Many of the millennial stereotypes are there, and they never fail to make a twenty-four-year-old college graduate chuckle even if the content may occasionally be simplistic and reductive. Much like Lena Dunham’s debut feature film Tiny Furniture, the television show seeks to comment on the current generation of sometimes underemployed but always self-consciously individualistic recent… Read more »
It can’t be easy being Alec Baldwin as he faces allegations of a hate crime from a new York Post photographer. Yet, again just the simple task of having breakfast comes with a media frenzy. Today, the former 30 Rock Star decided to get take – out rather than sit being scrutinized at his favorite… Read more »
Mornings and his first meal of the day may never be the same for Alec Baldwin, whose recent headlines have created a media frenzy outside his East Village apartment building. Following breakfast at his local deli, where the media had waited as he tasted every morsel, Alec grabbed his coffee on the run and was… Read more »
Residents and store owners in the East Village are standing by their man, Alec Baldwin. Speaking on condition of anonymity, they told “Ask a New Yorker”, ” We see Alec everyday and he has no hatred in him. He may have a bad temper but he is not a racist.” One resident from the caribbean… Read more »
As Hollywood prepares to congratulate itself next weekend on another year filled with admirable cinematic efforts I wish to present you with my thoughts on a few of the fine actors and actresses who have delivered performances recognized by AMPAS. Daniel Day-Lewis appears to be the favorite to win the Oscar for Best Actor. No… Read more »
With the super bowl black out saga behind her, Beyonce is back in the spotlight once again with her new documentary. ‘Life is But a Dream.’ The HBO film provides a revealing and compelling look at the star. According to Beyonce, making it was a very therapeutic process for her: “This movie has really been… Read more »
Now that Lower Manhattan is starting to return to its former self after Hurricane Sandy, I’m happy to report on nine new openings in the district. They range from maternity wear to fried chicken and they are welcome additions. SouthWest NY – 301 South End Avenue (212) 945-0528 | www.southwestny.com SouthWest NY is back and better… Read more »
Before this year, I’ve never spent the holidays in NYC, being that my family is from out of town. However, plenty of my childhood memories abroad are related to the city through timeless Christmas films like Home Alone and Elf. So perhaps it’s no wonder that this season I was in the audience to see A… Read more »
Eddie Ekis’s mom worked at the local Five & Ten store. You know–the ones with the mechanical jalopies and wild palomino horses outside the store that cost a dime a ride. On Friday night, Mrs. Ekis, the Assistant Manager, was responsible for closing the First Avenue store at 9 PM. With a little tidying up,… Read more »
Garland Jeffreys is not only New York City’s best-kept secret, but America’s most consistently underrated and overlooked musical talent. A veteran of rock-n- roll, blues, soul, and reggae, Garland’s been shaking up the NYC musical scene since 1966. I first met Garland back in August at the iconic West Village restaurant and performance spot, Cornelia… Read more »
