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Dream Job & Rewarding Hobby
By Claudie Benjamin Iva Smith found her dream job as a special education teacher at an East Harlem Public School after earning a Master's at Columbia University Teachers College. Looking back on the 30 years she spent as a public school teacher until her retirement in...
Double Vision: The NYTimes Nods to LW!
Two Mentions in the Gray Lady over the weekend: LW! is making headlines Covering our Advocacy and our Programming & Events A Sculpture in Search of a Home Rises Again: 'Orpheus and Apollo,' Created by Richard Lippold for Lincoln Center, is reinstalled at La...
Wine: An Interesting Beverage
By Claudie Benjamin Are you adventurous? Christopher Barnes, journalist and owner of The Grape Collective shops, one on Broadway and the other in Montclair, NJ, said, “Grape Collective has a large selection of natural wines. The Grape Collective customers tend to be...
Curated Vintage: A Mark of Distinction
By Claudie Benjamin Vintage is embraced with joie de vivre by Nichole Sesti and Nick Sparacio, owners of The Niche Shop. The secondhand clothing shop opened its Upper West Side location at 2206 Broadway on September 8. The couple’s first The Niche Shop opened in April...
Bespoke Furniture Restoration and Upholstery: by Appointment Only
By Claudie Benjamin Are you looking to have your Rococo family heirloom restored or a well-worn mid-century Knoll Saarinen Womb chair reupholstered? It could be a spur-of-the-moment decision or a long-delayed project. Regardless, finding an expert upholsterer is no...
Interior Design Imbued with Feng Shui Mindfulness
By Claudie Benjamin You may yearn for the minimalism, tranquility, and light characteristic of architect Anjie Cho’s interiors and wonder how this environment might be achieved in your own apartment. Over the 20 years Anjie has been living in NYC, she’s designed...
A Happy Surprise When Nectarines are Distributed by a Food Pantry
By Claudie Benjamin What will the pantry be serving tomorrow? Speaking about the Adventist Lutheran Church‘s weekly food pantry food distribution, Church Administrator Amanda Gray said, “Volunteers are cooking chili that will be served over macaroni for this...
Be Strong & Amazing
By Claudie Benjamin At 6, well before his service in the Israeli military, Tsahi Shemesh was already engaged in hand-to-hand combat, the Israeli self-defense training called Krav Maga. “My parents were interested in encouraging me to be self-confident. I loved it.” ...
NEW Legislation: Sidewalk & Roadside Cafes
By Megan Fitzpatrick Earlier this month, Mayor Adams signed a bill that approved a permanent program for outdoor dining. As many of you know, outdoor dining grew exponentially in New York out of necessity due to the pandemic. Now, the City are looking to make...
Song, Taxes, Movement
By Claudie Benjamin Phyllis Jo Kubey approaches all that she does with glass half-full (even brimming) enthusiasm. She’s also committed to being the best she can be in accomplishing the very different goals she sets for herself. At 68, Kubey is a highly credentialed...
