We are launching our latest project — an online artist marketplace — to the public today. Supporting local artists has been central to Epicenter’s mission; each week we select a local artist’s work […]
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Meet WHAM!, NYC’s newest art museum
You heard it here first! This week we welcome WHAM! In lieu of our weekly featured artist, we wanted to highlight the launch of the newest museum on the New […]
Posted inSmall Biz Spotlight
Side B is a hub for other small businesses to grow
Lyn Chin has always loved working in the fashion industry. Originally from Oklahoma, she came to New York City in 2010 to put her apparel merchandising degree to use. She […]
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Community Reporter
Epicenter-NYC is seeking a highly motivated and passionate full-time community reporter to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital role in providing accessible and actionable information […]
Posted inHousing
Politics go awry in case of Harlem affordable housing
Let’s talk about a truck depot. No, I haven’t lost my marbles and am now raving about random city lots. This particular depot is significant for the simple reason that […]
Posted inThings to Do
Mural unveiling in Jackson Heights
When Epicenter-NYC co-founder Nitin Mukul began volunteering his time to organize cultural events and maintain Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights at its inception in 2012, he wanted to bring art […]
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Niki Kriese
This week we welcome Niki Kriese. After barely graduating from Rhode Island School of Design in 2007, Niki Kriese moved to New York in search of fame, fortune and falafel. She […]
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How to be a more responsible bystander
Following the tragic killing of Jordan Neely in a subway car full of people, many New Yorkers have asked themselves, what would I have done in that situation if I […]
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3 tales of Indian diaspora, forbidden love and existential questions in NYC’s theater scene
There’s a desi explosion on and off Broadway. On the heels of Epicenter’s partnership with the New York Indian Film Festival, we spoke to festival director and film critic Aseem […]
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I Like It Black provides the perfect brew
On a sunny May afternoon, rather than buying a drink at a local Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts, many customers come to the I Like It Black coffee shop in Harlem. […]