Everyone should check out the article Bret Anthony Johnston wrote in the New York Times about the life of Andy Kessler. Andy was one the first to rip the streets of NYC on a skate. His raw, aggressive style and contributions to the East Coast skate scene will be forever remembered.

You definitely want to be in NYC from June 4th to the 7th. There are so many events happening that it's been dubbed the "SKATEBOARD WEEKEND."

Here's the schedule:

Thursday: Start the weekend off a little early and watch the world premier of Zoo York's State of Mind. The location will be posted on their blog in the near future.

Friday: I don't want hear anyone complaining that they are too hungover from the Zoo party, because5Boro is hosting its 13 Year Annivesary Party. It starts at 7 and is at 15 Watts Street on the 2nd Floor.

Saturday: OK, now that we got the partying over with, everyone should head to the Banks for the " Back to the Banks" skate jam. Enter one or all of the four best trick contests, or rip all day and win the overall MVP prize. Thousands in cash and prizes are up for grabs.

After shredding the Banks, you'll probably be pretty thirsty. No worries, just cruise over to Bobby Worrest's eS Footwear and Apperal Launch Party. Don't have too many cold ones though because you want to be fresh for tomorrow.

Red Bull's Manny Mania. This contest gets better and better each year. So don't miss it.