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Borough by borough, day after day, seeking the little details that make NYC great.

Mob Comedy “Good Friday”

Even though it has been a bit quiet on the “street” and on the screen with the mob that doesn’t mean the subject is dead. Just when you thought that was true a certain Long Island director resurrects it with a good dose of comedy. Award winning director / producer Sal Rinella is on the verge of completing his film affectionately titled “Good Friday”. He has been in the entertainment business for over twenty years.

Northeast Minneapolis Taproom Tour – Four Breweries You Can Hit in an Afternoon

Minnesota’s big craft beer golden age is currently underway, with dozens of independent brewers offering IPAs, Stouts, Pilsners and even ciders (with food trucks typically on site). The hip Northeast Arts District in Minneapolis has seen an explosion in the amount of breweries popping up in old warehouses and factories that dot the neighborhood landscape. Want to explore a bit of what the city has to offer? Be sure to try these four taprooms, all of which are within a mile radius.

Lillo Brancato: Reformed Actor on the Road to Redemption

By Nick Christophers There is no one who has not gone through life without making idiotic decisions. Sometimes we are given a second chance and sometimes we are not. For Lillo Brancato who was  released after serving ten years for attempted burglary has been given that priceless second […]

Relaxing Afternoon Ride With Central Park Tours

By Seth Fera-Schanes Pick any activity in Central Park and you will typically have a good time.  Whether you are taking in a little sun while reading a book in the Sheep Meadow, bird watching in the Ramble, or simply sitting on a park bench drinking a coffee […]

Joe Gawalis: Producer and Director Growing with Each Take

“It was an amazing experience, interning for a small company that works with public access television allows you to really get hands on experience in television production. I was the one operating the cameras, setting up the lighting, helping with the editing and learning how a production is formed from concept to distribution. Being a part of each of those stages taught me the fundamentals that still help me to this day.” Joe Gawalis

Mezzobit: Working in a World of Big Data

By Elissa Gilbert Information wants to be free, the saying goes, and sharing online happens automatically many times. Sometimes that sharing is unintentional or undesirable. For businesses, customer information is usually tightly held—but on websites, that control is lost. Every website has third party “tags” embedded in pages […]

Cecily Trenka: Baptized Into The World Of Entertainment

By Nick Christophers From her first baby steps Cecily Trenka was surrounded by talent whether it be her parents or fellow siblings. Both film and theatre have been a strong influence in her younger years which she followed with much fervor. Even though acting never fit her well, […]

KUBA Ka: European Pop Icon Building a Name in America

By Nick Christophers The stage explodes with energy and the crowd roars as it is filled with scantily clad women and mythological images. Bright lights surround the venue and the sexy women dance to the rhythmic beats pulsating from the speakers. Finally the performer they have all come […]

Green Girls Golf: Caddy and Golf Services Company on the Rise

In the past 20 years women have become more involved in sports that seemed exclusively for men. Such major ones like football, soccer, hockey and now golf. What we mean by involved is not just playing the sport but being apart of the actual preparation. Model and spokeswoman Sophia Manolis decided to create a caddy service of models who are knowledgeable about the game. The organization Green Girls Golf began in an effort to host major events specializing in golf outings.

Green Market Meals: Baked Flounder with Sauteed Agretti and Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes

By Seth Fera-Schanes I wanted to make a little Mediterranean lunch today and put this dish together. I like the delicate flounder with the hint of lemon of the zest. The Agretti is crisp and adds a nice contrast to the fish. Finally, the tomatoes add a nice […]