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Pieces of New York

Pieces of New York

By Claudie Benjamin Gregg Boisjolie, Manager of Olde Good Things at 2420 Broadway, surely knows his stuff. In conversation, he transitions fluidly from the details of one anecdote related to a notable New York City artifact to another. For example, he described the...

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Love is in the Hair

Love is in the Hair

By Claudie Benjamin Who doesn’t want to look and feel great? A great haircut, skilled styling, and maintenance are all part of the equation for an outstanding result, according to Salli Subryan. Her salon, Salli B., at 250 West 88th Street, is spacious, offering...

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Books & Neighbors

Books & Neighbors

By Claudie Benjamin The new (and third) Shakespeare and Co. bookstore in Manhattan will open this March at 2736 Broadway, on the corner of 105th Street. A few notable features: The look and feel will be much like the other two branches of the community bookstore, but...

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Decades Capturing Emerging & Celebrity Musicians

Decades Capturing Emerging & Celebrity Musicians

By Claudie Benjamin Since the mid-1970s, photographer Ebet Roberts has photographed musicians and bands in performances, in her studio, and on location, creating a stunning body of work that has often been described by her admirers as “capturing the decisive moment”...

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Recovery with Patience, Yoga and PT

Recovery with Patience, Yoga and PT

By Claudie Benjamin Years ago, Tahji (Beth) LaComb-Wolpert was a professional dancer when she was badly injured in a terrible car accident. Recovery was long and difficult, but yoga was the most helpful tool that helped her to recover. Yoga provided a way to exercise...

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Read Me a Story

Read Me a Story

By Claudie Benjamin Evoking the joy of having a story read to you as a child, Selected Shorts are literary performances that, since 1985, have been wowing audiences at the Symphony Space Theater located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. The innovative format involves a...

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