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...
West 72nd Street
By Claudie Benjamin Most clients who go for services at OsteoStrong, either have back and joint pain, or have received a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia from a physician. Although some clients are in their 30’s, most are 50-plus. Of course it’s impossible to...
West 72nd Street
By Claudie Benjamin The National Council of Jewish Women New York (NCJW NY) was founded in 1894. In the mid-1970s, the organization moved to what is now known as “Council House” at 241 West 72nd Street. A main activity at the building today is Council Lifetime...
West 72nd Street
By Claudie Benjamin Babacar Fall is not the owner of Gartner’s Hardware at 162 West 72nd Street. But, over the past 30 years, this shop with its hundreds of bolts, screws, tools, appliances, brushes, brooms, light bulbs and cleaning products along with rental and...
