New York in English

New York in English

By Claudie Benjamin Its most appropriate that the New York Language Center’s UWS is located in a historic former Horn & Hardart Automat at 2710 Broadway, 2nd Fl.  This is because using the UWS neighborhood and the five boroughs as teaching points is...
Somewhere in the Mediterranean

Somewhere in the Mediterranean

By Claudie Benjamin A painting that captures the mood and cultural pride of a certain time and place? Certainly, that describes the huge, riveting work called Voice of Peace by Adi Oren highlighted at the Dagon Restaurant at 2454 Broadway. Painted in the...
The Last Generation for Dry Cleaners

The Last Generation for Dry Cleaners

By Claudie Benjamin An ongoing challenge confronting the dry cleaning industry is addressing the safety of the non-water chemical products used for cleaning. According to an article in the environmentalist publication, Enviro-Forensics: Turning Environmental...
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...