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Teaching Spanish virtually, on a jet and on 72nd Street

By Claudie Benjamin 20 years ago when Michael R. Bloomberg was first running for New York City Mayor, he recognized a need to learn some conversational Spanish to gain credibility with the city’s significant population of Latino voters. The teacher he chose was Juan...

Nutrition and your Pet

West 72nd Street

By Claudie Benjamin Just as humans have become increasingly concerned about nutrition over the past 30 years, this trend follows for dogs and cats. Sophia Angelakis has owned and managed pet food and supply centers in NYC over these decades and has developed definite...

Losing Those Covid 29lbs

West 72nd Street

By Claudie Benjamin Getting the most from personal training means clients need to set personal goals. And, now as emerging from the pandemic defines the current era, expert fitness trainers like Penny Smart, are committed to encouraging clients to set goals so...

A Bit of Glitter Shine

9th Ave. Elevated, Columbus Avenue, Cultural Immigrant Initiative

By Claudie Benjamin On a balmy spring day Ruth and Scott Bienstock are standing at the open doorway of Outlette, their jewelry store at 220 Columbus Avenue. Locals stop by to chat or wave hello as they go by. This is totally Columbus...

Crème Brûlée enrobed chocolates & Ruby Bars