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Manhattan Neighborhood Network is a media learning, production, and distribution hub that promotes creative expression, independent voices and community engagement.

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You’re invited to the event of the season: the Festival of New York!

March 23, 2022

Summer in New York just got so much better! Join us for the ultimate comeback: the #FestivalofNY – a city-wide celebration of all the things that make us New Yorkers. It’s time to show the world that New York never left. 

MNN is proud to be a media partner of the Festival of New York.

How to Get Shallow Depth of Field on a DSLR

March 23, 2022

A shallow depth of field places a particular subject in sharp focus while ensuring that the background or foreground of the image is blurred. This technique may point an audience’s attention towards the most important subject in a scene, while placing less emphasis on blurrier less focused objects. ...

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Manhattan's Best Election Coverage

MNN is home to Manhattan's most comprehensive election coverage. 

We believe that democracy is best served by introducing you to every candidate in every race: who they are, what they stand for, and how their decisions will impact you, our borough, and our city.

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Cutting-Edge Technology, Hands-On Classes, Studio Production, Cable TV Distribution, Podcasting, and so much more.

No matter your level of experience, MNN can help you realize your creative vision. 

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