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Hua Mei Songbirds

June 30, 2010|George Bodarky

What makes one Lower Manhattan garden unique.

One of New York City's most unique gardens doesn't feature roses, or tulips, or...

Singing Waiters

June 30, 2010|George Bodarky

Multi-tasking at its best.

It's one thing to wait tables as you pursue a singing career. But it's something else entirely...

Radoe's Steel Orchestra

June 30, 2010|George Bodarky

A steel drum orchestra rehearses for a competition

For many West Indians living in New York City, the steel drum is a way of...

The Old Cottage Musician

June 29, 2010|George Bodarky

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Oom-pah performer, Werner Goebel.

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The Slice Harvester

June 29, 2010|George Bodarky

 

He's slightly prickly, mostly outspoken, and definitely on a mission. George Bodarky hung out with him to see what his process is.

 

So You Think You Can Spell?

June 24, 2010|George Bodarky

Participants battle it out in this low stakes spelling competition.

The Williamsburg Bee is a spelling contest open to adults...

Squeegeeman: Real-life Caped Crusader

June 24, 2010|George Bodarky

A lot of comic book superheroes fight for justice in a city like New York, or New York City itself. Peter Parker -- AKA...

Grasshoppers for Lunch

June 24, 2010|George Bodarky

Grasshoppers are known to leap long distances and for their musical abilities. They're also considered a delicacy in many...

The Awesome 80s!

June 18, 2010|George Bodarky

Party like it's 1989!

New York City has its own version of an 80s prom; an interactive off-broadway show at Webster Hall.

Th...

SHARK!

June 15, 2010|Morlene Chin

Shark speedboat makes some waves

If you're looking for a ride that zips you from South Street Seaport around the island of...