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Graffiti store ignites culture clash
gsloane@am-ny.comThe spray paint is barely dry on Brooklyn's new graffiti-art supply store, but street artists -- and a fiercely critical councilman -- are already clashing. The store, Alphabeta in Greenpoint, proudly embraces graffiti culture and even offers artists a...Tags: Astoria, Williamsburg, Utah, Virginia, Arts
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FOURTH OF JULY 2008: In the city
Places to view Macy's fireworks show, which begins tonight at 9:25 p.m. Road closures from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. FDR Drive Parts of the FDR drive will be open as a viewing area and closed to traffic from 63rd St., to Houston St., and from Broad St. to the...Tags: Macy's, Frankfort, Long Island City, Whitehall, Brooklyn Bridge
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The brewskis of summer
ehulme@am-ny.comOn a hot summer day, there's nothing more refreshing than grabbing a nice cold beer. But don't just reach for that Bud Lite. "Most folks want flavor. Budweiser created a beer that has no flavor," says Ray Deter, owner of popular Lower East Side beer...Tags: New York, Lower East Side, Williamsburg, Drunk Driving, Beverage Industry
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HOT STUFF
MOVIES ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD. Werner Herzog's tireless search for madmen and visionaries takes him to Antarctica in this documentary. Opens Wednesday. THE HAPPENING. M. Night Shyamalan once described his new chiller as "a 90-minute paranoia...Tags: Eric Bana, Melrose, Joey Fatone, Nikon at Jones Beach, Christopher Knight
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Beyond the brew: Beer cocktails
Special to amNewYorkBeer cocktails are making a comeback in the spirits world, and they're going beyond the black-and-tan (Guinness and Bass ale) and the boiler-maker (a shot of whiskey in a glass of beer). "In the '80s you had limited options – it was Bud, Miller and...Tags: Manhattan, Fort Greene, Distilling and Brewing Industry
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City: New ferry routes will make city greener
msweeney@am-ny.comThe $6 ferry from Riis Landing in the Rockaways to Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan, setting sail on Monday, is just the first step in expanding ferry routes around the city, the mayor said Monday. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Council Speaker Christine Quinn and...Tags: Soundview, Michael Bloomberg, Elections, Local Elections, Astoria
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Community shocked as plug pulled on historic power plant
dfreedlander@am-ny.comA monumental century-old power plant sitting on the Brooklyn waterfront and featuring a stout stone foundation and 4-story high arched windows with cream colored terra-cotta trim is being demolished brick by brick, upsetting local preservationists. The...Tags: Long Island City, Williamsburg, Plant Openings, Long Island, New York
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Council to MTA: Stop neglecting G train
msweeney@am-ny.comThe City Council lashed out at the MTA Tuesday, accusing officials of neglecting G riders with shortened subway cars and a shortened line. The council's Transportation Committee also passed a resolution calling on the Metropolitan Transportation...Tags: Fort Greene, Williamsburg, State Budgets, Budgets and Budgeting, New York
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New ferry service set to begin May 12
msweeney@am-ny.comA new ferry route linking Rockaway and Manhattan - with a stop on the Brooklyn waterfront - will begin May 12, according to city council members briefed on the plan. The new ferry is the first step in a two-year pilot program to expand ferry service in...Tags: Soundview, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Regional Authority
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Winter outings by fireside
Special to amNewYorkFor most New Yorkers, the closest we've ever come to having a fireplace of our own is three hours of a crackling Yule log on TV each Christmas. Thankfully, these city spots keep their fires burning long after the tacky snowflake sweaters are packed away,...Tags: Game Playing, Games, Jay-Z, Baby Products, Games, and Toys, Consumer Goods Industries
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