Historic Memory

Historic Memory

By Claudie Benjamin No question cars can be dangerous machines. Most NYC drivers drive cautiously following the rules outlined in the driver’s test manual.  Not so for riders of CitiBike, personal bikers, delivery bikers, motor scooters and tots on...
Strength of Memories

Strength of Memories

By Claudie Benjamin Surrounded by hardship in childhood and adolescence, Richard Ward still thinks of his youth’s happy moments. Now at 78, his memory for detail is exceptional. His perspective on life is judgmental. It seems that seeing and feeling...
63rd Street Kids

63rd Street Kids

By Claudie Benjamin Everybody knows the Charleston rhythm. Most have some idea about the look of the dance. [1] The Charleston has been filmed in at least a half dozen films and captured in hundreds of photos including an iconic image of Josephine Baker performing the...