Finally, smaller DIY venues in New York will receive some support from the city. Tuesday night at House of Yes, Mayor de Blasio signed a bill that will create a Nightlife Office for the city with its own Nightlife Mayor and a 12-member committee. Marky Ramone and jazz bassist Ron Carter where in attendance to show their […]
“Office of Nightlife” taskforce run by a “Night Mayor” may lend a hand to NY’s DIY scene
We’re all tired of lamenting the closures of our favorite DIY venues. Shea Stadium. Aviv. Don Pedro. DBA. And the list goes on. Thankfully, Bushwick’s cool councildude Rafael Espinal is working to create a task force to help DIY spaces and smaller venues thrive: The bill introduced Thursday by City Councilman Rafael Espinal would create […]