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It was a gloomy Friday in April and, for the first time, I entered the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. I was dressed in typical journalist fashion, wearing black trousers, a modest top and brown blazer — a contrast to the traditional garments worn in this tight-knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. I was there to meet […]
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Brothers in Arms
This short documentary explores the bonds of three sets of friends across different generations. It delves into their challenges expressing intimacy in a world that often doesn’t understand them. Through candid interviews and heartfelt moments, the film showcases the enduring power of friendship, and the resilience of these relationships amidst societal pressures.
How Thrifting Could Save the World
Two girls giggle by a clothes rack that reads “Women’s long sleeves,” clothes draped across their arms as they weave through shelves of semi-worn garments. A schoolgirl with a bulky book bag peeks over at the tattered record section while waiting in line for the fitting room. A guy convinces his friend to buy the […]
Dancing into the Year of the Dragon
New York University sophomore Megan Nguyen lets out a delighted gasp as she locks eyes with a seven foot purple creature made up of layers of patterned fabrics, embellished with sequins and fur, bouncing its huge head up, down and side-to-side. A circle of onlookers brandish their phones and let out astonished giggles as the […]
Made In Armenia
It was a Thursday night in Manhattan, and a group of young Armenians squeezed into the basement bar of Ferns in the East Village to fundraise for Artsakh refugees. The group was young, vibrant — and there to party. Those who grew up going to the same Armenian schools in the Tri-state area were reuniting, whereas other […]
Eight New York City Bars to Spend Your St. Patrick’s Day
The Irish community is one of the most prominent and significant cultural groups in New York. Since the late 19th century, they have made their home in the city, sharing their language, music, and food with thousands. Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was honored here in New York long before their arrival when […]
Is the Answer to Loneliness in New York City Picking Up a Book?
On a cold Saturday in December, in a Meatpacking District loft, loneliness was a common topic of conversation among the young women who attended the meeting of the Village Fairy Book Club. They agreed that New York, despite being a city of 8.5 million people, is a notoriously lonely place. “It’s been so hit or […]
Gentrification is Slowly Killing Little Poland, but Polish Culture is Being Kept Alive
Gentrification is slowly killing Little Poland… When exiting the Greenpoint Avenue subway station, Greenpointers and visitors are immediately greeted by the stereotypical image of contemporary America: a McDonald’s across the road and a Dunkin’ Donuts just a slight left turn away. However, a mere two minutes down the road from the station, there is a […]
Style is Everywhere
When stylist and influencer Mac Rose tells you to take fashion inspiration from Italian grandparents, National Park Rangers and toddlers, she means it. Rose is building a career in fashion by turning away from the catwalk and turning towards the factory floor. Her TikTok series, “Style is Everywhere,” which has gained over 1.7 million total […]
Nonprofit celebrates Italian American culture all year long, not just on Columbus Day
A fanfare, a way to take pride in something, a communal gathering — the annual Columbus Day Parade means many things to many people. Tens of thousands of people from 100 groups participated in the event, which is in its 79th year, as a million more looked on from the sidelines, once again establishing itself as the […]