Capital New York

anniewerner:

wssrstrm:

Here’s a petition that every New Yorker needs to sign. New York Assembly member Vito Lopez was forced to resign after a state report made public his revoting, predatory sexual behavior towards his staff. Except now he’s running for New York City Council.

What New York’s leaders are saying:

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn:

Vito Lopez running for City Council is one of the most offensive things I have ever seen happen in New York City politics. I am disgusted by his behavior, and I am going to work incredibly hard to make sure he never steps foot in City Hall.

And New York Governor Andrew Cuomo:

Vito Lopez should not spend another day in office

And the New York Times Editorial Board:

After doing years of damage to young women who worked for him, Mr. Lopez should not be managing any office, and certainly not at taxpayers’ expense. 

Sign the petition right now to say serial harasser Vito Lopez, forced out of Albany, has no business on New York’s City Council

Seconded! Bushwick residents deserve better. Also, if you’re looking for a candidate in the 34th District City Council race to support or root for, look no further than Antonio Reynoso: http://www.antonioreynoso2013.com/

nprmusic:

In the arts mecca of New York City, subway buskers are often overqualified. But they’re not usually world-class jazz singers with the lungs and charisma of old-school soul stars. Accompanied only by a pianist, watch Gregory Porter perform “Be Good (Lion’s Song)” on a vintage subway car in downtown Brooklyn.

Filmed with WBGO.

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laughingsquid:

Recreation of CBGB’s Bathroom at The Met’s PUNK: Chaos to Couture

“I was myself last night, but I fell asleep on the mountain, and they’ve changed my gun, and everything’s changed, and I’m changed, and I can’t tell what’s my name, or who I am!”
– Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving

‘Mad Men,’ in a dark wood | by Starlee Kine | Capital New York

beautone:

“Hands Off Angela Davis” - Third World Women’s Alliance, New York, 1972

Photo by Luis Garza

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On Monday night, seven candidates for mayor cycled through a synagogue in Park Slope to talk about polarizing issues affecting south-central Brooklyn: Barclays Center, affordable housing and, of course, the Prospect Park bike lane.

“The answer is no,” said John Liu, the first candidate on stage, when the moderator, WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein, asked whether he would have installed the bike lane as mayor.

(The question itself drew a knowing laugh from the crowd of a few hundred.)

In Park Slope, mayoral candidates teeter on a bike lane | Capital New York

azipaybarah:

if you want a haircut like Drake’s, apparently it’s not that expensive. #nyc #hiphop #lol #celebs #rap #music #wtf #hair #manhattan #AlmostFamous

goldman:

The view from the (surprisingly crowded) East River Ferry.

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brooklynmutt:

buzzfeedsports:

Justin Pugh receives the phone call that he’s being picked by the New York Giants

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Awesome!