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luvtonique · 6 months ago

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I wanted to address all of the controversies about me and put some explanations on them because unfortunately we live in a day and age where people just see the dirt without ever wondering how the dirt got there. They think "Man that guy never washes his car look how filthy it is" because I just fuckin went offroading 10 minutes ago but they didn't know that.

Aight let's start with numero uno, the thing I'm called the most, the big word for good ol Jay: Transphobe!

This is the one with the most hilarious backstory of them all which to this day baffles my goddamn mind.

I used to be a hated artist because I drew violent shit, I was known for Lil Miss Rarity which is a super violent comic. Naturally this lead to people saying that I was "killing children" because I was drawing violent (and sometimes pornographic) images of a children's cartoon show (My Little Pony).

So in my quick rise to stardom, I had a lot of hateful people attacking me as well, and I had fun with it. I called them out, called them stupid, etc.

Well, one of them was Dumbo. Dumbo spent 6 full months making posts about me that are still on their blog to this day. Every single time I made a post, they reblogged it or reposted it, to call me a shithead, call me an ass hole, wish I'd kill myself, etc.

One day I was doing a fundraiser to put away money for a potential emergency because my mom had hurt her spine really bad and was in the hospital. I had a goal of $300 and raised $1200.

Dumbo, of course, was saying hateful shit about me still, and said, I quote, "I hope that whore dies in the hospital lmao"

So, I looked into who Dumbo was. The Brony fandom was, at the time, all about Love and Tolerance, so I did some sleuthing and found out they were an artist on DeviantART taking full color commissions for $10. I commissioned them on my DA account, and asked them to draw Lil Miss Rarity. They and I had a very polite conversation, and since they drew the picture very quickly I tipped them 100% and told them to up their prices because their art is very good.

They thanked me, not knowing it was me (despite that it was literally my main account), and I walked away.

Then, they checked my gallery, found out it was me, and went into a rage, making a post that says, "LMFAO, Jay just begged for money and then turned around and used it to commission an artist for double their asking price, what a shithead!!"

So, I took the screencaps of all of their death threats over 6 months, compiled them all, and showed my massive Tumblr following in a huge callout post against them. In the middle, I referred to Dumbo as "he/she/it/clown" and everyone (AND I FUCKING MEAN EVERYONE) completely ignored the 6 months of death threats and how consistently polite I was to them, and sided with Dumbo in a moment that labeled me "Transphobic" for the rest of my life.

Another instance is I called Kris from Deltarune he/she, and was called transphobic for that, and got the amazing quote "That's a real-ass child and you're misgendering them deliberately," to which I replied, "That's not a real-ass child that's a fictional character you fucking retard"

NEXT UP: ABLEIST.

I grew up in Los Angeles in special ed classes and have a mentally retarded brother, I have the pass to say retard, fuck off.

NEXT UP: RACIST.

I grew up in Los Angeles with a father who called himself "N*gger Bob" (he's white) because he was a super racist who believed being asked to help take the trash out was "akin to slavery." He also beat my retarded brother half to death for having a black girlfriend.

I was in LA during the Rodney King riots, I was in LA right in the middle of the Crips and Bloods trying to kill each other and having fuckloads of gang shootouts that I overheard when I was chilling in the Ceritos (spelling) mall.

I know what racism looks like.

A white boy saying the n-word while playing Fortnite is not what racism looks like.

A white boy singing along with Busta Rhymes (hi that's me) on a livestream and casually dropping n-bombs because I'M SINGING ALONG WITH BUSTA, BITCH, is not what racism looks like. I had three black friends growing up, Davion, Julian and Smalls, and also Undrier but Undrier was retarded and I didn't consider him a friend he just followed me around and called me "Day" because he couldn't pronounce J's. But me, Smalls and Davion would stand on Davion's aunt's porch and eat zucchini cornbread and listen to Woo Haw and headbang and sing along til the fucking cows came home.

But now that I'm grown up, my upbringing apparently doesn't matter, my FUCKING SKIN COLOR DOES (you know, racist ideology!) and I'm no longer allowed to say the n-word despite having casually spent my entire childhood surrounded by black friends who were completely okay with me saying it. I grew up in the hood, motherfucker! Bellflower born n' raised, bitch! Wes' Side!

But I'm <skin color> and since <skin color> isn't allowed to <thing that's designated for only other skin color to do>, I'm racist.

NEXT UP: PEDOPHIIIIIILE

I was molested when I was 13, which thankfully didn't leave too much emotional scarring on me. Anthony Sevarino, the dude's name was, and he shoved my hand in his pants and showed me his dick during a camping trip and said he was gonna fuck me in my bed. I was so shocked by this happening that I didn't even tell my parents who were in the same motorhome literally asleep 10 feet from me.

Growing up, I always had a really emotional trigger to seeing harm come to children, I hate it. I cry and shake uncontrollably when I see children getting hurt, no matter what. It's the only thing I have I'd call a "trigger."

I saw that episode of Rugrats where Tommy cuts his finger and then he's scared to do anything anymore because he might get hurt, and that made me fucking bawl, it still does, seeing Tommy cry super fucking hard over seeing his finger bleed- holy shit it's making me teary eyed right now just typing that.

So, naturally, I don't want children to get hurt and am extremely against pedophilia, child predatory behavior, MAPs, grooming and these FUCKING PEOPLE WHO KEEP CASUALLY TALKING TO 13 YEAR OLDS ON DISCORD FOR FUCK SAKE.

"But Jay! You drew foalcon! Those fictional ponies are underaged!"

What, you mean that tag that's still extremely popular and always has been in the brony fandom?

Yeah can't imagine why I, a very popular artist in the brony fandom from 12 years ago to 10 years ago, would ever draw something so insanely high demand and so insanely popular. Can't fucking imagine.

Never mind that I haven't drawn it in 3 years, removed all my old images of it, and even announced I'm not drawing that shit anymore, I'm still losing friends when they find out I did once, because "I can't associate with a pedophile I'm sorry." (See: "I can't differentiate fiction from reality and also can't allow a person to move on from a troubled past that they had.")

Also never mind that the few crowdpleaser foalcon moments in Lil Miss Rarity were officially written out entirely (the part where Twist and Sweetie Belle kissed).

But you know what's amazing? Being part of the brony fandom and being an artist willing to draw anything meant that people would come to me and literally confess that they're in possession of the "real shit" and wanted to know if I was interested. Seven of them, seven, are in prison now because of me and my buddy "Z" contacting the FBI with their confessions and the shit they shared with me thinking that I was a "safe person" to admit that shit to.

My position in the fandom as an artist who gets to know their commissioners personally and was willing to draw that type of shit was literally fishing out real actual predators and putting them in prison, but I was still getting called a pedophile, and still get called it today. It's fuckin great man.

NEXT UP: TRANSPHOBE (PART 2)

I was trans. Shaved my hair half off, dyed it blue, called myself Jynkx, cussed out my family, moved to Ohio with a guy who wore diapers around the house (with his brother living there) and collected loli figurines, and dated a transgirl who was catfishing and manipulating me for 9 fucking years. I have a Discord server to this day with pronoun selection roles, my best friend is trans (I met her when she was cis and helped her come to the decision to transition and it has since improved her life and happiness), and almost every mod in my Discord server is trans.

The problem, of course, is that the trans activist community hates itself more than any other, which makes perfect sense if you think about it. This is a group of people who encourage hating cisgendered people, and encourage people to hate the body they're in and to transition to a "different body." It's been proven multiple sources that there are entire "Femboy Cults" (search that on YouTube) who are actively seeking out depressed people to manipulate them into starting HRT, and cutting off their family.

WELL GUESS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME?

Bridget, as you all remember her, was a manipulator who lied to me for 9 years of dating to make me depressed, hate myself, hate my family, give her thousands of dollars, and kept promising we'd meet some day while turning down every opportunity (such as conventions we were both already going to) to meet (yes, I went to conventions she was at and didn't meet her).

I was a victim of manipulation, was surrounded by horribly manipulative and narcissistic pieces of shit who warped my mind and made me believe I was depressed because I was "an egg" and needed to go get on HRT and change myself. And I almost did! I came within a hair's reach of shoving a hormone-altering drug into myself in hopes it would cure my depression, and then went "Wait a second, I'm not depressed because I'm a woman trapped in a man's body, I'm depressed because femboy-obsessed manipulative pervert rapists want me to turn myself into their fetish." I broke up with Bridget, I moved home from Ohio, I waited for my hair to stop being blue, and I became proud of myself for escaping that horrible situation and bettering myself mentally.

So how's this make me a transphobe?

I DON'T FUCKING KNOW, YOU FUCKING TELL ME YOU FUCKING INSANE BOOGEYMAN-BELIEVING ASSHOLES WHO BLAME EVERY OTHER PERSON FOR YOUR OWN INTERNAL LACK OF FUCKING SELF WORTH.

WAKE THE FUCK UP. YOU'VE BEEN MANIPULATED BY THESE FUCKING TRANS ACTIVISTS WHO ARE JUST SICK FETISHISTS WHO WANT TO TRANSFORM LONELY MEN INTO "FEMBOYS" UNDER FALSE PROMISES THAT IT WILL FIX THEIR MENTAL PROBLEMS. GET OUT WHILE YOU FUCKING CAN. I DID AND I'VE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER IN MY LIFE.

Next up: HOMOPHOBE

I draw LGD (Lesbians Getting Dicked) because I think it's hot when girls who like girls have sex with guys. I've drawn some pretty offensive pictures of it such as a pic of two lesbians being told "Pride month's over, ladies, time to be straight again" while being surrounded by hard dicks and looking scared.

Why'd I do this? Well because a lesbian friend of mine also likes that shit and we did that as an art trade.

But why do I draw it on my own sometimes? Because it's hot. It's fucking fictional porn, it's not real, it can't hurt you. I tag it LGD and only post it in servers you need accounts to see. You don't like it stop going out of your way to look at it, and if someone slams it in your face in your private "We Hate Jay" Discord server (which there are many of. I have moles who tell me.), that's not my fault y'fuckin dipshits. I properly tag and hide my stuff so only people who want to see it can see it. If someone showed you a picture of my spread asshole, you should get mad at them, not me. They're the one who SAVED IT TO THEIR COMPUTER AND SHOWED IT TO THEIR FRIENDS UNSOLICITED, YOU MORONS.

Anyway.

Next up: AN ASS HOLE.

I've spent 13 years being called all of the above names no matter how much I've catered to their activism and was even part of their activist movements directly. Fuck you.

Next up: A NAZI

Lmao.

I said on Twitter, "I hate that no matter what you say on this site, someone somewhere will get mad."

And that, without any further comment from me literally at all, turned into a massive amount of people including "Wootmaster" (Added note: I talked with Woot in private and he gave me the okay and apologized, we cool) calling me racist and a "Bootlicking Nazi." I literally did not add to it. I literally just said the opening line and left it for 3 days.

That's why I deleted my Twitter.

That's why people think I'm a Nazi.

Because I said "I hate that no matter what you say on this site, someone somewhere will get mad."

Next up: I DON'T FUCKING KNOW I BET THERE'S MORE.

You see why I make angry rant posts like this one?

Because this is how I've been treated for 13 fucking years.

I've been attacked, called names, labeled evil, told I'm phobic against the movements I was literally part of and being an activist for, had money stolen from me by perverts who got arrested for drilling a hole in the bathroom wall at a brony convention to jack off to his female roommates (he pretended to be trans and bullied them into letting him room with them in their "Safe Women's Hotel Room" and then did that shit and got arrested. But not before he stole money from me! Six thousand fucking dollars!), lived with a fucking probably actual child predator who would show me his loli figures and foalcon posters every day and try to convince me to like them and showed me his dick multiple times...

I literally was smack dab in the middle of super ultra liberal activism and trans activism for over a goddamn decade, right down to blue hair half shaved off and calling myself Jynkx.

And I come back, snap out of it, and get cussed out and called transphobic and "the reason trans people are being killed" because I don't like the flowery 1-dimensional LGBT representation in World of Warcraft and have a 9 year running best friend I went to multiple conventions with decide instantly that I'm a Nazi racist communist because I didn't disown my mother when she voted for the orange guy, and because I called one of their friends "Insane" for identifying as fae/fie and thinking they're a goddamn gaelic woodland sprite. (Btw he was my most frequent commissioner for loli shit and used to jack off while I was drawing it for him.)

You see, people.

I've spent 13 years surrounding myself with and getting personally connected with the lives of my commissioners as a brony/furry artist who was deep into LGBT and Liberal activism.

And in those 13 years I've come to realize that I surrounded myself with the most fucking disgusting and evil people on earth, who no matter how much I would shill for them and do what they asked, I would still be the label-covered punching bag whose reputation is now so utterly in the trash that literally no matter what I draw, say, or do today, I still have people on shady Discord servers n' shit calling me a fucking lolcow and a pedo and a transphobe and a Nazi and a racist and a homophobe and an ass hole.

I have learned in 13 goddamn years that you can't appease these fucking lunatic psychopaths.

And so I don't anymore.

So who am I really?

I'm an incredibly easy to talk to artist, I'm a dude, I love roleplaying and drawing pictures for people, I like writing song lyrics, I love hearing about new inventions and innovations, I love goats, I love dogs, I think cats make bad pets but I don't mind cats, I'm making a video game about an elf girl, and I want you hateful people who I've lived rent-free in the heads of for over a goddamn decade to leave me and my fanbase the fuck alone.

Love you all.

~Jay

#Long #Long Post #Jaytext

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alejandrocaiazza · 10 months ago

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*Based in NYC, Alejandro Caiazza’s artwork is currently exhibited at

Van Der Plas Gallery (New York City) ,GB Gallery (Montclair NJ ), & CreativeBloch Art Gallery & shop (Dumbo Brooklyn)

#NewYorkCityArtGallery #NYCart #NYC #Brooklyn #DUMBO #ArtinDumbo #JerseyCity #NewJersey #JerseyCityfreepubliclibrary #nycgallery #LES #AlejandroCaiazza

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kelleah-meah · 2 years ago

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My NYC Bucket List

OK. So this August will be my 8th anniversary living on the East Coast in the U.S. During that time, a lot has happened (to say the least). But it occurred to me that despite all the life changes, growing pains, and never-saw-coming absurdities that is my existence, I've managed to do some pretty cool things since I've moved to the tri-state area.

So with that revelation, a part of me felt the need to write down all the things I've done that might fall in the "tourist-y" category over the past 7.5 years. Which then led to me thinking about all of the tourist-y things I've yet to do.

And here we are.

Below is a list of 80 (so far) things I've either done or hope to do while living on the East Coast of the U.S. You'll notice that I don't have some popular things on the list like "visit the Top of the Rock" or "visit the top of the Empire State Building." That's because I don't care for heights that much, so that's not something I would ever want to do. With that said, if my NYC Bucket List inspires you and you want to add more vertical activities to your own list, I say go for it!

Before we dive in, please keep in mind that I'm an arts & culture geek and lifelong literature & history nerd. So if most of this seems boring to you, well ... I guess I'm just a really boring person.

Now without further ado ...

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge ✅

Visit Chinatown and the Lower East Side ✅

Watch the NYC Pride parade during Pride weekend ✅

Eat at Sylvia's in Harlem

Drive across the George Washington Bridge ✅

Enjoy a show at Lincoln Center

Walk around Central Park ✅

Visit the Flatiron Building (outside or inside) ✅

Eat a slice at a pizzeria ✅

See a play during Shakespeare in the Park

Go on a walking tour of Greenwich Village ✅

Visit the Coney Island boardwalk ✅

Enjoy a stand-up show at a comedy club

Eat at a hot dog cart ✅

Hike in the woods at the New York Botanical Garden

Do a walking tour of Harlem ✅

See a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse ✅

Try an egg cream ✅

Enjoy a drag performance ✅

Visit that famous site-seeing spot in Dumbo near the Manhattan Bridge ✅

Take a tour of Grand Central Station

Enjoy a Broadway play ✅

Go to a NBA Knicks or Nets game

Eat at Sardi's

Drive across the Verrazano Bridge ✅

See an improv show at UCB (currently closed, but it's under new management so it may reopen soon) ✅

Visit the Statue of Liberty

Walk along 5th Avenue at Christmas time to see the department store windows ✅

Eat and people watch at Caffe Reggio ✅

Attend an art gallery opening ✅

See a show at Radio City Music Hall

Take the Staten Island Ferry

Be a part of a studio audience (ex: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, etc.)

Go thrift shopping or vinyl records shopping in the East Village ✅

Eat at Carnegie Deli or Katz's Deli (the former is now closed though) ✅ Carnegie only

Visit the Guggenheim, the Met, the Whitney or the MoCA ✅ Guggenheim only

Attend a performance of the New York City Ballet, the American Ballet Theater, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and/or the Dance Theatre of Harlem

Grab a drink at the Blue Bar at the Algonquin Hotel ✅

Visit the Bronx Zoo

Eat a black and white cookie ✅

Enjoy an Off-Broadway play ✅

Read a book in Bryant Park in the summer

Take a dance class at Steps on Broadway ✅

Watch the ice skaters at Rockefeller Center or Wollman Rink in Central Park (and go ice skating if you can) ✅ Watching only

Visit Little Italy in the Bronx

Go to a NHL Rangers or Islanders game

See a show at the Beacon Theatre ✅

Visit Tiffany's (and buy something small if you can afford it)

Enjoy High Tea at the Plaza

Attend the AfroPunk music festival ✅

Buy a book or two at the Strand ✅

Take a tour of the Apollo Theater

Ride in a NYC yellow taxi ✅

See a concert or show at Madison Square Garden ✅

Eat at Junior's after a Broadway show ✅

Attend a lecture or talk at the 92nd Street Y ✅

Visit the Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Read or write in the Rose Reading Room at the New York Public Library's main branch ✅

See a movie at the Roxy Cinema ✅

Enjoy a drink at the bar in the Hotel Chelsea

Get a playbill signed at the stage door after a play ✅

Go to a late night jazz concert at the Blue Note

Visit Washington Square Park ✅

Attend an event on the Columbia University or NYU campus ✅ Both Columbia and NYU

Grab a sweet at Magnolia Bakery

Buy a book or two at Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn ✅

See a concert or show at Carnegie Hall

Go to a MLB Mets or Yankees game

Have a drink at the historic Stonewall Inn ✅

Visit Prospect Park

Attend a film screening at the Tribeca Film Festival ✅

Buy a book or two at the McNally Jackson flagship store in Soho ✅

Dine at the Algonquin Hotel ✅

Go to a late night jazz concert or show at Birdland

See a play at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre

Enjoy a fancy milkshake at Black Tap

Visit the main branch of the Brooklyn Library ✅

Grab a bite or a drink at the White Horse Tavern ✅

See a burlesque show at the House of Yes

Visit the Albertine Bookstore on the Upper East Side

Take the ferry from New Jersey (Hoboken) to NYC

Believe it or not, I was hoping to come up with 100 items for the list, but I've run out of things to add. If anyone has any other ideas they'd like to suggest to help me get closer to 100, I'm all ears.

You'll probably notice that I have very little on the list for the outer boroughs, so I'd be especially interested in suggestions for Queens, Staten Island, BK or BX.

Oh, and I should also mention that I'm not really interested in visiting the High Line or anything happening at the Piers. They're just not my thing.

Of course, this list is for inspiration and gratitude purposes only. It's not meant to make me or anyone feel less than. I'm simply capturing what I've done so I can look at it when I'm feeling sorry for myself in the future about how poor I am.

But it's also a lovely reminder of what else I have left to check out when money and time are on my side. ☺️

#nyc #to do list #bucket list #tri-state area #new york #new york city #tourist #travel and tourism #this is me #black bohemians #bohemian lifestyle #boho lifestyle #boho culture #downtown girl

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flashseo · 6 days ago

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Exploring the Unique Charm of the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, NJ, and CT

The New York City metropolitan area is more than just skyscrapers and fast-paced life; it’s a blend of boroughs and neighboring regions, each with its own unique character and appeal. The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, New Jersey (NJ), and Connecticut (CT) all contribute to the area’s incredible diversity, culture, and lifestyle options. Whether you’re looking to explore history, try international cuisines, enjoy scenic views, or experience urban and suburban life, each of these areas has something unique to offer. Here’s a deep dive into what makes each of these regions a fascinating part of the Greater New York area.

The Bronx

A Snapshot of the Bronx’s History and Culture

The Bronx, one of NYC’s five boroughs, is known for its rich cultural history, including the birthplace of hip-hop. From art museums to cultural centers, the Bronx celebrates a vibrant mix of traditions and influences that have shaped its identity over the decades.

Unique Attractions in the Bronx

The Bronx Zoo, one of the world’s largest urban zoos, is a must-visit for families and animal lovers. Another gem is the New York Botanical Garden, which spans 250 acres of beautifully curated gardens. The Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees, brings sports fans from across the country. For those interested in arts, the Bronx Museum of the Arts offers contemporary exhibitions celebrating diverse artists.

Neighborhoods in the Bronx

Popular neighborhoods include Riverdale, known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and affluent vibe, and Fordham, with its historic architecture and energetic college-town feel. South Bronx is seeing a resurgence in popularity due to its artistic scene and thriving community.

Queens

Queens as a Melting Pot of Cultures

Queens is the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world. Here, you can find neighborhoods dedicated to various cultures, making it a food paradise for those interested in authentic international cuisines. From Indian to Greek to Chinese, Queens represents the world within a borough.

Popular Sites and Activities in Queens

Astoria Park, with its stunning views of Manhattan, is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria celebrates the history and evolution of film and media, while Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a sprawling space that includes the iconic Unisphere from the 1964 World’s Fair. Citi Field, home to the New York Mets, is another popular attraction.

Neighborhoods in Queens

Jackson Heights, known for its rich blend of South Asian, Latino, and other communities, is a must-visit for food lovers. Forest Hills offers a more suburban feel with easy access to green spaces and shopping, while Astoria has become a hip and bustling area attracting young professionals and artists.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Rise in Popularity

Brooklyn has become synonymous with trendy neighborhoods, artisanal markets, and cultural hotspots. Once considered NYC’s quieter sibling, Brooklyn has risen to fame with neighborhoods that boast unique lifestyles, art, and music scenes.

Iconic Landmarks and Activities in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Bridge, offering stunning views of Manhattan’s skyline, is an architectural marvel and a favorite for walkers and photographers. Prospect Park is a local favorite for picnics, sports, and outdoor concerts. DUMBO, known for its cobblestone streets and art galleries, has become one of Brooklyn’s top destinations. Other must-sees include Coney Island’s historic amusement park and the Brooklyn Museum.

Neighborhood Highlights

Williamsburg is famous for its hip cafes, street art, and music venues. Park Slope is a family-friendly neighborhood with a mix of historic brownstones and modern amenities. Brooklyn Heights offers classic charm with its picturesque waterfront and tree-lined streets, attracting both locals and tourists.

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey’s Connection to NYC

Just across the Hudson River, New Jersey provides an alternative for those who want proximity to NYC with more living space and suburban comforts. NJ’s closeness to New York makes it a convenient location for commuters, with easy access to both urban life and scenic landscapes.

Attractions in Northern New Jersey

Liberty State Park offers breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. The Meadowlands Sports Complex is a top destination for sports enthusiasts, hosting events for both the New York Giants and New York Jets. For family outings, the Adventure Aquarium in Camden and the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City are popular attractions.

Neighborhoods and Cities in NJ

Hoboken, with its lively nightlife and beautiful waterfront, has a vibrant community feel. Jersey City has seen a boom in development and offers a wide range of cultural and dining experiences. Montclair, known for its tree-lined streets and historic homes, is a favorite for families seeking a suburban feel with a city vibe.

Connecticut (CT)

The Appeal of Connecticut’s Proximity to NYC

Connecticut’s close proximity to NYC makes it an ideal location for those who want the balance of suburban life with city access. With charming towns, natural beauty, and historic sites, CT offers a relaxed lifestyle with an upscale feel.

Scenic Destinations in CT

Connecticut’s coastal towns like Mystic and New Haven provide picturesque waterfront views and a peaceful atmosphere. Mystic Seaport Museum is a popular destination, offering a glimpse into maritime history. Yale University in New Haven, one of the Ivy League’s historic institutions, is also worth a visit for its beautiful architecture and cultural significance.

Notable Neighborhoods and Cities in CT

Greenwich, known for its upscale homes and shopping districts, is one of the most affluent areas in the state. Stamford is a bustling city with corporate offices, parks, and a lively downtown area. Westport offers scenic beauty along the coastline and is famous for its arts community and theater scene.

Conclusion

Each of these regions—the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, NJ, and CT—adds its unique flair to the Greater New York City area. From the urban pulse of the Bronx and Brooklyn to the cultural richness of Queens, and from the scenic charm of New Jersey and Connecticut to their suburban comforts, these areas cater to various lifestyles and interests. Whether you’re visiting or considering a move, exploring these areas offers a glimpse into the diverse character and vibrant life that define this incredible part of the country.

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educationinaustralia · 1 month ago

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Tourist places in NYC

New York City is packed with iconic sights and hidden gems. Here are some must-visit tourist places:

Iconic Landmarks

1. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island:

- Take a ferry to visit this symbol of freedom and learn about immigrant history at Ellis Island.

2. Central Park:

- Explore this vast urban oasis, featuring walking paths, lakes, and attractions like Bethesda Terrace and the Central Park Zoo.

3. Times Square:

- Experience the bright lights and bustling atmosphere, especially in the evening.

4. Empire State Building:

- Head to the observation deck for stunning views of the city skyline.

5. One World Observatory:

- Located at the top of One World Trade Center, it offers breathtaking views and a poignant reflection on the city’s history.

Museums and Cultural Sites

6. The Metropolitan Museum of Art:

- One of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, with collections spanning 5,000 years. https://www.aecglobal.com.au/

7. American Museum of Natural History:

- Explore fascinating exhibits, including dinosaur fossils and the famous planetarium.

8. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA):

- Home to an incredible collection of modern and contemporary art.

Neighborhoods to Explore

9. Greenwich Village:

- Known for its bohemian vibe, enjoy cafes, jazz clubs, and the iconic Washington Square Park.

10. SoHo:

- Famous for its trendy boutiques, art galleries, and cast-iron architecture.

11. Brooklyn:

- Visit DUMBO for views of the Manhattan skyline, stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, and explore Prospect Park.

Unique Experiences

12. Broadway:

- Catch a world-class show in the theater district.

13. 9/11 Memorial and Museum:

- Pay respects and learn about the events of September 11, 2001.

14. High Line:

- Walk along this elevated park built on a former railway track, featuring gardens, art installations, and great views.

15. Chinatown and Little Italy:

- Explore vibrant cultures, sample authentic cuisine, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Tips for Visiting

- Public Transport: Use the subway for convenient and affordable travel around the city.

- CityPASS: Consider getting a CityPASS for discounts on major attractions.

- Plan Ahead: Some attractions may require advance reservations, especially popular shows and tours.

- Dining: Don’t miss trying a classic New York bagel, a slice of pizza, and dining in diverse neighborhoods.

Enjoy your time in NYC!

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magsstore2 · 3 months ago

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Dumbo Feather, Pass It On Magazine

Embracing Change and Finding Purpose: The Journey of Resilience

In a world constantly evolving, resilience is a trait that stands as a beacon of hope and strength. At Dumbo Feather, we are privileged to share the stories of individuals who exemplify this remarkable quality, inspiring us to embrace change and find our purpose amid the chaos.

Consider the story of Maya Thompson, a woman whose life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with a chronic illness. For Maya, this diagnosis was a seismic shift, shaking the very foundation of her existence. However, instead of succumbing to despair, she chose to see this as an opportunity to reinvent herself and rediscover her passion for art.

Maya's journey began with small steps. Initially, she started painting as a form of therapy, a way to cope with the emotional and physical pain. What began as a hobby soon transformed into a profound means of expression. Her canvases became a testament to her resilience, each stroke of the brush symbolizing her battle and triumph over adversity.

Her story is a powerful reminder that within every challenge lies the potential for growth. Maya's art, now exhibited in galleries across the country, serves as a beacon of hope for others facing similar struggles. Her message is clear: resilience is not about bouncing back to the same place but about moving forward, evolving, and finding new paths.

In another corner of the world, we find the inspiring tale of Ahmed Khan, a social entrepreneur from India. Ahmed grew up in a small village where access to clean water was a constant challenge. Witnessing the hardships faced by his community, he resolved to make a difference. With limited resources but an unwavering determination, Ahmed embarked on a mission to bring sustainable water solutions to his village.

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Ann Schaumburger, “Silver Moon in Darkened Sky House”, 2023, Flashe on wood

The three exhibitions currently on view at A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn all focus on homes in unique ways. In the first gallery, Ann Schaumburger’s paintings of houses for New Work continue her exploration of color.

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For over fifty years, Schaumburger has used the house as a basic structure—a scaffold—for exploring how colors interact with one another. Schaumburger builds her houses with blocks of four pigments, using stencil brushes and tape to fill each house with modular forms. Influenced by the theories of Josef Albers, Schaumburger’s approach to color is meticulous yet playful. Different colors dazzle and dance when placed in proximity, creating a sense of surprise.

The paintings in this new body of work depart from Schaumburger’s earlier explorations in one key detail: the houses are now mounted on wheels. This choice was inspired by Schaumburger’s reading of the biography of Henry David Thoreau, whose family had attached wheels to their domicile, allowing them to transport the house across different sites in Concord, Massachusetts. “The idea of taking a solid house, attached to the ground, and letting it roll away,” Schaumburger says, “seems both comical and deeply suggestive of our times.”

Schaumburger has described her color choices as an attempt to “solve an aesthetic problem.” Yet the work is not entirely abstract. Titles like Forest House Under Summer Sky and Moonscape Moving House gesture toward the fact that certain color relationships become evocative of different seasons, places, and times of day. All of the paintings in the exhibition feature a crescent or small globe in the upper left or right quadrant. Sometimes, this globe is rendered in metallic gold or bronze, recalling the sun. Other times, it is a lunar silver. The round shape of the globe mirrors the house’s circular wheels. Just as the earth rotates around the sun, the wheels rotate around their own axles, allowing the house to move.

The wheeled house becomes a spirited metaphor for Schaumburger’s practice. Dynamic rather than stationary, it embodies the liveliness and energy of Schaumburger’s color choices, as well as the open-ended nature of her process.

Roberta Dorsett’s photos for Sleepwalking explore isolation and uneasiness in her family’s suburban home. (pictured below)

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Dorsett’s Sleepwalking is a series of photographs examining isolation in the suburbs and how a sense of danger often accompanies seemingly idyllic environments. The work depicts three women, Dorsett’s aunt, her cousin, and Dorsett herself, occupying the shared space of a suburban home in Connecticut. Tension arises from the camera’s interaction with the women. The camera acts as an intrusive person, an interloper, and a voyeur as it captures the women in moments of discomfort and vulnerability.

In Dorsett’s previous work, she took on the role of family historian, photographing moments of in-betweenness that result in candid and uncontrived images. Her obsession with taking photographs of her family is driven by their lack of extant family albums or other visual documentation. Because of the family’s socioeconomic status, photography was considered a luxury and only done for special occasions. Moreover, Dorsett’s mother had to leave behind her family’s photographic history when she immigrated from Jamaica to the United States.

Dorsett initially intended Sleepwalking to be a straightforward documentation of her aunt and cousin’s experience as first-time Black homeowners. But she found herself drawn into the project’s narrative and began photographing her family in a more constructed and story-driven way, drawing inspiration from slasher and horror films. Dorsett captures the visceral thrills of these types of films by continuing to utilize her family to explore the concepts of voyeurism and anxiety. The single-family home, once a symbol of milestone achievement, now becomes a surreal site of both safety and terror. As she stood behind and in front of the camera, registering the uneasiness and distress of these three women inside their home, Dorsett dreamed up a distorted reality and asked herself, “Am I awake or sleepwalking?”

Finally, Denisse Griselda Reyes multimedia installation for Did you have a hard time finding me? explores home and identity using a combination of original artwork and family archives.

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Featuring short films and familial ephemera alongside a new body of paintings, this exhibition humorously meditates on questions of self-formation, reparative representation, and archival preservation, inviting us to dwell in the absurdity these ambitions unintentionally generate. This is Reyes’s first solo exhibition in New York City.

Presenting what Reyes has called a “maximalist constellation of memory,” the exhibition juxtaposes materials from their family archives with paintings and multimedia projections within an installation space that recalls, yet does not perfectly reproduce, the domestic interiors of Reyes’s family. Anchoring this exhibition is a short film that ties together two threads. First, the border crossings of Reyes’s grandmother Anita that were necessitated by the peril of the Salvadoran Civil War, and this history’s impact on Reyes’s mother. Second, the queer dating life of Reyes’s indignant and savvy alter-ego, Griselda. Part-narrator, part-drag-persona, part-survival-strategy, Griselda offers Reyes a means to dictate the terms of their own representation against the expectations that constrict queer Latinx artists in the United States. Still, Griselda is also beholden to identitarian demands. Reyes allows their avatar to straddle the line of spectacle, flirting with failure, acknowledging that self-formation might be an impossible endeavor. By juxtaposing Griselda’s exploits with the narrative of their grandmother, Reyes interrogates whether familial, social, and historical processes have the final word on what generates a self.

Reyes has produced Griselda as a mediating figure—one who negotiates their own identity between femininity and non-binary gender, and who personifies the absurdity of any singular narrative of origin. In its plenitude and play, the exhibition exceeds the ostensible facticity of the familial and historical archive. Featuring new paintings that hazily recreate family photographs, a vitrine full of childhood teeth that parodies genres of museal presentation, screens that toggle between home videos and the simulation of archival footage, and striking blue-green walls that recall the past domestic spaces of Reyes’s family in El Salvador, the exhibition transforms processes of preservation into acts of mythmaking. The exhibition is less a recreation of the artist’s family’s domiciles than a space of critical reflection and ambiguity. Guests are invited to join in this meditation—and may find their own notions of selfhood implicated as a result.

These exhibitions close 5/19/24.

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Dumbo Open Studios returns and I’ll be opening my space on April 13 & 14, 2024.

Meet me and tour 150+ art studios, gallery exhibitions, and more throughout DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Peter Drake Studio, 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

On April 13 + 14, 1–6pm artists in DUMBO will open their doors to the public as a part of DUMBO Open Studios, giving visitors a look into studios and work spaces across the Brooklyn waterfront. DUMBO has been the epicenter of Brooklyn’s art community since the 1970’s.

DUMBO Open Studios is a project presented by Art in DUMBO, a resource for art events, happenings, galleries and residency programs.

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New York, often referred to as "The Big Apple," is a dynamic and iconic city with a rich cultural heritage, world-renowned landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, and a vibrant arts scene. Here's a guide to help you plan your visit to New York City:

1. Manhattan:

Times Square: The bustling commercial and entertainment hub known for its bright lights and Broadway theaters.

Central Park: A vast urban oasis offering walking paths, lakes, and recreational activities.

The High Line: An elevated park built on a former railway track, providing unique views of the city.

Museum Mile: Explore museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), the Guggenheim, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

2. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island:

Take a ferry to visit these symbols of American history and immigration.

3. Brooklyn:

Brooklyn Bridge: Walk or bike across this iconic bridge for stunning views of Manhattan.

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass): A trendy neighborhood with art galleries, boutiques, and scenic waterfront views.

Prospect Park: Brooklyn's equivalent to Central Park, featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and outdoor activities.

4. Harlem:

Apollo Theater: A historic venue famous for launching the careers of many legendary performers.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture: Explore the rich history and culture of the African diaspora.

5. Financial District:

Wall Street: Visit the New York Stock Exchange and the Charging Bull statue.

911 Memorial and Museum: Commemorate the events of September 11, 2001.

6. Greenwich Village:

Washington Square Park: A lively park surrounded by historic buildings and a famous arch.

Bleecker Street: Explore charming streets with boutique shops, cafes, and jazz clubs.

7. Museums and Cultural Institutions:

The American Museum of Natural History: Discover exhibits on natural history, anthropology, and astronomy.

The Whitney Museum of American Art: Focuses on contemporary American art.

8. Empire State Building:

Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this iconic skyscraper.

9. Grand Central Terminal:

Admire the stunning architecture of this historic transportation hub.

10. Chelsea Market and High Line:

Explore the trendy Chelsea Market for food and shopping, then walk the nearby High Line.

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Try New York-style pizza, bagels, street food, and diverse international cuisines.

Don't miss the food scene in neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side.

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Catch a Broadway performance for a world-class theatrical experience.

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Experience the energy and excitement of this iconic crossroads, especially at night.

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Utilize the subway system, buses, and iconic yellow taxis to navigate the city efficiently.

15. Seasonal Events:

Depending on when you visit, consider seasonal events such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New Year's Eve in Times Square, or the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

New York City is a place of endless possibilities, and the key is to embrace the diversity and energy that characterize this iconic destination. Make sure to plan ahead, explore different neighborhoods, and savor the unique experiences the city has to offer.

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