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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…
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nooklyn
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…
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Chumi Gonzalez
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…
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Lyka Sethi
Alcohol-free: A new kind of summer fun

Alcohol-free: A new kind of summer fun

There are tons of sober activities in NYC.
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Sarah Galante
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.
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Natalie Zisa
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.
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Mary Cella
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
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Mary Cella
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…
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Lyka Sethi
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…
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Quinne Myers
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.
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Laura K. Wise
Blurring boundaries with JONALDDUDD

Blurring boundaries with JONALDDUDD

The annual NY Design Week exhibit challenges industry conventions by melding art, design, craft and comedy
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Lyka Sethi
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!
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Mary Cella
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…
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Jay Sterkel
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
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Kelly Tokarz
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.
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Lyka Sethi
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.
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Hannah Rimm
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
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Angely Mercado
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.
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Mary Cella
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
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Lyka Sethi
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
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Sarah Galante
Whole30, flirty & thriving in NYC

Whole30, flirty & thriving in NYC

How I explored my city and made some delicious food on the Whole30 program
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Rebecca
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…
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Lyka Sethi
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
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Angely Mercado
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
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Mary Cella
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
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Angely Mercado
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