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• Former Congressman Michael Grimm sentenced

  17-07-2015 19:19
  
  Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for tax evasion. The Staten Island Republican pleaded guilty late last year to aiding in the filing of a false tax return.
  
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• 'Orange Is The New Black' casting new prisoners

  17-07-2015 18:48
  The crazier the eyes, the more sinister the look, the better. Casting agents are looking for new prisoners for the next season of the wildly popular Netflix series, "Orange Is The New Black.' The show, which just picked up an Emmy nomination for Best Drama Series, is based on the book by Piper Kerman, 'Orange Is The New Black: My Year In a Women's Prison.' 
  
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• Disgraced former Congressman Grimm sentenced

  17-07-2015 18:16
  
  Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for tax evasion. The Staten Island Republican pleaded guilty late last year to aiding in the filing of a false tax return.    Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn had asked the judge to give Grimm at least 2 years behind bars at the sentencing on Friday. His lawyers had sought probation.  
  
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• Finding Space at the Whitney with Kids

  17-07-2015 15:40
  
  My fear of viewing art in between heads and limbs, and being shoulder to shoulder with scores of tourists has... Read More… Read More
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• Art Workshop: Learn to Draw Manga

  17-07-2015 15:36
  Saturday, November 14, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterWant to learn how to draw Manga! Then check out this workshop with illustrator Misako Rocks, who drew her first comic at age 13!
  
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• Art Workshop: Comic Book Illustration

  17-07-2015 15:36
  Saturday, November 21, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterWant to learn how to draw for Comic Books? Then check out this workshop with artist Mark Ziemann, who taught art in San Francisco and is the creator of the comic strip Motorhead.            Mr. Ziemann will show you how to give life and motion to ideas and characters so you can create illustrations of your own!           &n
  
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• Art Workshops: Scrap Sculpture

  17-07-2015 15:25
  Saturday, October 10, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterGrab some bottle caps, tinfoil, and pocket lint to create collage art with award winning Illustrator Javaka Steptoe.
  
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• Art Workshops: Collage Project

  17-07-2015 15:25
  Saturday, October 17, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterLet your child be inspired by Author/Illustrator Nina Crews (The Neighborhood Sing-Along; Jack and the Beanstalk) as she showcases examples of collage art that inspire her. Each child is invited to take a nursery rhyme or song and create their own illustration using magazines, paper, and drawing.
  
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• Art Workshops: Cock-A-Doodle Moooo!

  17-07-2015 15:25
  Saturday, October 24, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterWith the guidance of artist Keith DuQuette and a workshop featuring drawings of a diverse group of real animals, participants are asked to draw their own animal combination, put it in a setting, and give it a made-up name. At the conclusion of the workshop, the children will have an opportunity to share their wondrous animal creation with the group.
  
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• Art Workshop: Create Your Own Cartoon Characters

  17-07-2015 15:25
  Saturday, November 7, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterJoin award-winning syndicated cartoonist Jerry Craft as he shares his experiences as a professional cartoonist and illustrator. He'll show you the secrets behind creating his Mama's Boyz comic strip and teach you how he creates his children's books from start to finish. Then it's your turn to draw! Mr. Craft will give you step-by-step instruction to show you how you can use simple shapes to create your own cool comic
  
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• Art Workshop: Become A Mermaid, Neptune or Pirate for Halloween

  17-07-2015 15:25
  Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterJoin author-illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg and become a mermaid, Neptune, pirate or any sea creature you can imagine. Create and take home your own Mermaid or Neptune Crown or Pirate Hat. Based on her book Mermaids on Parade.        
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Silly Jazz and Camile!

  17-07-2015 15:14
  Tuesday, November 17, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterCome dance along to "silly jazz" with comedian and jazz singer, Camille Harris. Popular songs include: "The Monster Under My Bed," "Muffin Man," and “Chopsticks." Camille Harris on piano, Jeff Kerestes on bass, and David Tedeschi on drums
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Moona Luna

  17-07-2015 15:14
  Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterMoona Luna is the kindie group that the New York Daily News says is providing “the missing soundtrack for bilingual/bicultural kids.”  After making a splash on the family music scene with their accordion-driven, Latin-inspired debut album, Piñata Party (2011), Moona Luna delivered something fresh in its sophomore album, Vamos, Let's Go! (2013).read more
  
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• Stomp, Clap & Sing with Louie Miranda

  17-07-2015 15:14
  Tuesday, November 3, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterLouie has been dazzling the hearts of children, parents & teachers everywhere he goes. He is unique, original & loved by an ever growing population across the country! Louie is a veteran musician and educator with extensive knowledge as a soloist and freelance artist. He has played with numerous ensembles performing music in a wide variety of styles.
  
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• Art Workshops: Self Portrait as Favorite Book

  17-07-2015 15:14
  Saturday, October 3, 2015 11:00 amCentral Library, Dweck CenterLet’s illustrate your favorite story with you as the protagonist. If Harry, or Mathilda or Will or Kate had your face, what would the story feel like? I propose a "Self-portrait as your favorite book character" workshop and I suggest that - unless you’re brilliant at drawing your likeness - you bring a photo of yourself along. Everything else will be waiting for you.
  
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• Teen arrested in rape of elderly woman

  17-07-2015 14:42
  An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of an 82-year-old woman in Queens. Asa Robert hid in the woman's Brooklyn apartment while she was outside sweeping the street, according to police. Once she returned Robert demanded money from the woman at knife point.  He then stayed at the apartment for several hours before raping her and running off, added police.
  
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• Uber takes on de Blasio

  17-07-2015 13:52
  
  The ride-booking service Uber's app has a new feature -- and it's very critical of Mayor Bill de Blasio.  Riders can now choose "de Blasio's Uber." It purports to show would what happen if a plan to cap the number of Uber cars on New York's streets is adopted.  David Plouffe from Uber said Thursday that the cap could cause "wait times in Manhattan to skyrocket."
  
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• Oysters of New York

  17-07-2015 01:45
  
  Oysters and New York City enjoy a rich history. When the Dutch arrived, giant oyster beds surrounded Manhattan. At the time, Liberty Island was known As Great Oyster Island and Ellis Island was Little Oyster Island. It was thought that half of the world's oyster supply came from the waters around NYC.
  
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