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Barclays Center to Host MTV Video Music Awards

Prospect Heights

March 25, 2013

Barclays Center to Host MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards will be the first major awards show hosted in Brooklyn, officials say.

'Video Music Box' Celebrates 30 Years on the Air

Central Harlem

February 05, 2013

'Video Music Box' Celebrates 30 Years on the Air

Ralph McDaniels started the hip-hop show "Video Music Box" 30 years ago on WNYC-TV.

Inwood Hot Spot La Marina Closing for Winter

Inwood

January 03, 2013

Inwood Hot Spot La Marina Closing for Winter

The Dyckman Street establishment is closing until spring in order to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Nas, Coldplay and Jay-Z Play New York

New York City

December 26, 2012

Nas, Coldplay and Jay-Z Play New York

See who's playing New York City from Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, 2012.

Barclays Center Owners Say City Grossly Overvalued Arena

Prospect Heights

November 20, 2012

Barclays Center Owners Say City Grossly Overvalued Arena

The owners of the Barclays Center say the arena is worth $600 million less than it was appraised for.

La Marina Owners Address Traffic and Overcrowding Concerns

Washington Heights

October 18, 2012

La Marina Owners Address Traffic and Overcrowding Concerns

La Marina owners met with community residents at CB12's parks and cultural affairs meeting Tuesday.

Barclays Center Patrons Urinate All Over Park Slope, Locals Say

Park Slope

October 18, 2012

Barclays Center Patrons Urinate All Over Park Slope, Locals Say

Public urination is a problem near the Barclays Center, especially on Pacific Street, locals say.

Barclays Center to Use Only Wands, Officials Insist No Racism At Play

Prospect Heights

October 14, 2012

Barclays Center to Use Only Wands, Officials Insist No Racism At Play

The arena had an excuse for small detectors at a Barbra Streisand show but not at Jay-Z, officials said.

Jay-Z Surprises Fans by Riding Subway to Barclays Center for Concert

Prospect Heights

October 08, 2012

Jay-Z Surprises Fans by Riding Subway to Barclays Center for Concert

The hip-hop star surprised fans by riding the R train for his final show at the new arena.

Jay-Z Concert Opens Barclays Center for Brooklyn's 'Big Moment'

Prospect Heights

September 29, 2012

Jay-Z Concert Opens Barclays Center for Brooklyn's 'Big Moment'

Rapper Jay-Z christened the Barclays Center Friday night with the first of several concerts.

Jay-Z's Opening Night Concert at Barclays Kicks Off Weekend Gridlock

Downtown Brooklyn

September 28, 2012

Jay-Z's Opening Night Concert at Barclays Kicks Off Weekend Gridlock

Jay-Z concert at Barclays opening night is expected to congest Downtown Brooklyn streets.

Jay-Z, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Avicii Play New York

New York City

September 26, 2012

Jay-Z, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Avicii Play New York

Check out who is playing the city from September 26 to October 2.


 
Jay-Z and Beyonce Visit Dyckman Street Hotspot La Marina

Inwood

September 23, 2012

Jay-Z and Beyonce Visit Dyckman Street Hotspot La Marina

Jay-Z and Beyonce's visit to La Marina on Dyckman Street created a stir.

Thrilled Crowd Greets Obama Outside David Letterman Taping

Times Square & Theater District

September 19, 2012

Thrilled Crowd Greets Obama Outside David Letterman Taping

President Obama kicked off his latest fundraising trip to the city with a stop at Letterman.

Barclays Center Booze Sales to End at 1 A.M.

Prospect Heights

August 30, 2012

Barclays Center Booze Sales to End at 1 A.M.

The State Liquor Authority approved the new arena's liquor license with a 1 a.m. cutoff time.

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