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Chess and the City
Imad Khachan is not what he seems. At first glance, he’s a graying, soft-spoken man, with a round face and wide eyes, an easy smile and a polite word. As you converse with him, the layers appear: the student of English literature, the theologist, the purveyor of fine white teas, the cinephile, the man with…
VeganHood: Bridging the gap between veganism and the hood
In the heart of Harlem, where resilience and innovation know no bounds, a remarkable story unfolds — one that exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship, the power of community and the ability to find stability amid chaos. As New York City grappled with the Covid-19 pandemic, two visionary sisters, Janine Smalls-Gueye and Lanise Herman-Thomas, committed themselves…
This carrot-cake entrepreneur honors his parents every day. Now NYC will too
Lloyd’s Carrot Cake proprietor Brandon Adams had just finished talking about staying true to his late parents’ legacy when the news came. The New York City Council had just approved co-naming a street after them: Betty and Lloyd Way. Brandon Adams was a speaker in June at an Epicenter-NYC interactive discussion, sponsored by UBS, on…
Brooklyn designer’s clients say yes to the dress
When you’re goin’ to the chapel because you’re, gonna get married — the most important thing to a bride, topping even the venue, menu and flowers — is the wedding dress. Saying ‘Yes to the Dress’ that came from a department store rack may work for some brides, but for those who want a custom…
OutsideBklyn: Dog playgroup unleashes fun in the sun, rain or snow
From working as a sous chef to making birthday cakes for her four-legged clients, OutsideBklyn doggy play group owner Vanessa Ivey loves her paw-tastic job.
The Concierge Grooming Parlor: a barbershop elevating style and community
Rhyan Woods, 39, grew up in the Lefrak City apartment complex in Queens, where he says there were only about three barbershops and thousands of people who needed haircuts. His neighborhood produced NBA stars like Kenny Smith and hip-hop legends like N.O.R.E, but athletes and rap stars weren’t the only people from his neighborhood who…
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