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At the Chess Forum store in Greenwich Village, manager Imad Khachan has squeezed twelve chess tables in a narrow annex that burrows into the block like a rogue finger. In this annex sits twenty-four chess players of all stages of life — from young adult to maybe-they’re-a-grandparent-but-maybe-they’re-not. Five of the players are women, which far […]
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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 […]
Washington Square Park-ers think these fashion trends need to go.
Wake up, New York City: it’s Fashion Week once again. Cue all the newest (and craziest) fall and winter trends as they take to the Manhattan runways. Fashion Week officially kicked off on Friday, and will conclude in New York on February 14, before rolling out in London, Milan and Paris throughout the month and […]
From Catwalk to Cause: The story of Julie Anderson’s “Feminine Collective”
This is the story of Julie Anderson, a supermodel and the creator of Feminine Collective, a place for women to share their stories as the antithesis of what mainstream media offers women today. The story delves deep into Julie’s childhood and career, and how she established Feminine Collective from her experience.
Concierges of the city: buskers on art and community in New York City
Three New York City buskers talk about law enforcement crackdowns, community building, and the highs and lows of creating art on the streets.
Virtual Youtubers (and their Fan Games) Are on the Rise
It started with a Reddit post on the sub-community for Hololive Production, the Japanese Virtual Youtuber agency. At the time, Larry Zhao was still a budding game developer, and was posting about what he thought might be the right fighting move set for his favorite VTuber, Hoshimachi Suisei, when he was contacted by another Reddit […]
Broken Promises: The Habitat of Humanity of Westchester Dispute Over Veteran Housing
In the heart of Yonkers, N.Y., Ivan Arroyo, a dedicated veteran, found himself entangled in a web of unfulfilled promises. The narrative of Arroyo, who since the 1980s had lived in public housing, unfolds as a poignant example of hope turned sour. Initially celebrated in the media as a triumphant step towards homeownership, his journey […]
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 […]
Loop of the Loom
Loop of the Loom is a SAORI weaving studio in New York City run by Yukako Satone. The Japanese-inspired studio came to life in 2005. Since then, Yukako has opened a second studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Future of Cannabis Legalization Uncertain in Conservative States
In 2023, the legalization of recreational marijuana has received a mixed reaction in otherwise conservative states. Heading into 2024, this mixed reaction could signify what is to come in states like Florida. On November 7, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use marijuana. With this law’s passage, 53 percent of Americans now live in […]