Never Taken for Granted

Community Board 7, Landmarks Preservation Commission, New York Landmarks Conservancy, Spirit of the City, St Paul and St Andrew United Methodist Church, West End Avenue

​By Megan Fitzpatrick I met Rev. K Karpen on a bright Wednesday morning with a coffee in hand and a smile ready to start his day. Most likely not his start, but mine. The daily grind at St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church had already begun with...

Gnot Your Grandma’s Gnocchi

Columbus Avenue, Columbus Avenue (They Were Here), Streets/Avenues, They Were Here

​By Megan Fitzpatrick I shimmy into the narrow shopfront on Columbus Avenue between 70th and 71st Streets to shield myself from the rain, and I’m immediately drawn to the wonderfully delicious smell of vodka sauce, cheese, and potatoes. Fresh gnocchi is...