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The Top 10 Posts of 2012

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) It’s that time of year again folks, time to take a look at the Top 10 Posts of the year. So without further ado, let’s get right into it. #10 – Op-Led: I am Rocking…

UC Holiday Bash @ La Marina

The UC Holiday Bash @ La Marina – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) The UC Holiday Bash at La Marina was a rousing success. First of all, much love goes out to the good folks at La Marina (348 Dyckman) for allowing us the use of their absolutely…

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Killing Myths Is A Full Time Job: A Q&A With Oveous Maximus

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) “Today’s the day, hooray, hooray.” For those that don’t know, that is a line from the seminal Hip-Hop group, The Jungle Brothers. It is a fitting line because 12/12/12 marks the release of Oveous Maximus’…

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Trouble In The Heights – The Trailer

Stay tuned for much more exclusive content, goodies and giveaways. For now follow them, friend them and stay in the know. FB: http://facebook.com/TroubleInTheHeights Twitter: @TroubleHeights Instagram: http://instagram.com/troubleheights…

Far Rockaway - Hurricane Sandy

The Far Rockaway Blues: Dispatches From the Frontlines Part II

By Octavio Blanco (@OctavioCNN) [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/OctavioCNN/status/274963393583120384″] I’d have been suspicious of me. Here I  was, a stranger with no identifying jacket, or armband, or hat, or badge, walking around, alone, knocking on doors asking questions with an iPhone in-hand…

Washington Heights - MTV

MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Trailer

You think you know, but you have no idea. This is the story of “Washington Heights.” MTV’s latest docu-series will follow the lives of nine friends trying to make it in New York City. With 11 hour-long episodes, the…

Goldin Martinez of Get Focused Fitness

Focused on more than fitness | Manhattan Times

Story and photos by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer While it is a more common sight to see Goldin Martínez encouraging youths to do crunches, push-ups and obstacles courses, the new challenge he set before local residents this past week was…