Brooklyn Museum holds Rock and Roll exhibit

Most musicians depend on photography to get their image across multiple publications in hopes to garnering of more fans. They rely on a talented photographer to make sure their photograph is able to grab as much attention as possible.

Polaroids come back to stores as limited edition

A look back at the cameras that caught our most precious moments

Polaroid cameras, a staple to pop culture, have been capturing moments for us since 1948. The cameras were created by the Polaroid Corporation, which was founded in 1937 by Edwin H. Land.

Bees disappear as essential to our ecosystem

Millions of bees are dying across the globe and scientists don't know why.
The phenomenon has been named "Colony Collapse Disorder" (CCD).

According to Sciencemag.org, "CCD has resulted in a loss of 50 to 90 percent of colonies in beekeeping operations across the United States." It began in the U.S. in October 2006. Since then, bee colonies in Europe, especially in Spain and Poland, have seen significant depletion as well.

McMahon overcomes cancer

Jack’s Mannequin singer beats Leukemia

Many people know of Andrew McMahon, lead singer/pianist of bands Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin, but what they may not know is of the personal health issues he battled over the past few years.

Pennies for Peace

For those who don’t seem to find any tactful use for their pennies, be sure to keep an eye out for Pennies for Peace. Pennies for Peace is a program formed by the Central Asia Institute whose mission is to gather pennies and put them to use by building schools for children who live in third world countries. The program spread all over the nation and now reaches New York City and takes residence at the University’s downtown campus.

Jaywalking in New York City is actually illegal

New Yorkers consider dodging cars in the street a part of everyday life

Jaywalking is an intricate part of the New York City lifestyle. According to Gothamist.com, a former cop has even called it “an urban cultural issue.” It is such a daily and well-known custom to New Yorkers, some may wonder when its stop becoming a habit and start to get dangerous.

Jude Law shines as Hamlet

Movie stars occasionally make the leap from film to stage and Jude Law is no exception making his Broadway debut as Shakespeare's “Hamlet.”

When the public heard that Jude Law was going to play Hamlet on Broadway, there were many angry and excited reactions. Then there was the realization that Law is no stranger to the Stage and that he was nominated in 1995 for a Tony Award in Jean Cocteu’s “Indiscretions”(LesParents Terribles).

Spring into Paris Fashion for 2010

The feeling of toughness meeting soft is a popular feel for Spring 2010 Fashion Week in Paris. A large number of Fashion houses and designers introduced softer looks as opposed to their very stern looks. A color palette of khaki, tan, white and black prevailed with a vast majority of designers.

Krasinski adapts novel in directoral debut

In Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, the film marks John Krasinski’s directorial and screenwriting debut. Krasinski, is known as the lovable, nice guy Jim on The Office and as Burt Farlander, awkward but endearing father-to-be in Away We Go.

He was in other films such as Leatherheads, Kinsey and License to Wed, but has yet to take on a behind-the -camera role.

Best restuarants around lower Manhattan

Top ten student friendly eateries to wet your appetite and ease your wallet

The Financial District is known for what it sounds like: Wall Street brokers and other busy professionals working and living in a money-centric environment. This does not bode well for University students facing the challenge of finding a place to eat at an affordable price.

Improv Everywhere pulls a prank on the City

Helps to let people stop and notice the world around them with a smile

Since 2001, Improv Everywhere has been taking over the streets of New York with comedy.  Their new book “Causing a Scene, Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere”, written by founder Charlie Todd and senior agent Alex Scordelis, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the group's missions over the past eight years. It also includes photographs of the many missions by Chad Nicholson.

Chumley’s reopens

Chumley’s always stood as a piece of history for New York City’s West Village. The speakeasy has been in operation since 1922 with a secret back entrance that was only known by word of mouth during prohibition times.

Try and catch him if you can

Try to Beat The Mob in New York City

Beat The Mob, a scavenger hunt game, is a free way to test your street savvy.  The idea was concocted by Dov Friedman and a couple of his colleagues.

Park Slope protest

Kansas church against Jews

Attacks on the Jewish religion have once again become a modern day issue after numerous decades of a horrid outright hate against Jewish people.

Letterman sex scandal leaks out

It seems that every dog has his day whether he likes it or not and Letterman has finally been given his. We all know that David Letterman has made his career off of poking fun of other’s blunders.

Best restuarants around lower Manhattan

Top ten student friendly eateries to wet your appetite and ease your wallet

The Financial District is known for what it sounds like: Wall Street brokers and other busy professionals working and living in a money-centric environment.

Roaches are new riders on MTA buses

New York City bus riders are reportedly finding more and more roaches on their commute. With the recent fair hike, it is surprising that less of the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA’s) budget is going toward cleaning.

Pit bulls banned

Dogs are staple animals in New York City.  They roam the streets and are often the essential piece to a perfect Saturday afternoon in the park. Although for some residents, dogs are the cause of a huge problem, including large dogs such as pit bulls and Doberman pinschers. Since May 1, any dogs weighing 25 to 40 pounds and dogs of purebred or mixed-bred pit-bull, Doberman and Rottweiler breeds are banned from public housing.

Drew Barrymore makes the final cut

Chronicling the journey from actress to director

It has been known for actors to transition from in front of the camera, to behind the scenes. Some actors choose the role of producer, such as Clint Eastwood and some transition to the role of the Director such as Ron Howard.

Atlantic Avenue Tunnel reopens for exploration

Archaeological dig could result in unearthing historic mysteries

Underneath New York City there are tunnels and passageways, including a huge vault of books and even a secret exit into the middle of Bryant Park  beneath the New York Public Library.

Mister Softee Ice Cream not as soft as you think

Mister Softee, the ice cream truck company that began over 50 years ago in Philadelphia, is reportedly threatening other companies for encroaching on their turf. Even worse, this is not the first time.