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Tourist-burg-point-wick. Yes, It Is Happening—Tourism and Williamsburg Converge

Even after The Deluge, they kept coming. Tourism in New York City has never been more robust after 9/11. Back in 2002, while some tourists canceled their visits, there were more than enough curiosity seekers to take their place.

Details of three paintings by tod wizon (l to r): Ferris Wheel (2006), Gape (2006), and Harbor Bells (2006).  Photos courtesy of the artist

Cinema of the Soul—Interview with Tod Wizon

Tod Wizon has shown extensively with well-regarded galleries like Bruno Bischofberger (Zurich), Annina Nosei, Jack Tilton, and Phyllis Kind; and he’s been reviewed in Art in America, ArtForum, and ARTNews. But more importantly, after 30-plus years of being “in” or “out” of the spotlight, he’s thoroughly entrenched in his craft.

Ann Walsh’s "Miss, 2011" (vinyl on plexiglass) Photo by Robert Puglisi

Lauren Olitski Poster, Susan Roth, Ann Walsh, “Color & Edge”

At the heart of this raucously colored, bumptiously optical show there’s a longtime (more than 30 years) friendship between the three women artists participating. Add to that equation the decade-long association of Sideshow gallery director Rich Timperio with one of the artists, and you know you’re in for lots of solid experience. But do the works get along?

Dr Cascya Charlot (right) and her sister Dr. Giznola Charlot, recently opened a joint practice on North 9th Street. Standing in the back, Giznola's husband, artist James Haggerty. Photo by Benjamin Lozovsky

Is There A Doctor in the House? Yes, Quite a Few

Following the tsunami of new galleries, restaurants, bars, developments, and people, like clockwork the next step in the growth of the neighborhood is that professional services—doctors in private practice and hospital satellites—follow.

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5 Things You Should Know If You Need An Ambulance

There are 410 ambulances stationed strategically throughout NYC, nine in Greenpoint and Williamsburg that can reach you in about six minutes. Although an accident might knock your body for a loop, you have more control over your fate than you think. Here are some ways to make the best of a bad situation.

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Easter Egg Hunt & Party

There will be lots of fun, dancing, along with art & crafts, and refreshments

10:00am Egg Hunt at McGolrick Park
10:45am to 1pm Party at The Church of the Messiah

Barista Orion Jenkins prepares a Brazilian blend coffee to go.  Photo by Benjamin Lozovsky

Become a CUP-aholic

As fast as the world turns these days, that first coffee in the morning can be a calm in the storm, an almost pious way to begin the day. For many people, our first interaction of the day is with a local barista.


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