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Eager to share his collectibles (particularly his mid-19th-century cast-iron pieces) with other New Yorkers, Sung Park, a longtime Queens resident and antique aficionado, decided to convert an old ...
“Her name is Juicy.” That’s rather endearing name for a boa constrictor, I thought. Before I could respond, her owner proceeded to hang Juicy around my neck. She was much heavier than I expected....
Every few months or so, the building on the corner of 118 Orchard St. undergoes a dramatic facelift. It is home to Wallplay HQ (www.wallplay.com/spaces/118), a marketplace which acts as a bridge be...
Open Love NY (OLNY) (openloveny.com) is not a place to “troll for dates.” Rather, it’s a membership-driven organization that supports the polyamorous community in New York City and the surrounding ...
At 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 196 pounds, Brandon Ingram looks like the archetypal basketball player. He’s slender, with tattoos running up the length of his arms and long limbs that extend ...
In 2014, Brooklyn-based artist Gold Poo began decorating dog turds with gold spray paint. The bizarre, yet oddly alluring project – documented via Instagram (www.instagram.com/goldpoonyc) - initial...
There are many places to hold a fitness class. Right in the middle of 34th Street probably isn’t ideal, but New Yorkers have never been keen on sticking to the status quo. Plus, it’s a free countr...
It was around lunchtime and my friend wanted to go to a sandwich shop two blocks away from where I live. “I really can’t believe you’ve never been to Mama’s!” she said. I felt slightly embarrasse...
I was the youngest person seated at the table for a 7 p.m. meet up at a cafe. Altogether, we were an odd group. There was Alex from IT, Christoph the entrepreneur, Fernando who works with nonprofi...
You may have noticed green Weed World vans parked on New York City streets. I frequently pass by the huge trailer on 14th Street in Union Square. It has an Alabama license and indiscreetly advertis...
Learning About Discrimination From a Lyft Driver
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