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Since Adam Yauch passed away earlier this month, there's been no shortage of support from his fans around the world. And now, just days after news that the New York State Senate passed a resolution honoring the late Beastie Boy, Yauch's hometown will pay tribute to him with a day long celebration in Union Square. More»

The question that is lingering on everyone's minds is: Did May Day save Occupy Wall Street? Yesterday the OWS movement teamed up with labor unions and immigration-rights activists to march down Broadway to the Financial District, and drew massive crowds in its path. Aside from the Broadway march, other protests spurt up throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and across the country in cities like Detroit and Chicago, and even abroad such as in London and Sydney. Since their eviction from Zuccotti Park in November, the movement has been uncharacteristically quiet, and yesterday was their official moment of resurgence. What will happen next? I guess we will just have to wait and see. Check out the photos below. More»

Occupy Wall Street protesters are coming out of hibernation today for what is expected to be one of the biggest and most wide-spread Occupy Wall Street protest yet.

Occupy Wall Street related events are planned for today in 115 cities throughout the US, though the biggest and most vocal will be here in NY.

Protesters gathered in Bryant Park early this morning before leaving for various demonstration sites throughout the city. At 4pm, all NY protesters will gather in Union Square for the Solidarity Rally, and at 5:30pm they will take part in the Solidarity March down Broadway to Wall Street. More»

It's official, food trucks have been certified as the hip and chic alternative to satisfying the average foodie's belly. With articles in New York Magazine, various blogs, and other mentions on the web and word-of-mouth, here is a comprehensive guide of the coolest food trucks parked on side streets and main avenues in New York City. From tacos to cous-cous, there is an entire global pallet to explore in the growing New York food truck community. More»

Living in NYC, its not rare or special at this point to see groups of people clad together taking photos and capturing special moments. For the growing number of fashion bloggers, the spots around the city to snap wordpress-worthy pictures are endless. Here's some of the best places around the city to capture summer and tap into your inner photographer. More»

The Strokes played for screaming fans at MSG, Elvis Costello made a surprise appearance, LCD Soundsystem said their goodbye with a three and a half hour performance, people smacked each other with pillows, arty types enjoy exhibitions, and much more. This weekend was all about getting lost in the moment. More»

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Over 150 cities and 5000 people around the world took part in International Pillow Fight Day this Saturday. New Yorkers hit Union Square for the 6th year in a row to release pent up angst by slamming each other slumber party-style with fluffy, feather-filled weapons. Take a look! More»

It's time to figure out where the parties are tonight. Make sure to check out our Calendar Page and follow us on Twitter as well. More»

Union Square is getting some flair as T.G.I. Friday's moves in. Its trademark red and white awning is dawning, which some see as the area's umpteenth death knell. But it's actually a homecoming. And Friday's isn't the first NYC-based chain to bring the greasy, pesticidal chickens home to roost. More»

Jersey Shore producers sued over allegations of criminally profiting from staged fights. Haters will always hate. Fist pump to you, JS prods. [Post]
For the first time in our lives, we want to hug Naomi Campbell. [NYDN]
The FBI sometimes just loses people they're supposed to be tracking. But then Emirates Airlines steps in and helps out. [NYT]
Miranda July has an interactive sculpture project that opens May 29 in Union Square, so now you can pretend to like her work all over again. [WSJ]
Painting of Picasso's mistress (a painting that the artist banged out in a single day) just sold for more than 106 million. [NYT]
Bingo lady just lost her lawsuit against Sacha Baron Cohen. Do you hear that? It's the sound of evil Bruno laughter and bingo enthusiasts' sobs. [TMZ]

Stuyvesant High kids will stop at nothing to grope that special girl in the back of a rented limo, then spill grain alcohol punch down her gown. [Post]
Oooooh. For 27 bucks, dirty MTA employees will sell you a master key to all the turnstiles in the city. [NYDN]
Now there's a pedestrian plaza planned for Union Square. More folding chairs! More! [Gothamist]
Shepard Fairey's new artwork should be called "They Shoot Murals, Don't They"? Or maybe "Once Tagged, Twice Shot." Ie people are firing bullets at it. For serious. [Animal NY]
Ramona Singer of RHoNY has the most boring Sunday routine ever, probably because she didn't tell the Times about the four hours spends doing eyelid exercises. [NYT]
Snooki slapped someone. [NYDN]
Mike Bloomberg spends a lot of time in Bermuda. [NYT]