In his father’s footsteps on West 72nd Street

In his father’s footsteps on West 72nd Street

By Claudie Benjamin Pharmacist Shoukry Elfahawy came to New York from Cairo, Egypt in 1969 to make a better life for his family.  Once earning the required NYS license, he acquired Bell Pharmacy in 1972, a business that was already established on the south side of...
Romance of an Eclectic Venue

Romance of an Eclectic Venue

By Claudie Benjamin Thursday Sugar Bar Open Mic nights have remained vibrant these past months.  Undaunted by Covid challenges and restrictions, these exuberant sessions of talk, music and video clips have gained thousands of viewers via Facebook.  Singer Songwriter...
A Fine Cup of Tea: Relaxing and Restorative

A Fine Cup of Tea: Relaxing and Restorative

By Claudie Benjamin Though New York City is where she worked for two decades in corporate finance, this one-time resident of the Ansonia, who has most recently been living upstate with her artist husband and children, Elina Medvedeva brings an enticing undefined...
Young, Health-Conscious & Entrepreneurial

Young, Health-Conscious & Entrepreneurial

By Claudie Benjamin 24 year old Moe Nagi is part owner of the newly opened Hungry & Healthy Marketplace on West 72nd Street.  Moe started college in Fresno CA and is completing his degree remotely at NJ City University. Moe’s father Najid, also a partner, plays a...