooklyn.
via The Nabe
Barclays Effect a Mixed Bag
Some businesses around the Barclays Center are benefiting from the arena, while others are seeing little impact.
AudioFiles: Long Shot Dreams
Our podcast looks at underdogs – including Olympic bobsledding hopeful Phaidra Knight.
AudioFiles: A Place Called Home
Our podcast looks at what home means to people – and includes a visit to the African Day Parade in Harlem.