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Meet The Brave House, a Non-Profit Helping Young Immigrant Women in New York City
Meet The Brave House, a Non-Profit Helping Young Immigrant Women in New York City
New York is and always has been a city of immigrants, fueled by a mix of culture and tradition that continues to shape the way we…
nooklyn
Nov 6, 2019
What You Missed at the 2019 Bushwick Collective Block Party
What You Missed at the 2019 Bushwick Collective Block Party
A lot went down at this year’s Bushwick Collective Block Party. On June 1st, around ten thousand people passed through Troutman Street to…
Chumi Gonzalez
Jun 20, 2019
Poet Noel Quiñones on exploring his roots and supporting Bronx artists
Poet Noel Quiñones on exploring his roots and supporting Bronx artists
There is certainly no shortage of ambitious, passionate and energized New Yorkers, but it’s rare to encounter someone who directs as much…
Lyka Sethi
May 28, 2019
Alcohol-free: A new kind of summer fun
Alcohol-free: A new kind of summer fun
There are tons of sober activities in NYC.
Sarah Galante
May 14, 2019
How Natalie Reece, founder of Words Meet Walls, navigates her creative life
How Natalie Reece, founder of Words Meet Walls, navigates her creat...
When the weekend rolls around, you can find Natalie Reece sitting at a coffee shop with her black notebook and calligraphy pens.
Natalie Zisa
Apr 29, 2019
How to adopt a dog in NYC
How to adopt a dog in NYC
So you’ve finally decided to add a furry friend to your family.
Mary Cella
Apr 26, 2019
Composting in NYC isn’t as hard as you might think
Composting in NYC isn’t as hard as you might think
New York City offers many ways to lessen your carbon footprint, from its extensive public transit system to sustainable grocery stores to
Mary Cella
Apr 16, 2019
Catching up with Bushwick’s package-free grocery store, Precycle NYC
Catching up with Bushwick’s package-free grocery store, Precycle NYC
We first wrote about the shop when it was preparing to open. Now, it’s a thriving local business offering eco-friendly goods to an…
Lyka Sethi
Apr 10, 2019
This blind perfume flight is one of the coolest $20 experiences in NYC
This blind perfume flight is one of the coolest $20 experiences in NYC
I lifted the lid of the textured clay vessel up to my nose, closed my eyes, and inhaled deeply. A manicured garden of white flowers at…
Quinne Myers
Apr 8, 2019
Hats off: How this local milliner creates space for artisans in Harlem
Hats off: How this local milliner creates space for artisans in Harlem
Karema Deodato is a Harlem-based milliner and co-founder of the Harlem Makers Collective.
Laura K. Wise
Apr 5, 2019
Blurring boundaries with JONALDDUDD
Blurring boundaries with JONALDDUDD
The annual NY Design Week exhibit challenges industry conventions by melding art, design, craft and comedy
Lyka Sethi
Mar 27, 2019
New Yorkers share their favorite roommate memories
New Yorkers share their favorite roommate memories
We asked several New Yorkers to share their favorite memories of living with a roommate, and the answers ranged from adorable to bizarre!
Mary Cella
Mar 26, 2019
A new neighbor revives a Crown Heights urban farm
A new neighbor revives a Crown Heights urban farm
You probably haven’t heard of Union Street Farms, and you definitely haven’t seen its produce in a grocery store. Farmer Garrison Harward…
Jay Sterkel
Mar 21, 2019
Five ways to slow down in a fast city
Five ways to slow down in a fast city
Simple acts for a more balanced lifestyle
Kelly Tokarz
Mar 19, 2019
Artist Maya Jay Varadaraj on being inspired by — and critical of — home
Artist Maya Jay Varadaraj on being inspired by — and critical of — ...
Through an organic, interdisciplinary approach, Maya’s work comments on racial and gender inequalities that pervade Indian society.
Lyka Sethi
Mar 11, 2019
Behind the bar: The Rookery in Bushwick
Behind the bar: The Rookery in Bushwick
Q&As with bartenders we know and love around the city.
Hannah Rimm
Mar 7, 2019
Affordable locally-owned thrift shops in NYC
Affordable locally-owned thrift shops in NYC
My love of thrifting started at a second hand store on Cypress Avenue in Ridgewood. In elementary school, I would go there with my mom
Angely Mercado
Mar 6, 2019
Turn your apartment into a garden with this expert advice from The Sill
Turn your apartment into a garden with this expert advice from The ...
Spring is coming (one of these days) which means it’s time to spruce up your apartment.
Mary Cella
Mar 5, 2019
This New Yorker tackles life in the city one (plain) slice at a time
This New Yorker tackles life in the city one (plain) slice at a time
For J.P. Dimalanta, pizza is more than just grab-and-go sustenance — it’s a connection to his roots
Lyka Sethi
Feb 27, 2019
Exploring my witchy side in Bushwick
Exploring my witchy side in Bushwick
Catland Books, a local source for all things occult, offers new ways to delve into spiritual and self-care practices
Sarah Galante
Feb 20, 2019
Whole30, flirty & thriving in NYC
Whole30, flirty & thriving in NYC
How I explored my city and made some delicious food on the Whole30 program
Rebecca
Feb 15, 2019
A beginner’s guide to experimenting with coffee at home
A beginner’s guide to experimenting with coffee at home
If you’re anything like me, every so often you wake up with an irrepressible craving for an indulgent beverage from that trendy café…
Lyka Sethi
Feb 11, 2019
Where to celebrate Black History Month in NYC
Where to celebrate Black History Month in NYC
It’s finally Black History Month, a time dedicated to encouraging people across the country to learn about a history that is integral to
Angely Mercado
Feb 4, 2019
Tidy up and cash out — how I turned spring cleaning into a side hustle
Tidy up and cash out — how I turned spring cleaning into a side hustle
Since “Tidying Up” was released on Netflix, it seems the latest lifestyle trend is throwing out everything you own. On the show
Mary Cella
Jan 24, 2019
These NYC spas approach wellness through inclusivity
These NYC spas approach wellness through inclusivity
“New year, new me” posts, resolution lists and articles on self improvement are circulating everywhere this January. Many of them include
Angely Mercado
Jan 18, 2019
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