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The Williamsburg Brooklyn-based culture guide to New York and beyond.

Syndicated is hosting a Cuomo vs Nixon debate party

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Cynthia Nixon needs your support in defeating closet conservative Cuomo. Come out and yell at the screen on Wednesday at Syndicated. Then, do something useful and go out and vote this Fall. Governor Andrew Cuomo has agreed to a television debate against challenger Cynthia Nixon, activist, actor, and first-time political candidate. The debate will be […]

PHOTOS: Braving BangOn!NYC’s Elements Music & Arts Festival

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Photo: Bassnectar thrills with a heavy and relentless set. (@ajrphotos) On Saturday morning, lightning ripped through the sky as thunderous claps echoed in response. Later that night, BangOn!NYC attendees experienced different kinds of lights and applause.

Report: Williamburg the most dangerous place in NY for cyclists

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This is no surprise for anyone who lives in Williamsburg, but the stats are troubling nonetheless. Since 2013, there have been over 700 injuries to cyclists and 9 deaths. Unfortunately, these numbers could rise once the L Train shutdown comes into effect and there are more bikers commuting to and from the city. Localize.city uncovered areas […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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It’s another slowish release week, but I’m getting hell out of dodge next weekend and don’t want to leave you hanging for two weeks. Onward into the flames… WHAT TO HEAR: First up this week is Sounds From the Vortex (Nuclear Blast), the debut full-length from ‘90s melodic death revivalists, The Spirit. Seeing wider re-release […]

Club Crush Special Edition: 5 Acts to Catch at Elements Music & Arts Festival

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I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it, because Elements Music & Arts Festival is back this Saturday, August 11th, and I KNOW I’ll like it. The Brooklyn-based party squad known as BangOn!NYC will bring their incredibly innovative and entertaining music festival back to its new home in Hunts Point, BX (1108 Oak Point […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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The dog days are here and the release slate proves it, so let’s keep this brief so we can all get out there and enjoy what’s left of summer.

Best Places to See around New York

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SPONSORED POST Some say you need more than a lifetime to experience all that New York has to offer. But sometimes, especially if you live there, you might occasionally get fed up with the hectic pace of life in the Big Apple and feel a sudden urge to escape, even if just for an afternoon […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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After several crazy weeks, things cool down on the release front this weekend—the last of July, in case you’ve been slacking on your summer metal binge and need a kick in the ass. As always, however, quality reigns over quantity, and in that respect, we are doing just fine once again.

Club Crush: The Week’s Best Electronic Lineups

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Photo: Elrow in Ibiza, Spain It’s raining. It’s pouring. We’re stuck inside, and it’s BORING. Sure, this forecast is the pits, but it’s times like this that I’m reminded of the yins and yangs of life. After all, we wouldn’t know excitement if there was no calm, happiness if there was no sadness and sunshine […]