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Japanese Grandmother’s Inspiration
By Claudie Benjamin People rave about the rice balls at Shinbashi 72. The excellence in preparation of the rice - a foundation of Japanese cuisine doesn’t happen by chance. “My Dad, Takeshi Katayama takes care of the rice starting at 8:30am every morning,” says his...
Henna Designs: Some Subtle, Others Flamboyant
By Claudie Benjamin A dragon, peacock or band of intricate lace drawn on your hands, arms, small of your back, base of your collarbone. What’s your pleasure? Shaira Halani who goes by Saira professionally, has been working as a henna artist and specialist in...
Commitment to Immigrants Needing Legal Representation
By Claudie Benjamin Not long ago Attorney Laurence Borten was reading an article in The New York Times illustrated by what he thought was quite an extraordinary image. Then, he says, "I saw from the credits that the photographer was one of my clients." The...
Alterations with Finesse and Heart
By Claudie Benjamin There are many folk and fairy tales where the magic lies in transforming simple threads into garments of gold and silver. Luxury tailoring is the hallmark of Alteration Specialists, a business created in 2014 by two brothers who saw a...
“Shady Cash”
New York Post Journalist Jennifer Gould digs into the $127 million financing connections of 50 West 66th Street and another midtown development in her article "How Shady Kazakh Cash is Building NYC's Poshest Pads" and even throws at bit of shade at local "NIMBYS" in a...
The Call You Make When School Lets Your Child Down
By Claudie Benjamin When Steven Goldstein, Esq., describes the difficulties, some children have as they struggle to learn, he gives examples of various alternatives to the conventional approach used in the schools that works for some, but not all children. For...
Gorgeous Hats & Fine Friendships
By Claudie Benjamin Les beaux chapeaux, les bandeaux en soie, chapéus de feltro, British royal-style fascinators, chapel caps and mantillas -- every culture has its hats and head ornaments. Some are particularly special. At Jeannie's Dream, at 60 West 75th...
Focus on Prayer
By Claudie Benjamin Interested in learning something about the practice of Islam on the Upper West Side? Curiosity is the key. The Islamic Cultural Center of New York is open to everyone. Three worshipers, among them two of the building’s caretakers and a yellow cab...
Strengthening Bones to Avoid Injury, Gain Muscular Strength and Improve Posture and Balance
By Claudie Benjamin Most clients who go for services at OsteoStrong, either have back and joint pain, or have received a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia from a physician. Although some clients are in their 30’s, most are 50-plus. Of course it’s impossible to...
Community Service Since 1894
By Claudie Benjamin The National Council of Jewish Women New York (NCJW NY) was founded in 1894. In the mid-1970s, the organization moved to what is now known as “Council House” at 241 West 72nd Street. A main activity at the building today is Council Lifetime...
