Wolkoffs Could Pay For Whitewashing 5Pointz
BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Staff Writer The whitewashed walls of the “Graffiti Mecca” at 5Pointz in Long Island City could ultimately result in a hefty bill to the …
Artists Sad As 5Pointz Painted Over
BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Staff Writer It was a day of grievance for the artists who watched the walls of the “Graffiti Mecca” at 5Pointz painted white during the …
Judge Allows Demolition Of 5Pointz
BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Staff Writer As the 14-day temporary restraining order (TRO) came to its final hour on Nov. 12, a Federal Judge issued a brief statement that …
Say Goodbye To Banksy
Banksy finished his month-long street-art escapades in New York City, what some may call vandalism, with one last tag in Long Island City. Now that Banksy …
5Pointz Granted An Extended Restraining Order
BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Staff Writer A Federal Judge has extended a restraining order preventing the demolition of the “Graffiti Mecca” at 5Pointz, giving the …
5Pointz Artists Granted A Restraining Order
BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Staff Writer After a group of 17 aerosol and street artists filed a lawsuit in an attempt to save the world renowned “Graffiti Mecca,” …
5Pointz Artists Sue To Prevent Demolition
BY TRISHA SAKHUJA Staff Writer One day after the City Council approved a special permit to build a pair of luxury apartment buildings in place of the iconic …