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There is a lot of stuff going on the City, and we can't write about it all. Here are some interesting things some of our friends have written up lately.

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• Sunnyside Post ⇒ Free Shakespeare in the Park Heading to Sunnyside Gardens Park Next Week
• The Real Deal New York ⇒ WATCH: Where Elon Musk's Hyperloop Could Go in NYC -- if It Ever Happens
• Thrillist ⇒ The Straw Ban Is Coming: Straw Alternatives for Your Favorite NYC Drinks
• Untapped Cities ⇒ Our / New York Vodka Is the First Distillery in Manhattan Since Prohibition