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For The Love of Beer: 6th Annual Brooklyn Pour Craft Beer Festival is Back This September

2016-08-28T11:02:04-04:00

The Village Voice is crafting up some fun with their 6th Annual Brooklyn Pour Craft Beer Festival! If you’ve been awaiting the onset of fall to embrace the abundance of craft beers, this is your event!

The Village Voice’s Brooklyn Pour event is one of the most highly anticipated craft beer festivals in the tri-state area, […] With our extensive lineup of participating breweries excelling each year, we are thrilled to announce our initial line up.

Sixty-five breweries are scheduled to present over 100 samples of the best seasonal, micro and reserve beer available regionally and nationally. The first round of breweries announced include: Black Hog Brewing Company, Dogfish Head Brewery, Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Narragansett Brewing Company.

In case you needed another reason to attend, The Village Voice has teamed up with Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue, a non-profit organization that rescues adoptable dogs from high kill shelters in the southern United States. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the charity.

The festival will take place Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Brooklyn Expo Center from 3pm to 6pm. Tickets are available now and offer unlimited tasting options and a souvenir tasting glass.

For more ticket information visit Village Voice 6th Annual Brooklyn Pour Craft Beer Festival.

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New Art Installation Looks to Bring "Understanding" to Brooklyn Bridge Park

2016-03-07T13:54:05-05:00

Brooklyn Bridge Park is known for its great views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty but also has some fantastic art installations. This Spring, a new installation by Martin Creed will lighten up the atmosphere with the largest public sculpture he has created.

The Public Art Fund is bringing the exhibition, Work No. 2630 Understanding (2016), that features the word 'understanding' as one piece that soars 25 feet and rotates. Nicholas Baume a Public Art Fund Director and Chief Curator explains the inspiration behind bringing Creed's work to the park.

His art confronts us with things we think we already know – inviting us to look at them afresh. ‘Understanding’ is a simple word with complex meanings; we might, for example, show understanding on an emotional level, even while not understanding what somebody has said or done. In this luminous and dynamic sculptural form, the word is isolated, monumental, and continually moving. Both literally and figuratively, Creed offers us a new vantage point to see the world. But is this a celebration of understanding or a challenge to us to understand more? Either way, Martin Creed’s disarming eloquence captures our imagination.

The sculpture will be ready for the public from May 4 to October 23, 2016 at Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park. For more information about the artist and the exhibit visit the event site.

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Brooklyn Museum Offers Up A New Thursday Night With Free Access to Collections and Special Tours

2016-02-02T12:18:28-05:00

Bring some culture into your week at Brooklyn Museum! Get completely free access to all exhibitions, collections, and other events from 6 to 10pm, courtesy of sponsor Squarespace.

February 11th is the next event where artists discuss the exhibition This Place which features over incredible 600 photographs of Israel and the West Bank.

See all that the Brooklyn Museum has to offer – compliments of Squarespace. Get access to world-class permanent collections and tours of special exhibitions like Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861-2008. And with events like Drop In and Draw and salsa dancing, Thursday Nights are not only better than ever – they're the best they've ever been.

Free tickets for Thursday Nights are offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Check out the event page for more information.

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Then-and-Now Video Shows Remarkable Changes in New York City Over Past Century Through Vintage Film

2016-01-14T11:46:29-05:00

From its founding as [New Amsterdam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Amsterdam in the 1620’s, New York City has always been a bustling hub for both America and the world. Nearly four centuries later, society has notably evolved and the City has with it.

In this video from our friends over at Business Insider, we can enjoy a side-by-side snippet of the some of the cultural and architectural differences in the City over the past 100 years.

In the early 20th century, cameras began documenting the liveliness of the city for the first time. A lot has changed since then, but the energy of New York remains the same.

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Six New Supertalls Set to Make New York City Skyline More Impressive

2016-01-12T10:56:18-05:00

Skyscrapers are surely a sight to be seen and definitely are one of the most enticing aspects of New York City. While the skyline surrounding Manhattan is already astounding, New York Yimby says there is room for more.

According to their report, construction on nine new buildings will begin this year including six supertalls over 984 feet.

Manhattan long held the title of the world’s most impressive skyline, with the boom of the 1920s cementing the island’s status as the skyscraper capital of the globe. The Chrysler Building (at 1,046 feet) and the Empire State Building (at 1,250 feet) marked the city’s first official supertalls, and the ESB held the title of the world’s tallest building until the Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center were completed in the early 1970s.

These iconic landmarks will be surpassed by three of the nine new buildings; 30 Hudson Yards standing at 1,296 feet, 111 West 57th Street climbing to 1,438 feet and 217 West 57th Street soaring at 1,550 feet making them the tallest buildings in Manhattan.

Here is a look at the nine new buildings to rise in the year to come.

217 West 57th Street - 1,550 feet
220 Central Park South - 950 feet
111 West 57th Street - 1,438 feet
53 West 53rd Street - 1,050 feet
30 Hudson Yards - 1,296
15 Hudson Yards - 915 feet
35 Hudson Yards - 1,005 feet
1 Manhattan West - 995 feet
175 Greenwich Street - 1,070 feet

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Real Estate Analysts Predict the Popular Development Neighborhoods for 2016

2016-01-09T12:24:41-05:00

Housing trends are set to change according to a report by real estate analysts at StreetEasy. New York City renters are set to move into some new neighborhoods this year as the market adjusts for 2016. While growth of sales prices and rental prices skyrocketed in 2015, they are likely to level out in 2016. Overall prices will still be high, but they are not expected to grow at quite the same levels that they did last year.

StreetEasy’s annual list of the city’s hottest neighborhoods is a reflection of where New York apartment shoppers are expected to turn their attention in the coming year. Queens will see a surge of new demand in 2016, according to the StreetEasy Hot Market Index, which ranks all of the city’s neighborhoods using a series of key performance indicators.

Without further ado, here is the list of New York City's Hottest neighborhoods of 2016:

Kew Garden Hills, Queens 0. Bedford Park, Bronx 0. Elmhurst, Queens 0. Midwood, Brooklyn 0. Parkchester, Bronx 0. Woodside, Queens 0. Jamaica Estates, Queens 0. Pelham Parkway, Bronx 0. Coney Island, Brooklyn 0. Jamaica, Queens {: reversed="reversed"}

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5 Scare-tastic Things To Do This Halloween

2015-10-19T10:30:18-04:00

Only 2 weeks away, the final countdown to Halloween begins! The City is crawling with spellbinding events for the bravest, faintest and most fun of hearts. Here are our top picks.

Blood Manor

If haunted houses are your thing, tremble your way through Blood Manor, the City's "Premiere Haunted Attraction."

This year's all-new attractions and chambers feature: The Crypt, Thunderdome, Mayhem and Hannibal's Hell where you will be terrorized by the undead, beasts and demons!

If you really want a scare, go to Lights Out Nights where you travel through the haunted house with just one glow stick per group.

Visit Blood Manor from October 2nd through November 7th, 2015. Tickets start at just $35.

Scary Movies 9

Give yourself an intellectual fright with a movie festival! The Film Society of Lincoln Center is celebrating Halloween with 12 of the best new titles, 80s cult classics, and classic scary movies.

Grab a buddy and a extra pair of underpants for these featured titles: Frankenstein, Southbound, The Gorgon, and The Last Winter.

The movies are running from October 30th through November 5th, 2015 with admission price varying from $9 to $14. Check out the event page for more info.

Boo at the Zoo

Looking for a family friendly treat for your little ghouls and goblins? The Bronx Zoo is holding its annual Boo at the Zoo event with a theme of Mystery and Mischief.

There will be music, magic and even hay rides for all. Kids can enter a costume contest, see 3-D carved pumpkins of their favorite animals, and even trick-or-treat around the zoo's lions and reptiles!

Available on weekends from October 3rd through November 1st, 2015, tickets range from FREE to $34.

New York Haunted Hayride

Jump out of your skin at the City's only Haunted Hayride!

The Haunted Hayride hauls patrons through a maze of demonic possessions, ghosts, evil clowns and creepy children! This attraction lasts about 30 minutes and is recommended for older children and adults.

Open from October 2nd through October 31, 2015, with tickets starting at $30.

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5 Fun Things To Do in the City This Labor Day Weekend

2015-09-04T15:44:27-04:00

Looking for some ways to enjoy the unofficial last weekend of Summer? Make the most out of this Labor Day Weekend, with some great events around the City. Here are the top 5 you need to check out!

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2015 Summer HD Festival

Love the Opera, or looking for a chance to experience it? This annual summer festival features 10 free screenings of Met performances. This weekend’s performances include: Romeo et Juliette, La Traviata, Don Giovanni and Aida. All screenings can be seen at the Lincoln Center Plaza on September 4-7. For more information visit the Met.

Seaglass Carousel

Ride with the fish at the Seaglass Carousel! This 2,575 square foot structure houses over 30 fiberglass fish that are fitted with LED lights. You will be sure to get the effect of being underwater while finding your seat on an Angelfish, Clown Trigger Fish or a Clearfin Lionfish! Tickets are $5 per ride at Battery Park and the attraction is open 7 days a week. For more information visit the Battery Conservatory.

Electric Zoo Festival

Send your weekend into a trance! Randall’s island will host some of the world’s biggest EDM acts all in one park. The lineup includes: Zeds Dead, Dirty South, Alesso and more. See over 50 acts across 4 stages at Randall’s Island Park! Tickets are still available from $109-$499 for September 4-6. For more information visit Electric Zoo Festival.

Brazilian Day

Brazil has made its way to NYC for this one day cultural event. Celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day with food and live outdoor performances. September 7th mark Brazilian Day’s 30th anniversary in NYC. This free event spans 25 blocks starting on in the heart of ‘Little Brazil’ on West 46th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. For more information visit Brazilian Day.

NYC Unicycle Festival

Learn how to balance on a one wheeler or watch in awe during this event! Activities include races, competitions and exhibits. This event is held in Brooklyn September 4th and in Governors Island for the main event on September 5-6. This is a free family friendly event and all ages are welcome! For more information visit NYC Unicycle Festival.

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Get Crafty at the Village Voice’s Fifth Annual Brooklyn Pour Festival

2015-07-23T09:53:12-04:00

The Village Voice's fifth annual Brooklyn Pour festival is where craft beer enthusiasts can close out the summer doing what they love — sampling. Nineteen breweries are confirmed for the event and will serve over 100 masterly crafted beers.

Austin Eastciders, Brooklyn Brewshop, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. and Sixpoint Brewery are just some of the confirmed attendees. Many more breweries are soon to be announced.

The event will take place Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Brooklyn Expo Center from 2pm to 6pm. Tickets are available now for purchase and come in three tiers with varying perks. Ticket options include unlimited sampling, a souvenir tasting glass and VIP gift bag.

For more ticket information visit Village Voice.

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JFK Airport May Build First Luxury Air Terminal for Animals

2015-07-21T10:41:09-04:00

Animals will soon be able to fly in style at Kennedy International Airport. The ARK, the $48 million dollar luxury animal terminal will check in more than 70,000 animals flying through JFK every year.

This service will be replacing the Vetport that currently handles animals and can possibly give Business Class a run for its money.

"A lot of our design making is in collaboration with veterinarians and consultants to help minimize the amount of stress placed on the animal," said Cliff Bollmann, a leading airport architect working on The ARK for the San Francisco-based architecture firm Gensler.

The 176,000 square foot facility is dotting some incredible amenities. Climate controlled stalls with showers, suites, spa services and webcam monitoring are available for everything from dogs and cows to penguins.

The terminal is set to open next year pending approval from the US Department of Agriculture.

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