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Newly Signed Law Makes It Easier For New Yorkers To Cancel Gym Memberships
People wearing face masks walk past a New York Sports Club located in Wall Street on September 30th, 2020. Businesses offering automatic renewal services will have to make it easier to quit memberships. [ more › ] Read the whole thing here More
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Chloe Rodgers Illuminates the Many ‘Faces’ of Life
Just like the sides of one story, comes the different shades of one face. Nottingham-based artist Chloe Rodgers illuminates this multifaceted surface on her latest single “Faces.” The icy single dances with alt-pop and electronica for an enchanting mediation that falls at the feet of the artist’s celestial vocals. Though, the true charm of “Faces” […] More
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As Temperatures Drop, Neighborhood Bars and Restaurants Struggle
Abby Ehmann, owner of Lucky on B, is preparing to temporarily close down the bar for the winter. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra) “Owning a bar in a fucking pandemic sucks– to be as succinct as possible,” says Abby Ehmann, 61. For four years, Ehmann has been operating Lucky on B, an East Village establishment she describes […] More
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Photos: Euphoric New Yorkers Celebrate Biden's Defeat Of Trump
New Yorkers celebrating Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's victory in Brooklyn on November 7, 2020 "To come out and see my city New York stand out, come out and support Biden, its a wonderful feeling. A wonderful, wonderful feeling." [ more › ] Read the whole thing here More
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Video: Grandbrothers – All the Unknown
shot by Toby Coulson Today Grandbrothers have shared a cinematic new video for “All The Unknown,” the title track from their third album which is set for January 15th release on City Slang. The visually striking, surreal clip explores and maximises the dramatic builds and crescendos within Grandbrothers’ expressive music. Speaking on the video, the band comment: “We worked closely with our good […] More
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Police Scuffle with Activists Amid Calls For Black Trans Liberation
Hundreds of Black transgender and LGBTQ activists marched through the streets of lower Manhattan on Thursday night, their cries of “abolition now” reverberating and attracting both onlookers with iPhones and police officers with batons. For the past 21 weeks, activists have led weekly Thursday evening rallies from the Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the gay […] More
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sea oleena releases her first album in 6 years
Montreal's sea oleena has returned with her first release since 2014's shallow, and after a few listens, I feel good calling this one a contender for the most gorgeous album of 2020… Continue reading… s/o More
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What Happens Now: Counting Ballots In New York City
Absentee ballots turned in during early voting, at the Park Slope Armory, October 27, 2020 Results for two tight local races may be weeks away. [ more › ] Read the whole thing here More
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Costume Stores Say Halloween Shoppers Haven’t Been Scared Off
A last-minute shopper visits the Halloween Adventure Shop. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra) Just one day before Halloween, there’s a bit of a frenzy inside the Halloween Adventure Shop on 4th Avenue. Customers walk in carrying sopping wet umbrellas, and they leave behind their slippery footprints. Inside, they shuffle around the store, some selecting the final touches […] More
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The Weeks Soak in Time on ‘Slips’ Visual
Mississippi rock outfit, The Weeks, warmed older fans’ hearts upon release of their 6th LP Twisted Rivers. The album’s lead single “Slips” now sees its visual companion today and encourages everyone to live in their hope, absorb it, and not let moments of life slip through. Filmed in Nashville, TN and directed by Aaron Scott […] More
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Here Are The New York Activists Inspired By An 1860 Abolitionist Group
The Wide Awakens The Wide Awakens are artists and activists who take their name and inspiration from an 1860 abolitionist group, with an eye toward promoting voting rights while fostering “civic joy.” [ more › ] Read the whole thing here More
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Johnny Jewel pres. After Dark 3
Johnny Jewel presents AFTER DARK 3. Digital Download Available Here: https://italiansdoitbetter.com/product/various-artist-after-dark-3/ s/o More