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Corona

January 31, 2013

High-Flying Tony Hawk Skateboarding Exhibit Rolling Into Queens Museum

A new exhibit co-produced by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is coming to the New York Hall of Science.

East Village

January 23, 2013

Substitute Teacher Banned for Selling Donated Books on eBay

An investigation found that Sean Nguyen had stolen books bound for Africa and sold them on eBay.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

November 23, 2012

Dunkxchange Sneakerfest Comes to Hammerstein Ballroom

The Dunkxchange sneaker show will run for one day only at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

Fort Greene

August 23, 2012

Kate Upton Rakes Leaves in Fort Greene Park

Kate Upton and skateboarder Chaz Ortiz met teenagers cleaning up Fort Greene Park.

New York City

August 08, 2012

City's Best Skate Parks Let Boarders Escape the Daily Grind

Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned shredder, odds are there's a park for you.

Upper West Side

July 31, 2012

Beefy the Skateboarding Bulldog to Roll Across USA in Breast Cancer Fight

Beefy's Upper West Side owners are looking to raise money for breast cancer nonprofit.

Port Richmond

July 27, 2012

Staten Island Becoming Skateboard Central With Third Park

The borough's third skate park is planned to be constructed in Faber Park, Port Richmond.

East Village

July 13, 2012

New Hours Proposed for Popular East Village Skatepark

Open Road Park on East 12th Street was closed last year due to a history of problems at the skatepark.

Woodhaven

July 12, 2012

Massive Skate Park Coming to Woodhaven

A 10,350-square-foot skatepark is set to be built at London Planetree Park in Woodhaven, Queens.

Stapleton

July 09, 2012

Van Duzer Days Festival Returns to Staten Island

The fourth annual Van Duzer Days street festival, Stapleton, will run for two weekends in July.

Stapleton

July 05, 2012

City's Only Indoor Skate Park to Open in Staten Island

5050 Skate Park will be the city's only indoor skate park when it opens July 7.

Claremont

June 29, 2012

Skateboarding Lessons Used to Get Kids on Board with Fresh Produce

A Bronx farmers market is looking to boost its appeal to young residents by giving free boarding lessons.

Lower East Side

June 19, 2012

Longboard Shop on Lower East Side Expands to Meet Sport's Growing Demand

The Longboard Loft on Allen Street recently doubled in size to accommodate an influx in riders.

Midtown East

May 16, 2012

Police Crack Down on Skateboarders in Turtle Bay Parks

Police are trying to keep out skateboarders after they allegedly threw rocks at a Turtle Bay park.

Columbus Circle

May 10, 2012

Councilman Calls for Clampdown on Skateboarding in Columbus Circle

Residents say skateboarders in Columbus Circle are terrorizing families and tourists.