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Cultural Capital
Keeping our finger on the pulse of what's new and noteworthy.
A Legendary Brooklyn Dive Bar Returns for One Night Only
Regulars from Hank's, the beloved, deceased Boerum Hill saloon, came together for a memorial pour and to see a new documentary about their old haunt.
The 'Unrepentant Commie' Architect Behind NYC's Co-op Housing Movement
Herman Jessor designed Co-Op City, Starrett City, and more housing units in New York than any other architect—so why don't more people know his name?
Isamu Noguchi's Imaginary New York
What would the city look like if the visionary designer's public projects had actually been built?
What if ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Was a Pro-Cop Comedy?
A new adaptation of the classic film for Broadway is a farce in all the wrong ways.
5 Takeawaÿs From GQ's Jaÿ-Z Interview
And two of them are how great Jaÿ-Z Is.
How to Shoot a Medieval Film in NYC on a Shoestring Budget
Filmmaker Caroline Golum on her feature "Revelations of Divine Love," recreating 14th-century England in Ridgewood, and the battles low-budget productions face.
What Exactly Was Brooklyn's Indie Rock Scene?
A sprawling, personal, and vexing new book attempts to provide an answer.
The Karaoke Queen of Montero's Reigns Three Nights a Week
Rest assured, loyal subjects: Despite a change in bar ownership, Amethyst Valentino won't stop holding court any time soon.
'Niyū Yūrk' Reveals How Middle Eastern New Yorkers Shaped New York
The New York Public Library's exhibition assembles archival material spanning nearly two centuries.
The Diamond District Strikes Viral Gold
A brawl involving jewelry influencer TraxNYC has riled up vendors—and sent customers flocking to his store.
A Fierce Debate Over the Merits of 'Marty Supreme'
Hell Gate goes to the movies.
