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Two Fort Greenes
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are long past the tipping point of gentrification. But even as real estate prices have soared, some residents continue to languish in poverty.
Topic: Arts & Culture
Bushwick Beyond the Brand
Thirty-five years ago, burned-out Bushwick was a symbol of urban blight. Today the neighborhood is on the rise, as gentrification spreads. But not all the change is for the better.
Dancing Away Worries in a Flash
Breast cancer survivor Sharon Harris takes joy in flash mobs – she calls them her "anti-chemo." Her new friends call her the Flash Mob Queen.
iPad Helps Clarify Artistic Vision
Greek artist Fotis Flevotomos, who has battled blurry vision since birth, recently started using an iPad application that helps him deal with sight issues.
DJ Spins Toward Comeback
DJ Esquire heads to a regional DJ competition to battle for the title he lost last year. Can he reclaim the No. 1 spot?
Trying to Make Art of Life
Nikki Romanello enlists bones and bacteria to make art that reflects the haphazard nature of evolution and the connections between all living creatures.
The Legend of Ivan the Shaman
Ivan Szendrö will reveal your "legend” for $75. He's saving up to help his Hungarian hometown – a key place in his own legend.
Drag Artist Plays a New Part
When drag performer Kevin McIntyre's boyfriend got cancer, he kept dancing – even as he took on a supporting role at home.