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Bushwick

March 28, 2013

Bushwick Gamer's 'Crusade' Is to Bring Dungeons and Dragons to the Masses

Gamers have flooded Bushwick resident Stefan Pokorny's company with funds to make affordable game pieces.

Arden Heights

March 18, 2013

Staten Island Game Studio Raises Funds for Zombie iPhone Game

Turn Based Studios started a Kickstarter campaign for their game about surviving the zombie apocalypse.

Carroll Gardens

March 08, 2013

Play Portrays Tragedy in the Parenting Paradise of Carroll Gardens

A local playwright explores the parenting world of Carroll Gardens.

Bushwick

March 01, 2013

Historic Church-Turned DIY Space Houses 'Cult' Film Before Gut Renovation

Filmmakers shot "Rover" at the 626 Bushwick Ave. church during Hurricane Sandy and the Nor'easter.

East Village

December 21, 2012

East Village Photographer's Sickness Inspires Photo Project

In the last decade, Sarah Prescott has suffered from diebetes, a brain tumor and slurred speech.

Murray Hill

October 10, 2012

Mac N' Cheese Purveyor S'MAC Opens in Murray Hill

The restaurant opened its third location on East 33rd Street between Third and Lexington.

Upper East Side

September 04, 2012

'Happy Feet' Animator Plans New Film About Dancing Central Park Squirrels

The project uses Kickstarter to fund a retelling of "West Side Story" with dancing squirrels.

Long Island City

August 22, 2012

'Floating Garden' Coming to Long Island City

A “floating garden” is currently under construction in Hunters Point.
 

Washington Heights

August 09, 2012

Uptown Locals Hold Birthday Fundraiser for Artist Diagnosed with Leukemia

Uptown locals held a fundraiser for Will "Teez" Alicea, an artist diagnosed with leukemia.

New Springville

August 06, 2012

Staten Island Farmer Appeals to Fans to Kickstart his Mexican Crop

El Poblano Farm went to Kickstarter to raise money to grow.

Lower East Side

July 26, 2012

Artist Puts Rats on the Menu for Lower East Side Gallery Show

Brooklyn artist Laura Ginn hosted a performance art dinner where patrons ate rats.

Inwood

July 10, 2012

Donors Raise More Than $12,000 to Help Artist Diagnosed with Leukemia

Donors gave more than $12,000 to help Inwood artist Will Alicea, who was diagnosed with leukemia. 

Chelsea

May 22, 2012

Artist Plants Veggies in Furniture

Jenna Spevack's new exhibit features greens planted in and under common furniture.

Murray Hill

May 09, 2012

S'MAC Turns to Kickstarter to Bring Mac N' Cheese to Murray Hill

The mac n' cheese-only eatery is hoping to open on East 33rd Street in Murray Hill in June or July.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 30, 2012

'Low Line' Exhibit Aims to Shed Light on LES Underground Park Project

The exhibit will be on display at the Mark Miller Gallery on the Lower East Side through April.