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Take a Curator Walkthrough of “A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York” at MCNY

Cover art for Pocket for Corduroy, University of Minnesota via MCNY

Thanks to Untapped Cities’ special partnership with the Museum of the City of New York, you can take a curator led walkthrough of the museum’s latest exhibit, A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York. This exhibit explores Freeman’s work illustrating the beloved children’s book character Corduroy and beyond, including drawings, sketches, and paintings based on life in New York City. See the artwork and get inside information from one of the curators of the exhibit on this exclusive tour. If you are an Untapped Cities Insiders, you can join this tour for free! Not an Insider yet? Become a member today to gain access to free behind-the-scenes tours and special New York City events all year long!

DATE: Monday, December 10th, 2018 5:00PM-6:00PM

PRICE: FREE for Untapped Cities Insiders!

CAPACITY: 20 guests. Spots allocated on a first come, first served basis.

REGISTRATION: Open now!

The adventures of Corduroy, the stuffed bear in green overalls, have been delighting children and adults for half a century—ever since Don Freeman’s children’s classic was published in 1968. But few know about Freeman’s long career as an artist who documented New York. A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York presents the gamut of Freeman’s New York work, from his lively and humane depictions of ordinary New Yorkers and the city in the 1930s, to his illustrated scenes of the Broadway backstage, to his children’s books inspired by the city, including not just the Corduroy books but also Pet at the Met and Hattie the Backstage Bat. The exhibition features drawings, paintings, publications, and prints, as well as the artist’s original studies and sketches of Corduroy and other characters.

See our full list of Untapped Cities Insiders Tours and our upcoming Public Tours.

 art, art exhibit, corduroy, curator walkthrough, mcny, museum of the city of new york

Source: https://untappedcities.com/2018/11/27/take-a-curator-walkthrough-of-a-city-for-corduroy-don-freemans-new-york-at-mcny/

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Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown Concludes with LES Finale Nov. 11

The abbreviated final season of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown is underway. Indeed, nearly over. But you’ll need to wait another few weeks for the Lower East Side/East Village treatment.

The highly-anticipated episode is the finale, airing November 11 on CNN. (It actually premieres at the Food Film Festival in New York on October 24.)

It’s the last episode in a twelve-season series, cut short due to Bourdain’s suicide in France five months ago. The personal journey tracks through the neighborhood and some of its luminaries over the years, including Richard Hell, Deborah Harry and Chris Stein, Lydia Lunch, Fab 5 Freddy, Danny Fields, Amos Poe, Jim Jarmusch, Kembra Pfahler, John Lurie, and photographer Clayton Patterson.

Meetups went down at neighborhood stalwarts like Ray’s Candy Store, Emilio’s Ballato, John’s of 12th Street, Max Fish, and B&H Dairy. Newcomers like Kings County Imperial, Saxon+Parole, Doughnut Plant, and Big Gay Ice Cream also cameo.

Source: https://www.boweryboogie.com/2018/10/anthony-bourdains-parts-unknown-concludes-with-les-finale-nov-11/

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New Report Ranks Milwaukee #72 Out of 100 Cities in Affordable Housing

By Nyesha Stone

According to the RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index, when it comes to being able to afford a house, Milwaukee ranks 72 out of 100 cities in the U.S.—last month’s report ranked Milwaukee at 76. Every month, RealtyHop analyze their data alongside comprehensive U.S. Census data to find out if homeownership is affordable or accessible for the average family, according to their site.

Los Angeles is at the top of the list of least affordable homes with a 1.44 percent increase in homeownership burden, according to the index. L.A.’s median price range for a home is $899,000, which means the average L.A. household would have to spend 91.4 percent of their yearly income to own a home.

Only about six hours away, Detroit is the most affordable city to own a home, according to the index. The index reported that a household in the city would only need to spend $302 a month to own a home, or 13 percent of their annual income.

Along with that data is the medium income of the 100 cities. Milwaukee’s median income is $38, 289.

And, Detroit’s medium income is significantly lower than that at $27,838.

According to the “American Dream” every American should have the opportunity to own their home.

With these statistics, do you think that’s a possibility.

Before you make that decision, look over the full report at https://www.realtyhop.com/blog/realtyhop-housing-affordability-index-july-2019/.

This article originally appeared in the Milwaukee Courier. 

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Source: https://www.blackpressusa.com/new-report-ranks-milwaukee-72-out-of-100-cities-in-affordable-housing/

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King Kong alive on St. Mark's Place

Here's a work-in-progress look at a King Kong mural going up on St. Mark's Place between Avenue A and First Avenue (adjacent to David's Cafe) ... Steven spotted @moi.ny at work today...

This will be the second King Kong mural for the neighborhood (the other is via Dragon76 on 13th Street at First Avenue)...

He hopes to have the King Kong skyline completed by the end of the day tomorrow. @moi.ny also painted the Wu Tang logo on the other side of David's...

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Source: http://evgrieve.com/2018/10/king-kong-alive-on-st-marks-place.html

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How the Giga Prints are Created

Using Pano software by Kolor and Pano Head, here is overview of using Autopan Giga software to take 96 RAW files in Lightroom and export them to APG where they are stitched into one very large Pano.

Here’s the finished image, a 180 of Poet’s Walk, Central Park

Source: https://beckermanphoto.com/photos-video-blog/how-the-giga-prints-are-created.html

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Rooted in 38126: ESports and video gaming breaks ground in ‘Soulsville’

BraveDog co-founders Isiah Reese (right) and Dustin Mack have a positive vision of what’s ahead for the BraveDog Innovation Center in Soulsville. (Photo: Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell)

It’s a video gamer’s dream come true: a state-of-the-art video game lounge, complete with an eSports arena, eSports Academy, a student video game development training center, entrepreneurial training center, retail store, workspace and financial literacy center.

And it’s coming to Memphis, specifically Soulsville U.S.A., located in ZIP code 38126 and known as one of the nation’s poorest areas. A symbolic groundbreaking spectacle this past Saturday (announced that the LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation (LOC CDC) would build a franchised BraveDog Video Gaming Innovation Center (BDIC).

Residents, community supporters and elected officials converged on the site and cheered the highly anticipated project that will be housed across the street from the historic Four Way Grill at the corner of Mississippi Blvd. and Walker Ave.

“Although this is the poorest ZIP code in the state, it has endured because of the energy, the fight and goodwill of its people,” said Jeffrey Higgs, the project manager and executive director.

“They ran Ida B. Wells off this same corner. Isaac Hayes and Maurice White and Al Green used to hang out over at the Stax Recording Studio. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ate at the Four Way Grill and our beloved college, LeMoyne-Owen College, is a 156-year-old institution. There is a lot of history here,” Higgs said.

“This project is about technology, change and our young people. They must always know we care about them and we care about their future.”

BraveDog Games CEO Dustin Mack, 28, co-founded the company with Isiah Reese.

“We as a company are ecstatic about this partnership, and we applaud executive director Higgs and LOC CDC for the amazing work they do in the community,” said Mack. “We envision LOC CDC and Greater Memphis becoming a catalyst for innovation within the video games and eSports industries. As a company, we are all fully committed to this initiative.”

The BDIC will be housed in nearly 2,000 square feet and is projected to have an estimated $15 million economic impact in South Memphis and the downtown areas.

“This is fantasy turning into reality,” said Mack. “We appreciate those individuals and corporate citizens who have already reached out to support this project financially. We invite others to join as well. Help us to save our young people.”

“I was a South Carolina kid who only had a single parent,” said Reese. “What food we did have, Mother would divide it between my sister and I while she would drink water. People ask, ‘Why do you grind so hard?’ I just tell them that I work so hard because I can still hear my mother’s stomach growling through the night.

“LeMoyne-Owen and this community means something special to us. LOC gave me my first job as an adjunct professor. I will never forget it.”

Reese cited youngsters as the reason why the games lounge is so significant.

“We can’t take them to Silicon Valley, so Silicon Valley will come to them.”

LOC CDC president Michael Minor praised the “spirit of cooperation and pure joy” from young people at the school who were on hand to cheer the plans for a gaming lounge.

“This facility will bring others into the community who don’t look like us,” said Minor.

There are just no losers here. The excitement of our young people means so much. This will be our own community place where we can gather and just fellowship with one another.

“One of BraveDog’s most important next steps is to bring together storytellers from racially diverse backgrounds to develop high quality video games that accurately and authentically reflect this community.”

Mack admitted that the concept of earning six figures seems unrealistic for children and teens that live on SNAP benefits and welfare.

“One of the most important ways to change the mindset of those who live in poverty is to help them see a way out of poverty and give them the tools necessary to build a better economic future,” Mack said.

“We will help facilitate these possibilities by working to get community residents on the payroll of large tech corporations as well as assist local entrepreneurs become prosperous business owners.”

This article originally appeared in the Nashville Pride. 

Source: https://www.blackpressusa.com/rooted-in-38126-esports-and-video-gaming-breaks-ground-in-soulsville-2/

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Babymooning in Greece

Is "babymoon" a real word now? It sounds ridiculous, yet it's perfect shorthand for what we're doing, enjoying the Greek isles a few months before our first baby is due.

We fly nonstop to Athens (direct flights being one of the small benefits of living in NYC), but this concrete metropolis isn't of primary interest this time. We manage to make an obligatory, and sweaty, visit to the Acropolis.

A ferry whisks us to the island of Naxos, known for being lush, large, and low-key. An ancient gate to an absent temple stands over the port.

I feel mildly ashamed trying to rent a car with an automatic transmission in Europe, as if I'm asking for a bike with training wheels. For the record, I once learned to drive a stick in high school, thanks to Mike Shen and his Chevy Cavalier, but never had the chance again. It didn't seem wise to relearn that skill on narrow, foreign streets. The third agency we ask has an automatic available, and we end up with this tiny, asthmatic Fiat.

We drive inland, passing small Byzantine churches (like above), until we reach the little marble village of Apiranthos. A charming traditional taverna, called Lefteris, is overseen by a scruffy chain-smoking man who resembles the lupine brother of Javier Bardem.

Greeks consume more olive oil than anyone, it is said. We are swallowing our share, with well-lubricated Greek salads at almost every meal.

The only place we try twice, though, is the confusingly-named Waffle House, which does not offer Southern-style pork chops but does serve fresh waffles, with ice cream on top.

Back in the port of Naxos town, we are enchanted by the sun setting behind the ancient gate and a rocky jetty aiming, arrowlike, at the Aegean sea.

Source: http://wuyork.blogspot.com/2011/06/babymooning-in-greece.html?_escaped_fragment_=

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Of the More Than 58,000 Admissions to City Jails Last Year, How Many Inmates Had Been There Before?

Source: https://ibo.nyc.ny.us/cgi-park2/2018/05/of-the-more-than-58000-admissions-to-city-jails-last-year-how-many-inmates-had-been-there-before/

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A Fringe Mini Set

You ready for a FUN post today??? It just makes me happy lol and I need to share it with you guys!!

SHOP MY LOOK HERE:

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Endless Rose: Fringe Crop Top / Endless Rose: Fringe Mini Skirt / Sachin & Babi: Plastic Flower Earrings / Hermes: Oasis Slides / BaubleBar: Mini Monogram Necklace / Island to East Side: Monogram Beaded Bag c/o / Amazon: Heart Sunglasses (I made mine with the pearls but you can buy similar ones here)

I'm totally aware that this look may only appeal to a small number of people reading this but man do I love it. I so wish I had this set for my bachelorette! It's like the perfect bachelorette set!! It's currently hanging in my closet asking to be worn again but I have yet to find an occasion to wear it. I feel like I need to throw a second party at night with our friends and make a full thing of it lol.

Every time I put it on I seem to dance and shake in it lol it becomes a full thing. I have no less than 5 videos of me doing just that, that I'll need to upload for you guys to see. But it's killing me that I can't think of a normal place or time to wear this (lol duh). So please leave more recommendations on where I can wear this!! Engagement party, shower, bachelorette -- I'm all done with those!!

I'm wearing a size M for both but could fit into the small top without any issue because the back has a smocked area where there is no fringe so it's stretchy and moveable. As far as two-pieces go, I'm a real big hit or miss kind of person. This one is a total hit! It's surprisingly very flattering on and the fringe helps make it all very forgiving. 

On a side note, I've been wearing these earrings NON STOP and I love them. I'm this close to actually buying them too. I'm currently renting them from RTR and unsure if I should just rent them for the whole summer or just buy them and be done with it. What are your thoughts??

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Source: http://www.coveringbases.com/2019/06/a-fringe-mini-set.html

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End of Summer in Italy

Now that we are truly at the start of fall here in NYC, I thought I’d go back a month or two to our end of summer trip to Italy. Emily and I were desperate for a Europe vacay, and decided that we would book a last minute trip to the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Italy.

Italy is one of those places I can visit a 100 times and never not be surprised at how beautiful it truly is… Ok I’ve actually only been there 3 times, but I’m still not sick of it!

Our first stop on our Amalfi adventure was Sorrento, where neither of us had been before. While we were in Sorrento we stayed at the Grand Hotel Cucomella which is part of the Small Luxury Hotels, which we absolutely loved.  Their aesthetic is clean and simple just the way I like it. The views impeccable throughout the hotel, and our room was quite spacious. We even had our own balcony with sea views!

We ate a ton at the hotel, their pasta was some of the best we’ve ever eaten. Everything cooked at the hotel is freshly made from the fruits and veggies they plant and grow themselves in their garden. This is great if you want to travel and still eat clean. Hotel Cucomella has beautiful anemities you don’t even want to leave the hotel because everything you can think of is there (in fact, we only left the hotel to go out for dinner!).

Each day we just lay by the pool, or on their salon overlooking the sea. It was so peaceful because it is a private space. The pool is massive and kept perfectly clean throughout the day.

I had the best few days here at the Grand Hotel Cucomella. Until next time Italia! xo

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Source: http://winstonandwillow.com/summer-italy-grand-hotel-cocumell-sorrento/

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Early morning fireworks on 2nd and B

There were several reader reports of some kind of explosion early this morning around 1.

A Reddit user uploaded a video providing the possible explanation — a street fireworks display ... the video appears to be from Second Street heading east toward Avenue B...

East 2nd St and Ave B, 1am, 12.16.18 from r/nyc

Next question is why.

H/T The Teenage Oldman!

Source: http://evgrieve.com/2018/12/early-morning-fireworks-on-2nd-and-b.html

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Injury Report: Attacking Options for Decision Day

Fan Appreciation Day on the way and the Boys in Blue are ready to play.

Jo Inge Berget and Maxi Moralez have been removed from the injury report for the final game of the 2018 MLS Regular Season and will be raring to go back in the Bronx vs. the Philadelphia Union on Sunday.

Dome will have a full midfield compliment as well, with only Ismael Tajouri-Shradi being added to the report under “QUESTIONABLE” for an ankle injury.

Injury Report

NYCFC

OUT - Cedric Hountondji (Hamstring)

QUESTIONABLE: Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (ankle)

Philadelphia Union*

OUT: M - David Accam (sports hernia surgery 10/9, out 8 weeks) - READ

QUESTIONABLE: M - Fabian Herbers (left hip strain)

* Per MLSSoccer.com/Injuries

Key Stats

NYCFC and Philadelphia have met eight times previously, with the Cityzens winning four times (3L-1D). Each team has been held scoreless just once in this series.

New York City has just one win in their last nine MLS matches (5L-3D), averaging just 0.9 goals per game. They had averaged 2.0 goals in the nine games prior.

The Union’s 1-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls last week snapped a four-game unbeaten run (3W-1D). In the five games since a 4-1 loss to Montreal on Sept. 15th, they have conceded just two goals.

Philadelphia have only conceded three goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches, tied for the fewest of any team. NYCFC have only scored five goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches, tied for the fifth lowest of any team.

As a team, NYCFC has scored 31 left-footed goals this season, two more than any other MLS club has in a single season since 2010.

The Union had 66% possession against the Red Bulls last weekend, just the sixth time in franchise history that they have had more than 65% possession in a single match.

David Villa had seven shots and three key passes against D.C. United last weekend, the fifth time he has registered 7+ shots and 3+ key passes in the same game. Only one other NYCFC player has done so in a match once (Maxi Moralez against Columbus in July).

Jim Curtin has lost four of his eight league meetings against New York City FC, tied for his fourth-most losses against any MLS club.

Alexander Callens has completed 1,748 passes so far this year, the second most of any defender in the league.

Ilsinho scored against NYCFC in the 2-0 game on August 18th, one of two goals he has in his last six league appearances, after scoring just 12 goals in his first 68 MLS appearances. 

Source: https://www.nycfc.com/post/2018/10/26/injury-report-attacking-options-decision-day

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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, Long Island City

Though some of my gigs haven’t ended the way I would’ve liked, I’m pretty proud of where I’ve been over the years. My longest term was two stints totaling 12 years at Publishers Clearing House, the direct mail business that runs the sweepstakes. I have also put in 4 years at the World’s Biggest Store, Macy’s; the city’s largest typographic business, Photo-Lettering, when type houses were a thing; Tiffany & Co.; and Pearson, one of the country’s biggest publishers of schoolbooks. I consider myself a good copy editor and proofreader, and my writing ability is evident from writing this website for 20 years as well as publishing two books, Forgotten New York (HarperCollins, 2006) and also, with the Greater Astoria Historical Society, Forgotten Queens (Arcadia, 2013). I am available if needed for such work: contact me at kevinjudewalsh@gmail.com.

This huge building stretching along 37-18 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City is home to Standard Motor Products. SMP was founded in 1919 by Elias Fife and Ralph Van Allen, producing electric parts for the auto industry, then poised to become a major player in the 20th Century. The firm moved to Queens as early as 1921 and bought its present-day behemoth in 1936. SMP has sold the building since, but remains a tenant. 

I filled in here for just two weeks after my first layoff from Publishers Clearing House in November 1999, but I’m happy to have been involved with such a longstanding institution. Many of the interiors had seemingly been left unchanged in decades, and I especially liked the bathrooms. Why? I could look out the windows onto the Sunnyside RR yards, which are just behind the building. The city and real estate developers consider the yards a waste of real estate, and are looking to deck them over and build condo towers on them. 

For the last decade, 37-18 Northern Boulevard has had an added function: commercial farming at the Brooklyn Grange.

Please help contribute to a new Forgotten NY website

Check out the ForgottenBook, take a look at the gift shop, and as always, “comment…as you see fit.”

12/11/18

Source: http://forgotten-ny.com/2018/12/standard-motor-products-long-island-city/

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DOJ Won't Charge New York City Police Officer In Eric Garner's Death

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Specialty 2/10-2/17/19

Endurance Sunday 2/10 “Hold Your Split” 2.0 10 rounds of 20 seconds work/10 seconds rest at each station (5 minutes per movement): 1 – Wall Walks 2 – Bent Over Dumbbell Row (Alternating arms each round, 50/35) 3 – Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (50/35) 4 – Push Ups 5 – Ab-mat Sit Ups 6 – TBM Dumbbell Cleans (50/35)

Note: 1 Minute Rest/Transition after each station.

Wednesday 2/13 “Looks Fun to Me” Complete every 5 minutes, for 6 rounds: 30-50 Double Unders (Rx+ 75) 7-10 Pull Ups (Rx+ 5 Muscle Ups) 7-10 Push Ups (Rx+ Handstand Push Ups)

Note: Consider the total volume for each movement you will complete prior to starting the workout – this will help you maintain or decrease split times across the 6 rounds.

Functional Strength Sunday 2/10 A. 4 rounds of 1-3-5 reps: Strict Axle Bar Press Strict Pull ups

Rest 3 to 4 minutes between rounds

B. 2 rounds of: 3 minutes Farmers Carry 2 minutes Front Rack Carry 1 minute Overhead Carry

Gymnastics Fundamentals of Ring Muscle Ups – Week 2 of 4

Olympic Weightlifting Sunday 2/10 Push Press + Jerk 4x(2+1) Jerk 7×1

Wednesday 2/13 Muscle Snatch 5×2 Snatch 5×2 Snatch Deadlift 3×3

Sunday 2/17 Muscle Clean 5×2 Clean 5×2 Clean Deadlift 3×3

Source: https://crossfitnyc.com/2019/02/09/specialty-2-10-2-17-19/

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Oday Shakar Sample Sale

WHAT: Oday Shakar Sample Sale

WHY: Shop gowns, cocktail dresses, blouses and skirts from the runway for Oday Shakar, all at 80% off at the Oday Shakar Sample Sale.

Plus you'll get a glimpse of the new collection too while you're there.

WHEN: 4/4 – 4/7; Th-Sun (10-7)

WHERE: 191 7th Avenue Suite 2R New York, NY 10011

For the complete list of today's sales and sample sales check HERE.

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Source: https://thestylishcity.com/oday-shakar-sample-sale

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King Kong alive on St. Mark's Place

Here's a work-in-progress look at a King Kong mural going up on St. Mark's Place between Avenue A and First Avenue (adjacent to David's Cafe) ... Steven spotted @moi.ny at work today...

This will be the second King Kong mural for the neighborhood (the other is via Dragon76 on 13th Street at First Avenue)...

He hopes to have the King Kong skyline completed by the end of the day tomorrow. @moi.ny also painted the Wu Tang logo on the other side of David's...

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Source: http://evgrieve.com/2018/10/king-kong-alive-on-st-marks-place.html