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New in New York: ep 1 - Gun Ranges: A New Rage in NYC
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New in New York: ep 1 - Gun Ranges: A New Rage in NYC

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With the economy in the tank and gun aficionados worried that President Obama will take away their guns, an unexpected surge in gun ownership and visits to gun ranges has hit New York City. The Resident investigates this strange new craze by visiting the West Side Rifle and Pistol Range in New York City, where she shoots a gun for the very first time. For more episodes in this series, visit: New in New York
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New in New York: Ep 2 - Gotham Vampires
Ever since the movie "Twilight" came out, a new craze has swept the city, and that's a weird obsession with gore and vampires. So The Resident went to check out Fangoria's event at the Jacob Javits Center to find out what's up with this new fixation with blood and why people are into it. New in New York is an exclusive Babelgum series bringing you the lowdown on the latest, most unlikely hotspots and crazes in NYC. For more episodes, visit: New in New York
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New in New York Ep 4: The Pole Dance Class
The world's oldest profession has something in common with the newest craze in New York City: pole dancing. Girls are flocking to pole dance aerobics classes for bachelorette parties, girls' nights out, or simply just as an exercise class at the end of the work day. To me, it seems like a pretty risque, strange thing to do. So I decided to check it out for myself. I visited SHOCKra Studios in Manhattan for a class. The ladies there were incredibly nice and sweet, and they were more focused on getting girls up and moving than on getting girls up and making tips. Turns out the class was pretty fun and innocuous...not that I was any good at it. Watch the video to see my pole dancing skills - or lack thereof - for yourself. For more episodes in this series, visit: New in New York
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New in New York Ep 9: Bollywood
Just when I thought I'd seen every dance craze that could possibly hit New York City, another one has come along: Bollywood. Based on India's version of Hollywood, Bollywood is a term for musical films that are a big part of Indian culture. With lots of color and energetic dance, Bollywood films are nothing short of specatular. So I thought I'd check out the craze for myself by taking a Bollywood dance class at Dhoonya Dance Studios in Manhattan.

For more videos in this series, visit the New in New York page.
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New in New York Ep 7: Urban Cowgirl
When the Professional Bull Riding Association came to New York City's Madison Square Garden this month, they were greeted with a record attendance that smashed previous records. Apparently, New York City has gone cowboy. So The Resident went to check out this year's NYC competition - and also to learn how to ride a bull herself. After talking to two world champion bull riders, she goes for her very first mechanical bull ride, ever. Check out the video to see how she did.

For more videos in this series, visit the New in New York page.
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New in New York Ep 12: Food Cart Vendors
When it comes to street vendor food in New York City - people usually think of pretzels and hotdogs. But lately food trucks have been popping up selling all sorts of yummy things - cupcakes, tacos, pizza - you name it. So I decided to check out a few food vendor trucks myself, that line up at a park in my native Brooklyn. Check them out at http://www.redhookfoodvendors.com. http://www.theresident.net.
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New in New York Ep 11: Dances of Vice
In the New York Times, at clubs all over the lower east side of New York City - there is one party name that keeps cropping up - Dances of Vice, http://www.dancesofvice.com. Clearly, this rococo, victorian, jazz age and new romantic party and event group is catching on here, so I thought I'd go and check out one of their events for myself. Thanks to the Uptown Purrr for the awesome hats - check more of them out at ebay username: theuptownpurr. http://www.theresident.net

For more videos in this series, visit the New in New York page.
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Radar Fourteen: Honey, I Shrunk Red Hook
When curator Laura Arena approached MIT’s Luis Blackaller & Andy Cavatorta, her brief was simple: create something that initiates interaction between the inhabitants of the neighborhood. From the Portuguese fisherman to the Projects, to the artists and hipsters, to a new influx of people, Lucky Gallery sits at the crux of several different communities, none of whom talk, but acknowledge each other as familiar strangers. Luis and Andy’s response was to build a miniature version of Red Hook and populate it with photographic doll versions of people they met and talked to on the street. We join Luis and Andy as they prepare for the opening and watch as the element of play in a virtual world impacts communication in the real one.
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Radar Thirteen - Undetermined Measurements
Ten people dressed in stark white "clean suits" and masks disperse amongst picnickers, inspecting the ground in sunny Central Park. Heads turn, unsure, and people start asking questions. Undetermined Measurements is an ongoing performance and documentation project. During each phase of the interventionist series volunteers gather, dress in protective clothes and silently engage with the audience in a non-confrontational manner. Why are they there? The question is left open ended, expressing the ever-changing perception that the United States has transformed from a unique symbol of freedom to a more fragile and fearful representation of uncertainty. We follow Sean Hovendick and his team as he takes Undetermined Measurements to NYC for the first time.
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Vice Versus - Hoopers
To celebrate National Hoop day, Groovehoops, a group of people who have been described (by themselves) as a group “manipulating the hoop in ways you never thought possible”, take to the streets to demonstrate what urban hulahooping is all about. Expecting excessively bright colours and a lot of fast thrusting, this is hooping at its most vivid. Special thanks to: Groovehoops. Still photos provided by: Chriss Carr and Monica Jeremias, additional video provided by Stefan Pildes, Zina Brown and Ali Schmitz.
 

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