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Skateboard Pro Nyjah Huston Profiled In The New York Times

New York Times reporter Matt Higgens talks about 11-year-old skateboarder Nyjah Huston *, the phenomenon of young pro skateboarders, and the obvious related topics of Tony Hawk * having gone pro at 14, and Ryan Sheckler * becoming pro at 13. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Grab Bag: Element Signs Muska, Skateboard Exhibit, Skateboarding Profiled By NYT, Flexdex Black Decks

The Muska joins Element *'s skateboard team; MTZC in Las Vegas * is hosting the LVSK8 skateboard deck art show; The New York Times spoke with Jamie Thomas * and prominent board sports personalities about 'core credibility; and Flexdex has announce their new fiberglass composite "Black" deck. (Full Article) Search *
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Couple to build $1M Skateboard park near Woodstock, New York

A Woodstock, New York couple is set to invest $1 million to get a 7,657-square-foot skateboard park built on Ulster Avenue, a facility Kingston government officials had unsuccessfully tried to get constructed. (Full Article) Search *
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"Green" Skateboard Invented

e2e Materials of Ithica, New York, has announced a biodegradable composite which is made completely of plant materials and which can, at least in concept, be used to make skateboards. The material is said to be ten times stronger and 25 percent lighter than current particleboards, and made from fibers of plants including bamboo, pineapple, and coconut. (Full Article) Search *
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Harold Hunter Photo Auction And Exhibit, New York

The newly-formed Harold Hunter * Foundation has held its first fundraiser, to help forward its goals of promoting skateboarding to "underprivileged inner city youth". The exhibition and auction features work of filmographer Larry Clark, as well as the work of Jeff Pang, Zoo York videographer RB Umali, and many others. Said Rosario Dawson of Harold: "You’re one of the most inspiring humans I think I’ll ever know." (Full Article) Search *
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California Increases Child Safety, Removes Freedom

Always the leader in restrictive legislation, the state of California *, led by Governer Grey Davis, has passed a law which requires all children under the age of 18 to wear a helmet at all times while riding a skateboard, scooter or inline skate. "Maryland * and Rhode Island * have helmet laws for children under 16 who ride scooters or in-line skate. New York and New Jersey laws apply only to children under 14. California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia * have helmet laws for bike riders only." Pretty soon there will be laws that you have to wear shoes on the sidewalk and carry band-aids in your pocket! (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Investment In Brooklyn Banks, July 12th, 2003

On July 12, 2003 *, New York City's 5boro * Skateboards will team up with Etnies *, Defex Clothing *, and a multitude of local skateboarders to "Clean Up" one of NYC's most highly acclaimed skate spots: the Brooklyn Banks *. (Full Article) Search *
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Skateboard Carrying Outlawed in New Jersey City?

At a time when many towns are building skateboard parks, the Cape May, New Jersey City Council plans to ban the mere possession of the boards in some public areas. Without taking comments from their constituents, the council unanimously introduced an ordinance that makes it illegal to 'possess, park or stand, carry or transport,' any skateboard at some public places within the city. A public hearing on the ordinance is set for 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 643 Washington * St., Cape May, New Jersey on Tuesday, December 16. (Full Article) Search *
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Harold Hunter in the New York Times

Harold Hunter *, whose skateboarding prowess and outsize personality led him to modeling, movie roles, celebrity friendships and prominence in the downtown Manhattan scene, was found dead on Feb. 17 in the East Village housing project where he grew up. (extract: By Corey Kilgannon for the New York Times, 2/25/06 Harold Hunter, whose skateboarding...early teens, he was touring with Zoo York, the prominent New York skateboarding team, and appearing widely in...) (Full Article) Search *
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Untitled Skateboard Art Show at Eyejammie, NYC, April 12-May 5, 2007

The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery has teamed with Consolidated Skateboards and other companies to put on "Untitled: An Exhibition of Original Skateboard Art" at the gallery's location at 516 West 25th Street in New York City. Presenting the work of painters, photographers, and other artists including cats and dogs. "Hiphop as a visual art tends to get overlooked. I founded Eyejammie to do what I could to correct that imbalance" says gallery founder Bill Adler. (Full Article) Search *
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