Bespoke Furniture Restoration and Upholstery: by Appointment Only
By Claudie Benjamin Are you looking to have your Rococo family heirloom restored or a well-worn mid-century Knoll Saarinen Womb chair reupholstered? It could be a spur-of-the-moment decision or a long-delayed project. Regardless, finding an expert...
Interior Design Imbued with Feng Shui Mindfulness
By Claudie Benjamin You may yearn for the minimalism, tranquility, and light characteristic of architect Anjie Cho’s interiors and wonder how this environment might be achieved in your own apartment. Over the 20 years Anjie has been living in NYC,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
