A Dry Cleaner to Travel For
By Claudie Benjamin Do huge rescues of stained clothing happen? This question truly translates as, can stains be removed without leaving a trace? Responding to this question, Brian, owner of New Ansonia Cleaning, said, “There is no dry cleaner who can...
Charlotte’s Red Velvet
By Claudie Benjamin “A little bit of Europe on the Upper West Side” is the way Vinz Z. and Aida, his wife, think of Charlotte, their cafe that’s located at 95th Street & Broadway. The couple has two sons, and their baby daughter...
Spring Community Volunteer Day
Join the West 72nd Street Block Association for their 1st “Spring Community Volunteer Day” on Saturday, May 20 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Meet with UWS community-based organizations, merchants, electeds, and your neighbors in the community. They...
Art and Architecture Hinged Together to Celebrate Iconic Views
By Claudie Benjamin Architects always talk about “turning the corner,” explains Randy Gerner, founding partner at GKV Architects. He mentions this while describing the unusual ornamental balconies on the rusticated brick and glass residential building at...
A Roof Over Their Heads Nurtured Creative Ambitions
By Claudie Benjamin In the 70s, many young women were expected to date but not to sleep over at their boyfriend’s apartments before they were married. And moving in together without an exchange of rings was still considered questionable. Even knowing all...
79th Street BLOAT Basin
As the city grapples with budget cuts—Mayor Adams asked agencies to find an additional 4% in cost savings beyond previously proposed budget cuts—the Parks Department will need to further alter the design of their nearly $90M plan to redesign the 79th...
Punching for Conditioning, Confidence and Strength
By Claudie Benjamin Professional Golden Glove Boxing by Leslie, aka Central Park Boxing, is thriving and looking towards its next move to provide the program with an upgraded expanded space. For now, the gym is located in the 2000 sq. ft. basement of 2758...
Indiana Jones Walks His Pups
By Claudie Benjamin “Talk to dogs, and you get no disagreement. Usually, you know the answer to your problem in your own head. Talking it out aloud to a dog helps you to move on.” This advice comes from Precious Costello Caldwell, a man who has been...
