Girls & Graffiti

I was a resident of Queens the first time I truly appreciated graffiti art. Before that, my exposure to graffiti art was via the monetization of graffiti rendered in art toys, one of the many products sold by Kid Robot. However, my true exposure to graffiti art, in gentrified SoHo times, came via a trip [...]

Where are the Male Massage Parlors?

New ‘hood, new FWB. A situation like this, spurred by a dry spell, leads to the question: Why isn’t there a service for women called 1-800-dial-booty?

What We Learned At Fashion’s Night Out

Does skinny equal pretty? Will carrying a Louis mask one’s fatness? These are the questions that streamed through my mind while shop hopping on the windy Thursday evening that was the world’s inaugural Fashion’s Night Out. The evening was a mass effort to get Americans out to celebrate fashion week and swipe the plastic. We [...]

From India With Love

All those years spent searching for the perfect acne spot treatment, hundreds of dollars down the drain, stress galore over GASP-a pimple, and the perfect treatment was right there next to the rose water. Our love affair with Ayurveda-inspired beauty just got more serious with the discovery of Eraser Acne & Pimple Cure. Of course [...]

SAFE in the City

The Dirt: Luck, a healthy lifestyle and remaining alert are all key in staying safe in any major city, especially Gotham. In light of the recent tragic murders of two women, in Brooklyn and Queens, and the swine flu outbreak, all amid a hot streak and an intense allergy season, we bring you a list [...]

The Ultimate Hair Treatment

Hair product junkies no longer have to spend a fortune on fancy brands, if they are willing to trek to Indian groceries, thanks to Dabur. A trip to Jackson Heights and the famed Indian grocery store, Patel Brothers led to the discovery of the best haircare bargain, Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil. Made by Dabur, [...]

Guarded Beauty

Spotted: Bryant Park Name: Ghazal Age: 28 Hometown: New York Current ‘hood: Sunnyside Queens First language: English Other languages: Urdu Job: Product Manager Ethnicity: Mixed Religion: None On Your iPod Now: Mixed, anything 80s Favorite Movie: Tristan & Isolde Grooming Products: Smashbox makeup Dream Job: What I’m doing now What % of married people do [...]

Queens: A Global Village What: From China and South Korea, to India and the Philippines, the 7 subway line will take you through the entire Eastern hemisphere.

The Dirt: An international journey without flight is possible for tri-state area residents willing to experience the exotic. CHINARide the 7 subway line all the way from Manhattan to Flushing and check out the Chinese bakeries. Try bubble tea (tapioca pearls) in one of our favorite flavors, honeydew, almond or taro (a root vegetable), and [...]

Defying Stereotypes & OddsGraffiti Art & Empowerment What:Two graffiti artists used their standing in underground and mainstream communities to create a forum for global female artists.

The Dirt:You might see the two pit bulls roaming the boutique of the surf-meets-street Greenpoint boutique Alphabeta and assume the folks that hang out are unapproachable. Walk through the back door to the enclosed event space and the outdoor area and you’ll find the dogs are right there with you, keeping everyone company. The painters [...]

Brooklyn’s Next HotspotThe Next NYC Hipster HavenWhat:A ‘hood once governed by the Polish, this waterfront spot is now the subject of a rezoning debate.

The Dirt:Greenpoint Avenue is a lesser known thoroughfare but increasingly becoming the gateway between the emerging hotspots in two boroughs, with its route beginning in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, through Sunnyside, Queens, and on to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you ride the B24 bus, you’ll see the nooks and crannies of these ‘hoods, from working class stone and [...]

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