Thanks for so many supportive responses to my email about the Battle of the Boroughs: Talent Throwdown at WNYC’s The Greene Space Some of you have asked... But what exactly is it? Yes I know it's confusing. Artists initially selected by WNYC judges, will perform this Friday April 2nd to stay in the competition to represent Manhattan. It's a round of elimination that takes place, where the top five artists selected by the audience, will then move on in the competition. The other dates listed on the Greene Space website, are the elimination rounds for the other Boroughs, Here are the basics: