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The article presents an interview with Jovan Hill, a 25-year-old unemployed man in Brooklyn, New York. Among the issues he discussed include how he earns a living by live-streaming his life and asking money from his social media followers, how his videos were inspired in equal parts by 4chan, the anonymous, often vulgar online message board and his identity as a queer black man, and his manic depressive diagnosis which explains his mood swings.

THE Darby, a seven-month-old supper club that occupies the former Nell's space, quietly opened a subterranean lounge in April, trying to recapture some of the spot's old magic. Called the Darby Downstairs, the basement bar (with a separate entrance) is run by Richie Akiva, Ronnie Madra and Scott Sartiano -- night-life veterans who operate Butter and 1Oak, which cater to bankers and models. At Darby Downstairs, the three men forgo bottle service and self-seriousness. While the drinks are pricey, the vibe is decidedly relaxed. Narrow with low, mirrored ceilings, the space resembles a cruise ship cocktail lounge, with accompanying banquettes and handsome bartenders. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Fulton Street in Clinton Hill, a few blocks from the neighborhood's rows of stately brownstones, is undergoing a slow makeover, with markets serving farm-raised meats, French cafes and fresh new faces. Opened in December, Hanson Dry is a midcentury-modern-themed cocktail lounge that caters to the young professionals who now call the neighborhood home. On a recent Saturday night, a 30-something gay couple danced to Etta James, and a chatty group of recent Tufts graduates cozied up to the polished bar. Warm and inviting, Hanson Dry is an unassuming first-date spot. ''We want people to make out here,'' said Chris Buckley, 33, an owner and a bartender. ''I don't want this neighborhood to become Park Slope.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]