James Thilman

Maple Shay Shay, Brooklyn Roasting Company (James Thilman / Gothamist) The time has come to make the switch from hot to cold coffee drinks. But like their steaming doppelgangers, not all iced coffee drinks are created equal. Because the sweltering New York summer approaches (It's coming!), here are six... continue reading on Gothamist

Inside the Brooklyn Brewery (Katie Sokoler / Gothamist) The formation of the New York City Brewers Guild (NYCBG), an organization that professes unwavering dedication "to advancing the local brewing industry and thereby lessening human misery," will kick off with a big beer bash tonight at the Brooklyn Brewery in... continue reading on Gothamist

Prime Burger, the 74-year-old burger joint at 5 East 51st Street, will shutter on Saturday, May 26, co-owner John DiMiceli reluctantly confirmed this morning with a sigh. "We're sad to close," he told us, "We truly appreciate the many years we had. We're going to miss it. We're going... continue reading on Gothamist

Commuters and tourists gathered in Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall yesterday to watch the MTA's 25th Annual Music Under New York (MUNY) auditions. With five minutes each to convince 33 judges of their musical aptitude, 70 hopefuls vied for a chance to be added to the roster of 350 musicians performing... continue reading on Gothamist

Donna Lieberman and Christopher Dunn (James Thilman / Gothamist) A report released yesterday by the NYCLU uses the NYPD's own numbers on stop-and-frisk to reveal the depth of racial disparities and ineffectiveness of the policy. The report constitutes the most comprehensive analysis of NYPD stop-and-frisk activity ever conducted. "In... continue reading on Gothamist