


A Roof Over Their Heads Nurtured Creative Ambitions
By Claudie Benjamin In the 70s, many young women were expected to date but not to sleep over at their boyfriend’s apartments before they were married. And moving in together without an exchange of rings was still considered questionable. Even knowing all...
79th Street BLOAT Basin
As the city grapples with budget cuts—Mayor Adams asked agencies to find an additional 4% in cost savings beyond previously proposed budget cuts—the Parks Department will need to further alter the design of their nearly $90M plan to redesign the 79th...
Punching for Conditioning, Confidence and Strength
By Claudie Benjamin Professional Golden Glove Boxing by Leslie, aka Central Park Boxing, is thriving and looking towards its next move to provide the program with an upgraded expanded space. For now, the gym is located in the 2000 sq. ft. basement of 2758...