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The 3 times you can grill in Central Park–and other BBQ tips for NYC
It’s officially time to get out the charcoal, folding chairs and playlists. Memorial Day weekend’s approach means the start of grilling season in the city. Whether you’re new to barbecuing or just need a refresher, there are some rules and tips worth knowing. National Barbecue Month (that’s now, in May) is a great excuse to…
What Queens owes Malcolm X on his centennial
The legacy of Malcolm X seemingly grows more powerful over time. And yet his house in Queens—purchased by the Nation of Islam as a sanctuary for his family, only to be firebombed—displays not even a reference to its most famous inhabitant. As the world celebrates the centennial birth anniversary of Malcolm X, it feels necessary…
How theater helps men in recovery
At a small acting studio in the Financial District, the raw monologues of a mostly male cast cut through the building’s cold, imposing architecture — a relic of Wall Street’s old boys’ club era. The participants in Outside/In — a program founded over a decade ago by the Stella Adler Studio of Acting’s arts justice…
How to get Global Entry without waiting six months for an interview
If you’ve been in any customs or security lines at the airport lately, you know they are bad. In our ongoing quest to make life more efficient, our latest hack relates to Global Entry, the program that allows trusted travelers to enter and clear customs through kiosks. Filling out the application is relatively easy (the hardest…
Being sent “home” doesn’t mean losing your possessions
At Epicenter NYC, we’ve been hearing about immigrants selling possessions like cars or considering leaving the country voluntarily to safeguard their savings — propelled by the fear of losing everything they’ve built. So we spoke with three immigration attorneys, who shared practical advice for anyone feeling that knot of uncertainty right now. They are: Allen…
A family turned wanderlust into a way of life, here’s how to follow in their footsteps
One great thing about social media is that it has opened up our world view. Family travel has gone beyond just Disney trips and water parks. Some families have even decided to let the world become their children’s classroom- whether it be full-time or during school breaks. One mom has done both, and decided to…
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