New York City Mayor Bill Di Blasio officially signed the bill to repeal the 91-year-old Cabaret Law that required clubs, bars and restaurants to have a license to allow dancing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was at Bushwick venue House of Yes on Tuesday night (9/19) to sign the bill that officially creates the NYC Office of Nightlife. with a 12-member committee headed by the so-called Night Mayor. Marky Ramone was on-hand for the signing.
"We feel there are better ways than the current cabaret law to create a strong and healthy nightlife economy while also ensuring the safety and security of everyone participating in that economy," said a representative for Mayor De Blasio today at City Hall.
Pride Weekend's grand finale came on Sunday (6/25) with the 48th annual Pride March. This year's March was broadcast live on TV for the first time from noon until 3 PM; the actual event ran past 6 PM and drew thousands of revelers and activists alike...
NYC will join other cities in getting an office dedicated to nightlife. The creation of a Nighttime Ambassador is part of New York Works, a ten-year economic plan from the mayor's office, which also includes making affordable workspace for artists.
Panels include NYC mayor Bill de Blasio, rapper Young M.A, Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit, a performance by Heems, and more. There's also the big McCarren Park shows, the BV showcase with Aldous Harding, and much more...
2000+ hours of free rehearsal space will be available to NYC musicians at Spaceworks' 20 studios as part of New York Music Month in June.
The Grammys will be back in New York City next year for the first time since 2003. The 2018 Grammys, which is the 60th edition, will happen Jan. 28, 2018 at Madison Square Garden...
June is now New York Music Month, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin, and NY is Music co-founder Justin Kalifowitz...
It was perfect weather on Saturday (6/18) for the 2016 Coney Island Mermaid Parade, where freak flags are full raised and clothing is kinda optional.