November 10, 2010 1:08 am One to Watch: Loren Cronk Thread NY caught up with denim expert, Loren Cronk, at his Brooklyn-based studio. Here, he talks about his path from snowboarder to custom jeans-maker, and his fondness for the industrial qualities of denim. Local 2:58 NJ house explosion leaves 1 dead, another critically injured 3:01 City on Long Island files lawsuit against NYC's congestion pricing plan 2:00 A new emphasis on art and culture in Seaside Heights 2:53 Rutgers New Brunswick finals postponed due to protests 2:21 Jersey Shore community comes together to reopen Goodwill Store