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America the Amnesiac: On Remembering to Forget on September 11

Michael Gould-Wartofsky | Posted 11.11.2011

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Michael Gould-Wartofsky

Perhaps it is only right that we be reminded of the "dark side" of the decade, if only so that we might ask of ourselves: What kind of society have we become?

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NYC Ice Skating Guide

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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New York City offers a variety of ice skating options that cater to both the seasonal and the more experienced skater. There are rinks that serve alc...

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Yoko Ono "In The Kitchen"

ediblemanhattan.com | Posted 05.26.2011

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Artist Yoko Ono is known not only as John Lennon's widow--from their wedding in 1969 until his murder on the steps of the Dakota in 1980, they were a...

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PHOTOS: Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Posted 05.25.2011

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in New York City. The 78th Annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Tuesday, N...

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WATCH: Fashion Editor Wins "Wheel Of Fortune" With Just One Letter

nypost.com | JEREMY OLSHAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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She drew 27 blanks but had zero doubts. In what "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak dubbed the "the most amazing solve we've ever had," New York fashio...

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Last Night: Socialites Save The Music, Plus A Full House Reunion (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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New Yorkers were out in full swing last night--quite literally for Goldie Hawn who danced with honoree Youssou N'Dour at the 2010 Malaria No More Bene...

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Relive Zeppelin & Lennon: Best NYC Concerts This Week (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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The concerts this week seriously run the gamut from Norwegian black metal to dreamy folk-pop. Two major shows include Jason Bonham's "Zeppelin Experi...

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Piano Man Opens Motorcycle Shop In Long Island

Gothamist | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hangdog piano pop star Billy Joel has long done for Long Island what Bruce Springsteen did for New Jersey. His odes to smalltown bartenders and awkwar...

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WATCH: Self-Destructing Art

Posted 05.25.2011

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely's self-destroying sculpture titled Homage to New York this weekend with the...

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10 Awesome Events In NYC This Weekend

Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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After last weekend, you might be ready to give your body a rest. After you put away your costume make sure you don't miss out on some of this weekend...

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Flip Fail! Tina Fey Sells Tiny UWS Studio

The New York Observer | Laura Kusisto | Posted 05.25.2011

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Blurgh! Tina Fey has sold her teeny West 85th Street pad, but for exactly the same price she bought it for. The comedian and her hubby, composer Jef...

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PHOTOS: Pitt, Fey And Stiller At 'Megamind' Premiere

Posted 05.25.2011

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Brad Pitt, Madonna, Jerry Seinfeld and more were out celebrating in NYC last night. The XBox 360 takeover of Times Square was pretty insane, so man...

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NY Giants Share Favorite NYC Spots

Posted 05.25.2011

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By Justine Goodman, Citysearch Are you ready for some New York football? We are! And in honor of the return of our favorite sport, we spoke to three ...

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PHOTOS: Celebs And Pols Celebrate (Or Wield Bats) Last Night

Posted 05.25.2011

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It was a big day at the polls yesterday and the victory (or concession) parties were in full force last night. Andrew Cuomo and Kristen Gillibrand sp...

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Beatrice Inn Alum Opens The Bunker (PHOTOS)

guestofaguest.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Bunker may be the most talked about nightlife spot of the week. Besides two soft openings including host to the Whitney Studio Gala's after party ...

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NYC Sales & Events This Week

Posted 05.25.2011

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Now that it is November, the holiday shopping season has truly begun (scary, right?) We've hunted down the best sales and events happening this week ...

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Rosario Dawson Attends Groundbreaking For LES Girls Club Community Center

A Lower East Side Chronicle | Posted 05.25.2011

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Last Friday afternoon, officials from the NYC Housing Development Corporation, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, elected sta...

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Koons' 'Balloon Flower' Sculpture Up For Auction

artinfo.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK-- In November 2007, Jeff Koons's "Hanging Heart (Magenta/Gold)" sold for $23.6 million at Sotheby's New York, setting a world auction record...

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Celebrate Old Town's 100-Year-Old Urinals

Posted 05.25.2011

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New Yorkers love to celebrate their city and its rich history. The Old Town Bar at 45 East 18th Street, is hosting an impressive 100th anniversary pa...

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Parties! Parades! 23 Great Halloween Events In Town

Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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You can put it off no longer -- Halloween is here! If you aren't able to take a spooky trip to Sleepy Hollow this weekend and you're not quite prepare...

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47 NYC Schools Closing?

New York One | Posted 05.25.2011

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Education officials announced today that there are 47 schools they believe are failing and may need to be closed. It's a much longer list than in yea...

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Nordstrom Headed To Soho!

Posted 05.25.2011

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After years of searching for a flagship, Seattle-based department store Nordstrom has decided to debut a brand new concept store at 350 West Broadway ...

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Gruesome Hand Injury Causes Devo To Cancel Tour

Brooklyn Vegan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Due to an injury in the band, Devo has cancelled their appearance this Saturday night at the Metro PCS Masquerade and their entire tour. The concert w...

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Who Is Paying $2 Billion For Office Space?

Posted 05.25.2011

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The New York Post reports that Google is in the process of purchasing the property it is currently renting in Chelsea. The building at 111 8th Avenue...

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Don't Forget It's Dog Restaurant Week

Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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As if we needed to remind you, October 23rd to the 30th is "Dog Restaurant Week." Sponsored by Eddie Eats Out, a website that reviews dog-friendly re...

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