Puddle, Pothole, Portal at SculptureCenter

An engaging group exhibition ushering in the Long Island City institution's newly expanded and redesigned building

Originally founded in 1928 as The Clay Club by sculptor Dorothea Denslow, SculptureCenter has had many locations and iterations and made an undeniable impact on the NYC arts community—both established and emerging. Back in 2001, the organization purchased a former trolley repair shop in Long Island City, Queens, which they transformed into a 6,000 square foot interior exhibition space, and a 3,000 square foot garden. …

Locals Surf School, Rockaway

Learning how to surf in NYC has never been easier or more fun—just bring sunblock and good vibes

The city beach culture is one of NYC’s unique features that still largely flies under the radar. While some still make the long trek to and from the Hamptons—or even as far as Newport or Cape Cod—on summer weekends, the beaches in Queens have only grown more appealing for their immediate access and, particularly in Rockaway, the surf scene. The stretches of beach offer prime …

The 2012 Vantage in NYC

Driving an Aston Martin across the five boroughs to find the best slice

We first got to test the Aston Martin Vantage S last year at Ascari and it left quite an impression: The svelte, punchy coupe was both a perfect track companion and a delight cruising the picturesque Spanish countryside. It was whirlwind romance, but when we got back to the U.S. we were faced with a question: Would the car’s charms hold up in the day-to-day …