TLC to Launch 'NY Ink'

The docu-series will premiere in June and star Ami James from "Miami Ink."

7:48 AM PST 2/10/2011 by Lindsay Powers

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TLC is launching NY Ink this June.

Ami James, a breakout from Miami Ink, will open a new shop, Wooster Street Social Club, in SoHo. Eight hourlong episodes have been ordered.

It will be produced by Original Media for TLC.

L.A. Ink and Miami Ink continue to air.

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