What $5,200 Can Rent You in NYC

A spacious Dobro condo(Dobrondo) in New York. Photos: CurbNY

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Living in Manhattan is costly, but you can find a loft, studio apartment or a condo to rent for $5,200 per month. Living space at this bargain price can be find anywhere from Midtown to NoHo in NYC. 

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A 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1,242 sq. ft. condo downtown(27th floor).

A loft in NoHo(rent includes utilities).

Beach fees on the Rise in New York and New Jersey

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If you plan to visit the Jersey Shore or some of the New York beaches this Summer, expect to pay more for parking. But, if you choose to walk or ride your bike you won't be charged. All fees will go toward general maintenance. 

Riding a bike or walking to the beach may not be a bad idea. You'll save money... and get some exercise!

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REWIND: Brand Nubian - "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down"

Grand Puba, Lord Jamar(@LordJamar) and Sadat X(@SadatX) are left out of too many conversations about quality Hip Hop groups. Their style was musical in that their approach was like that of skilled musicians - they elevated rap.

They were rhythmic, they'd speed up or slow down to create new rhythms against the track. Being able to "flow" at that time was newer technique only displayed by the talented. Where most rappers were content staying on time with the kick and the snare, all three members of the group were able to equally adjust their speed to prove it was THEY who controlled the time, not the track - much like a skilled musicians(think George Benson).

Their technique was advanced, their rhymes were witty, and they weren't a gimmick. They along with a few others were pioneers of what is now called swag. Drake does it, Kanye West does it. Brand Nubian always blended the proper amount of cool, energy, lessons(degrees) and showmanship. Thank you fellas.

Peace to the G-O-D s.

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One of my favorite Puba joints in which Sadat X and Lord Jamar appear in the video, "I Like It"

NYC: A Seven Block Tour of Greenwich Village

Within seven blocks of Greenwich Village(aka The Village) there are restaurants, retail stores, a park, and including the largest private university in the country, New York University. 

In this piece the journalist failed to include Spike Lee as NYU's famous alumni!

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New York: Gas Prices Rise Again - How to Avoid Gas Gouging

Gas prices are getting higher and there are no signs of prices lowering anytime soon.

Trying to find the cheap gas prices are impossible.

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REWIND: AZ Featuring Miss Jones - "Sugar Hill"

AZ featuring Miss Jones - "Sugar Hill."

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NYFW Fall '12: The Donna Karan Runway Show

The classic tailored look was a big look at NYFW and the Donna Karan collection was no exception.

Her collection was classic-chic!

The wool fitted coat and single-breasted jacket in red worn with slim pants and crisp shirt, and the unstructured dresses were all runway hits.

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NYFW Fall '12: Marc Jacobs Full Runway Show

The Marc Jacob Fall '12 runway show was a bit theatrical.

It reminded me of a Tim Burton film("Alice In Wonderland," "The Chocolate Factory," "Sweeny Todd," you pick) which was a cool idea, but the collection had a dowdy vibe.

The runway hits were some of the hats and the baby pink double-breasted coat. 

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Former New York Mets Catcher Gary Carter dead at 57

Former New York Mets Catcher Gary Carter.

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Former New York Mets and Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died at age 57 on Thursday.

In May, Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, after his second season as coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Carter was a eleven-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner.

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Designer Naeem Khan for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012

Naeem Khan is known in the fashion world for chic sophisticated gowns and separates.

This year Khan is the designer for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012.

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New York and New Jersey Salutes the Giants

In New York, the Giants were honored on Tuesday morning with a ticker tape parade and given the keys to the city by Mayor Bloomberg at City Hall.

The big party didn't stop there.

Later, they were honored in front of thousands of fans at MetLife Stadium in their home state of New Jersey.

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CFDA Abandoning the Garment District

CFDA CEO Steven Kolb and president Diane Von Furstenberg. Photo: NYMag

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The idea of a Fashion District is slowly fading. Rising rents, better neighborhoods and changing times have created the need for people to spread out all over the city.

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Feature Film Production Up in 2011 While TV Dipped in Los Angeles

Warner bros' 'Gangster Squad' Starring Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling filmed in Los Angeles. Photo: Latimes

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In 2011, Los Angeles lost television shoots because of more competition from New York, but feature film production slowly increased.

Film production increased due to their state's tax credit program, according to FilmL.A., Inc.

Filmmakers can receive tax credit up to 25% of production in certain areas.

Some of the feature films approved for the program last year included "Gangster Squad", "Argo", and "This is 40". 

Commercials shot on location increased from the year before, setting a new annual record for the region.

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Thief Caught on Camera Stealing A Christmas Tree

A thief was caught on camera stealing a Christmas tree from the front door of a local business on Staten Island(NY).

While smoking a cigarette, he unplugged the lit tree.

He then walked away with it.

Unbelievable!

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The Writers Guild Award Nominees Announced

The Writers Guild of America announced on Wednesday the nominations for outstanding achievements in television news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2011 season.

Winners will be honored on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

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