Emily Mason, Author at amNewYork

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Blue Point Brewing Co. is opening an underground brewpub in Brooklyn

Posted on August 16, 2019

Brooklyn Grange welcomes the public to its third and largest rooftop farm in New York City on Sunday.

Brooklyn Grange opens its largest rooftop farm to ‘feed the hearts and minds of New York’

Posted on August 16, 2019

Soulfrito comes to Barclays Center on Aug. 30.

Urban Latin Soulfrito festival celebrates ‘a mix of dope music’ genres

Posted on August 13, 2019

Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and more among New York Comedy Festival headliners

Posted on August 5, 2019

The Secret Summer Festival returns to Long Island City on Sunday with unlimited cocktails made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Secret Summer Festival returns to LIC with ‘farm to bar’ cocktails sourced locally

Posted on August 2, 2019

A vanilla aioli in the Coney Island Lobster Roll at Kitchen 21 is "what sets it apart," says chef Brian Tolinano.

Eat your way through Coney Island’s best beach foods

Posted on August 1, 2019

The one with the ‘Friends’ 25th-anniversary pop-up in NYC

Posted on July 30, 2019

Netflix established The Poussey Washington Fund in honor of the late character, portrayed by Samira Wiley.

‘OITNB’ launches Poussey Washington Fund supporting criminal justice reform

Posted on July 25, 2019

HBO will stream free movies from tiny houses in Domino Park this weekend.

Movies will screen for free from tiny houses in Domino Park this weekend

Posted on July 25, 2019

Inline skaters unite in New York City.

NYC’s inline skating community gears up for biggest event of the year

Posted on July 23, 2019

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National Ice Cream Day deals, treats and events

Posted on July 19, 2019

Levain Bakery is opening its fifth location on the Upper East Side on July 17.

Levain Bakery is bringing its jumbo cookies to the Upper East Side

Posted on July 15, 2019

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Ed Sheeran pop-up comes to SoHo in celebration of ‘Collaborations’ release

Posted on July 12, 2019

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A Grand Central Terminal scavenger hunt could help you discover something new

Posted on July 3, 2019

Park Slope native Callum McGeory appears on this season of Food Network's "Chopped Junior."

Brooklyn boy brings his culinary skills to ‘Chopped Junior’

Posted on July 2, 2019

Spike Lee contemplates a scene on the set of 'Do The Right Thing', as three actors await his direction on July 25, 1988.

Spike Lee hosting Bed-Stuy block party to celebrate ‘Do the Right Thing’

Posted on June 28, 2019

‘Seinfeld Experience’ coming to NYC this fall

Posted on June 28, 2019

Free ‘Broadway Gay Pride’ show aims to celebrate diversity with show tunes

Posted on June 26, 2019

The Jazz Age Lawn Party takes Governors Island back to the '20s Aug. 24 and 25 with the help of jazz musician Michael Arenella (pictured).

The Jazz Age Lawn Party is taking Governors Island back in time

Posted on June 24, 2019

A songwriting competition that stretches over 24 hours is coming to SoHo during New York Music Month.

24-hour Songathon competition will showcase local musicians in SoHo

Posted on June 24, 2019

Work by more than 20 artists will be on display at The Shed this summer.

The Shed’s innovative installations are on display for the summer

Posted on June 21, 2019

New Yorkers can order "Marvelous" free lunches through Postmates on Friday.

‘Mrs. Maisel,’ Postmates giving out free Midge-approved lunches in NYC

Posted on June 21, 2019

The "Cellino v. Barnes" comedy show comes to Brooklyn this month.

Comedians turn Cellino and Barnes legal drama into comedy show

Posted on June 17, 2019

Who’s performing at the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show? Exclusive

Posted on June 13, 2019

Krispy Kreme’s 24-hour Times Square flagship will feature a glaze waterfall

Posted on June 10, 2019

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Brooklyn unveils ‘Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way’ for founder of Pakistan

Posted on February 8, 2019

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‘Little Pakistan’ designation sought to make Brooklyn community ‘stronger’

Posted on December 11, 2018

More from around NYC

Two new developments of the Peninsula project in Hunts Point will bring 359 fully affordable units to the area.

Second phase of the Peninsula housing project breaks ground in Hunts Point

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Borough President Richards reveals details of discussions with Hillcrest students following antisemitic protest

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Lawmakers say influx of e-commerce warehouses has spiked greenhouse gas emissions in Red Hook, urge regulation

Vigil participants standing in the shadow of the NYC AIDS Memorial on World AIDS Day in 2019.

Events slated for World AIDS Day in New York City