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NEW YORK: The global Save Soil Movement arrived in New York on June 18th 2022, when a walkathon took place to create awareness about soil degradation issues around the world. More than a hundred concerned citizens and volunteers dressed in well-marked green uniforms rallied at Battery Park, Downtown New York, for the Save Soil awareness […]
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Athlete to Paralyzed to Walking Again: A Journey Through a Rare Autoimmune Disease
It was the summer of 2017, and 19-year-old Avery woke up unable to move her arm. Half of her body felt like it had caught on fire; the other half felt like it was dumped in an ice bath. Sharp, tingling pain started to spread across her legs and arms. She got herself up, stumbled […]
The Other F-Word: How barre3 Founder Sadie Lincoln Redefined Fitness.
Sadie Lincoln’s first memories of moving her body involve what she refers to as “boogie parties.” “It was just all about celebrating our bodies and music together as a group. And it was all freestyle—just fun,” Lincoln said over Zoom as she described how her mother and four “aunties” would dance along to records. “Having […]
During Ramadan, it’s midnight workouts and night shifts for college students
During the holy month of Ramadan, third-year student-athlete Rayhan Kandri wakes up everyday at 4:30 a.m. to have her suhoor, the meal consumed early morning before fasting begins. Regardless of whether she is in the mood or not, the Moroccan-born and Emirati-raised film student from New York University consumes over half a liter of water, […]
Julia Knox, the East Village Hatter Extraordinaire
When she was only six years old, Julia Knox started her own Barbie fashion company. Today, she’s still working in fashion and runs East Village Hats, a tiny store in NYC that does everything hat-related.
Yun Qu — a New York-based Chinese Fashion Designer
Yun shares her experience as a New York-based Chinese fashion designer and the inspiration for her current work.
Bronx Native Makes Marathons His Life
Will Willard At 6 a.m. almost daily for six years, Sean Baez, 37-year-old Bronx native and marathon runner has grabbed a pair of running shoes from his collection and trained. He enjoys running shirtless through shady parks like Orchard Beach to show off his stomach tattoo; his name in flaming graffiti font. However, his favorite […]
A Modern Day Hitch
Robert McLean left the world of finance to pursue a career as a dating coach — here’s his story. Check out more about his business and background here.
From Fedoras to Fascinators: a Day in the Life of a Milliner
British milliner Julia Knox looks at her to-do list on Sunday, October 15. The hat maker owns and operates East Village Hats on East Seventh and First Avenue, where she handmakes hats for women and men on premises. Customers can pick up a pre-made hat or have one custom made. “About 40 percent of customers […]