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• Illmatic: Revisiting one of Hip-Hop’s Greatest Records on Nas’s Birthday

  14-09-2015 23:53 via bkmag.com
  
  Today, September 14th, 2015, is Nasir Jones’s 42nd birthday. Born in Crown Heights in 1972, Jones would later become Nas, one of the most eloquent rappers of all time and a man who’s now revered as an elder sage and founding father of modern hip-hop. Nas’s nascent ability, most famously honed on 1994’s Illmatic when he was just twenty years old, was incredibly good, paralleled only by other MCs who’ve since become luminaries, moguls, or deceased lege
  
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• 'Spartacus,' 'The Hobbit' actor Manu Bennett arrested

  14-09-2015 23:51
  
  Actor Manu Bennett free on bond after arrest for allegedly punching man at San Antonio party
  
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• International Writers Series: Nuruddin Farah & Maaza Mengiste, hosted by Anderson Tepper

  14-09-2015 23:12
  Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterInternationally acclaimed author Nuruddin Farah (pictured at left)—called “the most important African novelist to emerge in the past twenty-five years” (The New York Review of Books)—has charted the troubled history of his native Somalia over the course of eleven previous novels, including the masterful trilogies Maps, Gifts, Secrets and Knots, Links, Crossbones.read more
  
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• Brooklyn Book Festival: Vu Tran, Andre Dubus III and Laura Lippman on Master Manipulators

  14-09-2015 23:12
  Sunday, September 20, 2015 1:00 pmBorough HallMaster Manipulators presented by the Brooklyn Public Library takes place at St. Francis College Auditorium. Vu Tran (Dragonfish), Andre Dubus III (Dirty Love), and Laura Lippman (Hush, Hush) explore the overt and covert ways characters bend others to their wills. An Oakland cop is blackmailed into tracking down his ex-wife, Suzy; men and women, driven by the desire for love, deceive themselves and their partners. A murderess shrewdly deceives a priva
  
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• 'Sicario' lures Benicio del Toro back into the drug wars

  14-09-2015 22:58
  
  Already a battle-scared veteran, 'Sicario' lures Benicio del Toro back into the drug wars
  
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• MEAN STREETS: Williamsburgers: Surprise Citi Bike station ruining parking, business

  14-09-2015 22:58
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Allegra HobbsThe Brooklyn PaperIt is hell on wheels.The city must rip out a new Citi Bike station that is crippling local businesses and snarling traffic at a busy Williamsburg intersection, say nearby residents and business owners.“It’s created havoc on this block,” said Vincent Gangone, the owner of medical supply store Salerno Surgical Supplies, which is three doors down from the troublesome bike-rental dock at the corner of Graham Aven
  
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• Appeals court clears way for trial over dancing baby video

  14-09-2015 22:58
  
  Court clears way for trial in copyright lawsuit over video of baby dancing to Prince song
  
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• A rose period for Herrera, a splash at Hilfiger

  14-09-2015 22:57
  
  New York Fashion Week: A rose period for Carolina Herrera, Island vibe at Tommy Hilfiger
  
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• Box Office Top 20: 'Perfect Guy' narrowly beats 'The Visit'

  14-09-2015 22:54
  
  Box Office Top 20: 'Perfect Guy' narrowly beats 'The Visit' for top spot, both over-perform
  
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• Colorful agent Sue Mengers on center stage in Hollywood bio

  14-09-2015 22:35
  
  Review: Biography of 'superagent' Sue Mengers captures brash, colorful Hollywood personality
  
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• Investigators: Fire that destroyed famous bar was accidental

  14-09-2015 22:23
  
  Investigators: Fire that destroyed South Dakota's Full Throttle Saloon biker bar was accident
  
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• 'Cosby: The Women Speak' to air Thursday on A&E

  14-09-2015 22:18
  
  'Cosby: The Women Speak' airs Thursday on A&E; model Beverly Johnson among those interviewed
  
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• What Does Fair Use Mean?: Talking with Pop Culture Pirate Elisa Kreisinger

  14-09-2015 21:50 via bkmag.com
  
  Video remix artist and educator Elisa Kreisinger doesn’t wait for someone to write her a storyline that she wants to watch. She’s a self-proclaimed “pop culture pirate” with a sharp eye and knows how to mash up her own subversive plots: Don Draper can carry out an affair with Roger Sterling and Carrie Bradshaw can have a crush on Natasha Naginsky instead of Mr. Big. Kreisinger, however, isn’t doing anything illegal.
  Her clever videos have repeatedly gone viral only
  
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• Smorgasburg is Relocating to Sunset Park’s Industry City

  14-09-2015 21:44 via bkmag.com
  
  (Image: Kate Glicksberg, Smorgasburg)
  In preparation for fast-approaching autumn and winter, the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg will be relocating to the warmer, indoor climes of Sunset Park megacomplex Industry City. 
  Starting the weekend of October 17th and 18th, 100 Flea vendors and 40 Smorgasburg vendors will set up shop in the 50,000-square-foot space of Industry City’s second floor. (The names of the vendors will be announced in about a month.) They’re abandoning
  
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• Review: Mindy Kaling charms her fans in 'Why Not Me?'

  14-09-2015 21:42
  
  Mindy Kaling continues to charm fans with her second book, 'Why Not Me?'
  
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• Apply for City Point Affordable Housing by Sept 24

  14-09-2015 21:31
  We’ve heard a lot about the City Point development and all the amenities it will soon be bringing to the neighborhood. Tower One – a mutual enterprise of BFC Partners, Washington Square Partners, and Acadia Realty Trust – is a 250-unit, 23-floor tower that will sit above an exciting array of new retail and entertainment outlets, including a CityTarget, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Century 21, and DeKalb Market Hall, a 27,000-square-foot market of unique food purveyors.But perhaps t
  
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• Man raises $30K, gets Kenny Loggins to play in living room

  14-09-2015 21:23
  
  Man raises $30K on Kickstarter, gets rocker Kenny Loggins to play in his parents living room
  
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• Tom Cruise pilot hurt in Colombia crash recovering slowly

  14-09-2015 21:18
  
  Survivor of Colombian plane crash involving crew of Tom Cruise movie recovering slowly
  
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• Yisel N.'s Review of Don Burrito Restaurant - Brooklyn (4/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  I usually commute from queens all the way to Brooklyn just to have the steak campesino. If youre a big fan of cheesy Mexican foods then this is the right place! My boyfriend usually gets the fajita…
  
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• Whitnney D.'s Review of Rocky Slims - New York (4/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Their White Pizza Slice with Basil, Garlic and Black and White Sesame Seeds is great! Have never a White Pizza like that before, but is worth it!!
  
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• Robert S.'s Review of Audubon Barbershop - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Henry is the best!he is very detailed and diligent with every customer.I've been going to this place ever since I moved to the Heights.Henry is very friendly and attentive with every customer.
  
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• R C.'s Review of Diwan-E-khaas - New York (3/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  The lamb curry was good. I didn't try the rice or naan. The cost, 9.50 was a bit pricy considering I did not want all the fixing.
  
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• Millie H.'s Review of Third & Vine - Jersey City (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  One of those no sign a hole in the wall kind of place.
  Great vibes, great wine, great cheese and salami, and amazing bartender who's willing to tell you so much about the neighborhoods, in and out.…
  
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• Millie H.'s Review of The Real KTV - Flushing (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Four people, sang for 5 hours, ordered at least 3 dishes, 6 drinks, plus parking, plus tips & taxes, $90 in total. Unbelievable!The place is newly decorated so everything's relatively new and clean.
  
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• Millie H.'s Review of JoJo - New York (3/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  When a french restaurant filled with asians busy taking selfies and photos of foods with little real french people, it says something about the restaurant.
  Don't get the deseert. Just don't.
  
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• Martha D.'s Review of Gourmet Garage - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  This store is the best! I come here to get all my groceries. The food is fresh and great quality always. Definitely my go to place for food. I totally recommend. They have all my favorite produce that…
  
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• Marie L.'s Review of Indian Kitchen - Williamsburg (3/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  I went in for lunch because of the 25% off dine-in only special they had posted outside. Food was just okay. I got charged full price because what I ordered - the goat curry lunch special - was…
  
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• Lourdes M.'s Review of River Japanese Cuisine - Bayside (4/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  My husband has been dying and craving to try their sushi for a long time as two of his close friends have been recommending this place. Today, his birthday, he did not pass the chance.
  We called in…
  
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• Logan F.'s Review of H Bake Shop - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  This is my favorite place to get cupcakes in the city. The cupcakes are not too sweet which is what I like and they always have seasonal flavors that are always fun to try. My favorite flavors are the…
  
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• lilia G.'s Review of ABC Kitchen - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Amazing wild mushroom pizza really great atmosphere love it very very very very yummy
  
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• Joy C.'s Review of Blue Dog Kitchen - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Ate breakfast at Blue Dog Kitchen when I was visiting NYC. My husband and I split the peanut butter and pear sandwich and egg and cheese sandwich. Both sandwiches were awful. Honestly neither of us…
  
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• Jon Y.'s Review of Grace Wok - Manhattan (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  They are clean. Very clean and don't use a lot of MSG. If you are use to garbage Chinese take out then you will not like this food.
  
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• Jessica B.'s Review of Joanne Trattoria - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Such a great, cozy spot to spend a rainy Sunday. All of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food, was delicious, and the servings came with more than enough food to keep you full. I would…
  
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• Erica A.'s Review of The Living Room Brooklyn - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  The Living Room Brooklyn is the absolute best.Erica runs an amazing studio with positive energy and challenging classes.I love how it feels like personal training because of the small class sizes.…
  
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• Eric L.'s Review of Sip Sak - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  What an excellent place!The food was great, service was extremely attentive and prices are reasonable.Definitely recommend.
  
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• Dyanne S.'s Review of Ole Mexican Grille - College Point (4/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  I was happy to hear that this new Mexican joint had opened up at the old location of La Grille, its only 7 minutes away from my job. I hadn't had my Mexican lunch fix in a while so I was quick to call…
  
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• Deniz S.'s Review of Todd Layne Cleaners - New York (1/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  This place is an absolute despicable excuse for a business.It's taken me a very long time to write this review, but I've finally mustered up the courage. I cannot go into every excruciating detail…
  
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• David Seiyong A.'s Review of Preferred Choice Insurance Agency - Jersey City (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Jonathan is so knowledgeable and quick. I bought the new car and thanks to Jonathan 's help, I could register my new car without delay nor stress.
  
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• Conler M.'s Review of Black Brick - Brooklyn (3/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Barista is a nice dude. Chatty. But it gets lonely, I'd gather.
  
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• Christine C.'s Review of Perfect Look Threading Salon - New York (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Stopped by to get my brows threaded. Like how they have charging station for phone. No wifi in store.
  
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• Anthony T.'s Review of The Grill - Forest Hills (4/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  new fan of this spot! whoo i like! took my wife here for her birthday and i must say it was verrrry good! not bad..i had like stuffed chicken breast and the portions were good! they had some cool…
  
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• Allison C.'s Review of Bubbles & Suds Laundromat - Brooklyn (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Ok, this is a game-changer. Before I write this review, I have to confess that I am a freak - I LOVE doing laundry. I never went to a wash and fold before this because I enjoy it that much.…
  
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• Aisha B.'s Review of Daniel Lynn Salon - Little Ferry (5/5) on Yelp

  14-09-2015 21:12
  
  Love my purple hair. Thanks Charlie!! :)
  
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• A man for all TV seasons: Fred Silverman ran all 3 networks

  14-09-2015 20:52
  
  Deciding what we saw: In the '70s, 'TV's Master Showman' Fred Silverman ran all 3 networks
  
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• Review: Ryan D'Agostino's 'The Rising' is compelling story

  14-09-2015 20:48
  
  Ryan D'Agostino's book is thought-provoking, insightful and highly compelling read
  
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• Correction: Miss America-Williams story

  14-09-2015 20:44
  
  Correction: Miss America-Williams story
  
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• Review: 'Annie van Sinderen' is a can't-put-down story

  14-09-2015 20:43
  
  Book Review: 'The Appearance of Annie van Sinderen' is a can't-put-down story
  
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• Kim Richards pleads no contest to resisting arrest

  14-09-2015 20:35
  
  Reality TV star Kim Richards pleads no contest to resisting arrest, sentenced to probation
  
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• An island lagoon at Tommy Hilfiger, Monks at Prabal Gurung

  14-09-2015 20:19
  
  New York Fashion Week: Island vibe at Tommy Hilfiger, Monks at Prabal Gurung
  
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• 'The Courtesan' is masterful debut by Alexandra Curry

  14-09-2015 20:08
  
  Author masterfully weaves sweeping story that crosses time and continents in 'The Courtesan'
  
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