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A Happy Surprise When Nectarines are Distributed by a Food Pantry
By Claudie Benjamin What will the pantry be serving tomorrow? Speaking about the Adventist Lutheran Church‘s weekly food pantry food distribution, Church Administrator Amanda Gray said, “Volunteers are cooking chili that will be served over macaroni for this...
Be Strong & Amazing
By Claudie Benjamin At 6, well before his service in the Israeli military, Tsahi Shemesh was already engaged in hand-to-hand combat, the Israeli self-defense training called Krav Maga. “My parents were interested in encouraging me to be self-confident. I loved it.” ...
NEW Legislation: Sidewalk & Roadside Cafes
By Megan Fitzpatrick Earlier this month, Mayor Adams signed a bill that approved a permanent program for outdoor dining. As many of you know, outdoor dining grew exponentially in New York out of necessity due to the pandemic. Now, the City are looking to make...
Song, Taxes, Movement
By Claudie Benjamin Phyllis Jo Kubey approaches all that she does with glass half-full (even brimming) enthusiasm. She’s also committed to being the best she can be in accomplishing the very different goals she sets for herself. At 68, Kubey is a highly credentialed...
Macaws, Sea Turtles & NYC’s High Culture: An Adventurous Life
By Claudie Benjamin Lisa Dolin has worked in publishing for almost her entire career. Now she’s on the cusp of retirement. What this means is she’ll be embarking on even more great adventures in faraway places than she’s already undertaken. Born and raised in...
Landmark West is “Living for the City” on WBAI
by Sarah McCully In case you missed it, our Executive Director Sean Khorsandi guested on this week's "Living for the City" segment on WBAI 99.5, New York City's local radio station specialing in progressive art, music, and news. Michael G. Haskins hosts the program...
Coming to “yes” with a Toddler
By Claudie Benjamin In the rush of daily life, your toddler is not behaving in ways you’d like and/or expect? The situation may be driving you crazy. One ah-ha moment may be that it’s not your expectations a child needs to meet, according to educator Liz Lowy. She has...
Advocacy Roundup: 5G, Reconstruction of Stairs in Riverside Park, DOB Rule
5G IN THE CITY By Megan Fitzpatrick Many of you have been following the 5G plans for NYC. While LW! supports accessibility to the technology, we remain steadfast that these out-of-scale 32'-towers do not belong in our historic district side streets. We applaud CM...
Organizing for Life
By Claudie Benjamin The field of organizing behavior has evolved tremendously worldwide over the past three decades. And, having started her business The Organized Student, 32 years ago, educator, writer, consultant, and lecturer Donna Goldberg is certainly at the...
“San Juan Heal” Stands Out at Lincoln Center
by Sarah McCully It’s hard to miss the bright colors dotting David Geffen Hall’s typically neutral facade. Since early October of last year, the newly renovated concert hall’s northern windows have played host to a temporary art installation called “San Juan Heal” by...
