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“It is not a filter”, he clarifies, giving a virtual tour of his office. Shantanu Nigam, co-founder of SeedToB, joined the Zoom meeting from his Atlanta home office, which he briefly mentions he “converted half of [his] basement into.” The room looks like a Pinterest vision board. A white cabinet in the back with several […]
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The Continued Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Business Today
From QR code menus, to outdoor seating, delivery, and inflation, it’s safe to say that the pandemic has completely revitalized the restaurant business — and those same practices are still being used today, in December 2023. The pandemic is not just an event of the past. While its impact has been a net positive for […]
What Makes Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Heights
There are so many vibrant neighborhoods to explore in New York City that seem so exciting, but the one that brings me the most excitement is the often-overlooked Brooklyn Heights. I like the thought of being able to experience New York City, while also taking some distance from it as well. Brooklyn Heights residents are […]
You Might Want To Keep Following Lil Miquela On Instagram
Check out this girl: she has 2.9 million Instagram followers. She knows Bella Hadid (they’ve kissed in a Calvin Clein commercial) and Rosalia (they’ve taken pictures together). She even made a song with Baauer called “Hate Me.” But here’s the thing: she isn’t real. She is a robot — literally. The 19-year-old L.A. native who […]
Chef Markus Glocker brings people together through elegance, vibe, and flavor
“It was not about the best dish and putting all the knowledge I have in cooking on a plate,” Chef Markus Glocker says. “For me, it was to build a restaurant where people are together. They have great food and have a great time.” Glocker, the owner of Koloman Restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, traveled […]
Fuzhou Sisters: Reconnecting with Their Heritage and Sharing Fuzhou Culture in NYC Through Social Media and Wine
In the bustling streets of New York City’s Chinese neighborhoods, two girls found themselves on a journey to reconnect with their heritage, going from store to store to learn the Fuzhou dialect from local shop owners. The two childhood friends, Shuyu Fang, 28, and Qixin Zhang, 31, created the “Fuzhou Sisters” Instagram account in September […]
From voucher to home – a long time coming
NEW YORK – The first day Reverend Matthew Burke, 67, got the keys to his apartment in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was the first day he was admitted to the hospital. He stayed for a week, having to get two of his toes amputated on his right foot, before returning to his apartment. Now, he’s sitting […]
Doing It All for Laughs, But Make It Girly: Jenny Gorelick on her Burgeoning Comedy Career
You might recognize her from Comedy Central skits on YouTube, Hatched NYC skits, or from Late Night with Seth Meyers. She is a five-foot brunette with big eyes and native appearance, but you wouldn’t expect what comes out of her mouth. It’s wit that bites — in a girly way. It’s Saturday afternoon in cold […]
A Viral YouTube Video Set My Career on Fire
Story by Shea Vaughan-Gabor As told to Alessia Girardin “Someone who says what’s on their mind.” That’s the best way to describe Shea Vaughan- Gabor, and it’s what attracted agents at a Samsung event to approach her, thanks to a viral YouTube video she posted in high school. Vaughan-Gabor has an edgy style — wearing […]
Bridging Art and Change: A Dancer’s Story of Resilience in Gentrified Williamsburg
This video delves into the life of Micah McKee, a young dancer who recently made Williamsburg, Brooklyn, her home. Through her movements and reflections, we explore the intersection of artistic passion and the realities of life in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. From her early days in her mother’s dance studio in Tennessee, to finding her […]