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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 2770...
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 that, Denise...
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 Street Boat Basin...
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 Broadway at...
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 taking his own...
Central Park Soul
Dr. Brad Schaeffer, DPM, opened Central Park Sole in June of 2021—a risky proposition given the uncertain economy and ongoing pandemic, but he wasn’t fazed. Things seem to have a way of working out in this podiatrist’s favor, and his enthusiasm for not only his...
Street Taco Offers up Delicious Tacos with Distinctly Edgy and Appealing Décor
By Claudie Benjamin Creatively conceived restaurants are often based on the owner's insight into what new experiences appeal to potential customers. Mark Fox owns multiple NYC restaurants. He feels that distinct synergies must exist between the food and beverage...
What do Astronauts, Zebras, Paintings, Fine Wine and Ralph Lauren have in Common?
By Claudie Benjamin Jason Oliva has been creating paintings professionally for twenty-three years. He has spent the last six years working from Broadway on the Upper West Side. Many artists take inspiration from a memory, a conversation, a passage from a book, the...
Where Did You Get That Wonderful…?
By Claudie Benjamin The Upper West Side isn’t about wearing 5“ red heels, according to Shi Shi boutique owner Yael Levertov. She’s worked in SoHo and other neighborhoods where that look is more likely. But, enthusiastically ensconced at her West Side shop at 2488...
Partners Embrace Memories
By Claudie Benjamin Kim Duncan and Bretton May, owners of Goldenlight Visions at 2543 Broadway, met on the ski slopes of Utah. He was shooting photographs. She was on a ski trip. Like in a New York Times Modern Love story, they kept in touch long distance for a while,...
