by Chris Miller | Feb 8, 2017 | Brooklyn Shops, Daily Blog, Features
Kevin Banahan has been running SKATEYOGI for several years now originally giving lessons at LES Skatepark. What started out as a small operation has evolved into a sustainable business. He recently took it to the next level and opened up his own facility in Brooklyn,...
by Chris Miller | Feb 7, 2017 | Daily Blog, Exclusives, Interviews
The great thing about winter in New York, especially February, is that things slow down a bit. Just enough to catch your breath. It gives us a chance to reassess things and take inventory of what’s going on in our lives. Sometimes, it allows you to see something...
by Chris Miller | Feb 2, 2017 | Daily Blog, News
Whether you love it or hate it, it seems that skateboarding is undeniably tied to fashion. Steve Aoki partnered with Dim Mak to create a new streetwear collection for 2017. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the looks, some in my opinion were pretty chill, but...
by Chris Miller | Jan 30, 2017 | Daily Blog, Exclusives
Before you read on, please do refrain from casting judgement at first glance. I ask that you don’t discredit if you may disagree. If a single sentence causes discomfort, I invite you to keep reading even if you think you know what is coming…because there is a good...
by Chris Miller | Jan 26, 2017 | Daily Blog, Videos & Photos
This is a video documentation of Anna May Dutton, Magda Love, and Cody Umans‘ trip from NYC to visit the reservation of San Carlos, Arizona. We met up with San Carlos native, Douglas Miles, who is a renowned activist, painter, and is CEO of skateboard company...
by Chris Miller | Jan 26, 2017 | Alex Corporan Channel, Daily Blog, Videos & Photos
Our own Alex Corporan shares some of his photos from his Shoebox archives of the 90’s and 00’s. Stories from the days with Keenan Milton, Harold Hunter, Supreme and the Playboy Mansion. Read the full article here....
by Chris Miller | Jan 23, 2017 | Product
This week we’re reviewing the Etnies Jameson SL model, a no frills skate shoe. It’s not overdone. There’s no gimmicks. The colorway in my opinion is perfect: all black. It seems like every few years brands impose new gimmicks and technology that...
by Chris Miller | Jan 22, 2017 | Daily Blog, NY Clips, NYSB
On January 22nd, 2010, we partnered with 5Boro and first announced The Best Line In New York Clip Contest. A simple contest where kids can go out, film one line anywhere in New York and win $1,000, a year supply of éS sneakers, $500 worth of Volcom gear, $500 worth of...
by Chris Miller | Jan 20, 2017 | Brett Conti Channel, Daily Blog
Hard work really does pays off. I think every kid dreams about having a skatepark in their backyard, but rarely does that translate to reality. Manny Santiago is one of today’s hardest working skaters and has been for years now. Coming up from Lowell,...
by Chris Miller | Jan 19, 2017 | Daily Blog, NY Clips, Street Urchins Channel
Keeping as busy as ever, the Street Urchins have released their tenth edit since starting in 2015. Every clip came off of a phone and put together to show off the funny, the weird, and the skating from the streets of New York. Going everywhere from upstate to Bay...
by Chris Miller | Jan 17, 2017 | Daily Blog, NY Clips
by Chris Miller | Jan 9, 2017 | Brooklyn Shops, Daily Blog, Exclusives
It is my sad responsibility to report that January 22nd will be East River Skate Shop’s last day of operation and will be holding a farewell open house from 4-8pm. I invite you to take this time to stop by the shop and pay respects to the family and skate shop that...
