9th Ave. Elevated
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...
West 72nd Street
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...
