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New in New York: Ep 2 - Gotham Vampires

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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 1 - Gun Ranges: A New Rage in...
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 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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GOOD: Jailbirds
There are currently more than 2.3 million people incarcerated in the United States. What does that look like, exactly? That's equivalent to putting the combined populations of Miami, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis behind bars. Why is our penal system broken? How do we stack up against other countries? We take a closer look at prisons in our latest Transparency.
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Music World: DONK - Part 2
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Death's Chaplain (Steve James)
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Vice Versus - Cavemen
The New York tribe of Paleo dieters was founded in July of 2009, and has since grown to more than 300 members. The group believes in living according to ancient human principles. This means they avoid any food or drink created after the advent of agriculture. They prefer scaling boulders and running barefoot for exercise instead of running on a treadmill in some state-of-the-art gym, they seek out the sun to ensure they get plenty of vitamin D and, yes, they eat a lot of meat. The group's structure mimics the lifestyle they've chosen. Though John may be the "tribal chieftain", any member of the group may take the lead at any time to guide it to the next meat-centric barbecue, icy swim in the ocean, or a simple caveman cooking class. Members have found that many are like-minded politically, favoring an anarchist and libertarian view of the world.

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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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