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From bodega walls to subway doors, New York City is one of the best places in the world to find street art. But with anonymous works, famous installations, and sky-high murals scattered across five boroughs, there’s too much to see in one trip. So, lace up your sneakers and watch out for the cops, because we’ve pulled together some of the must-see pieces out on the streets right now. More»


[Hanksy, the playful street art that combines Banksy, and well, Tom Hanks, will have his (or her?) first show at Krause Gallery this Friday. This gem was spotted at Stanton and Orchard Streets. Photo via]

Mayor Bloomberg sets out an initiative to limit alcohol sales, EMM Group impresses Community Board 3 while BAD Burger does not, Le Baron gets a liquor license after nearly 2 years, 200 people will wear Tom Hanks masks and gaze at Hanksy's graffiti art indoors, and now you can get a completely inaccurate reading of your blood alcohol level before deciding whether or not to drive. All this and more in today's Nightlife News Round Up! More»

No one can agree on who first began street art in NYC. Some believe that a foot messenger by the name of Taki 183 started the craze while some attribute it to graffiti writer Julio 204.  Whomever sparked the trend, street art in NYC has essentially taken on a life of it's own and created it own culture. More»