Bill Diehl said he met one of his interview subjects, actress Bernadette Peters, while rummaging through the Upper West Side’s Grand Bazaar. She told him she was looking for her jeweler. ( Photo: Courtesy Bill Diehl) Treasure Hunting at the City’s Flea Markets Sparks ABC Journalist’s New Book Upper East Sider Bill Diehl began his foray into flea marketing when COVID hit and he could no longer use ABC’s studios on... City Arts 28 Mar 2025 | 04:42
Daniel Ficarri plays the newly restored Great Organ at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. ( Photo: Maike Schulz) St. John the Divine’s Organist Celebrates the Return of the Famed Cathedral’s Great Organ When Daniel Ficarri was in high school, he took his first trip to New York City, and the first landmark he wanted to visit... City Arts 06 Feb 2025 | 04:12
Gary Chan admits he tried other endeavors before his passion for baking prompted him to open his own bakery and café in mid-town Manhattan. The gamble paid off as the thriving shop is now celebrating its ten year anniversay. ( Photo: David Patlut) Owner Followed His Passion and Opened Thriving Bakery/Café Long before he decided to turn it into a career, Gary Chan always had a passion for baking, and taught himself the culinary... Food & Drink 13 Jan 2025 | 01:10
Greg Moomjy, is a co-founder and artistic director of New York’s first disability affirmative opera company, Opera Pratikos. ( Photo: Opera Praktikos) Making NYC Opera Accessible, One Performance at a Time Greg Moomjy became “hooked” on opera at just 2 years old, after his caregiver introduced him to a classic musical CD made... Features 09 Dec 2024 | 01:34
Bling: High end watches are big sellers. They most expensive watch that family member sold was for $200,000. ( Photo: OMI) A Sparkling Gem of a Family Business in the Heart of the Diamond District Jonathan Matatov sees the real value in working with his family every day, which is worth more than the pieces of jewelry... Features 18 Nov 2024 | 01:56
Dorothy Lawson (left) with Ethel will be performing a preview of their soon-to-be released newest album “Persist” at Merkin Hall in the Kaufman Music Center at Abraham Goodman House 129 West 67th Street. Allison Loggins-Hull on flute is a collaborator. ( Photo: Courtesy Ethel) Dorothy Lawson and the Ethel String Quartet Are Ready to Release a New Album When Canadian native Dorothy Lawson moved to New York City to study at Juilliard, she was immediately hooked. “New York won... Features 09 Sep 2024 | 02:06
Joe Calderone has been the marketing manager at the famed UES restaurant since the mid-1980s and has helped it land in the Guinness Book of World Records while attracting a steady stream of regulars as well as celeb customers with their kids in tow. ( Photo: Courtesy Serendipity 3) Sweet Taste of Success as Iconic UES Restaurant Marks 70 Years Chef Joe Calderone is the man behind some of the sweetest and eccentric creations at Serendipity 3, the famous Upper East... Food & Drink 26 Aug 2024 | 12:07
Joe Brent: mandolinist, composer, band leader, record label owner ( by Emma Mead / www.josephbrent.com) Mandolinist Joe Brent: Shaking up the Music Industry one Album at a Time Joe Brent is making it his mission to help fellow musicians have “artistic and financial agency over their music.” In 2021,... Features 10 Jun 2024 | 01:21
Seleste Tan and Mogan Anthony are the husband and wife duo behind Lady Wong. Photo: Dan Ahn From Pop Up to Popular Pastries: Their Labor of Love Became a Sweet Success During the pandemic, husband-and-wife duo Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan learned to bake kuih, which means snacks or desserts... News 31 May 2024 | 08:00
Lisa Pegher got her first drum set when she was seven and a teacher recognized her talent and paid for the drum set as well as a year of lessons. ( Maddie A. McCoy) Lisa Pegher: Marching to the Beat of Her Own Drum Lisa Pegher credits her early path to a career in music to “divine intervention.” “Because I really do believe there’s no... News 15 May 2024 | 02:42
Violinist and composer Meg Okura has recorded her tenth album, this one a duo with pianist Kevin Hays. Photo: Courtesy Meg Okura Grammy-nominated Jazz Composer and Violinist Meg Okura Releasing 10th Album Grammy-nominated jazz composer and violinist Meg Okura realized early on in her career that she wanted to create her own... City Arts 03 May 2024 | 01:39
The cover of ”The Lincoln Zoo.” Co-author Larry Belling died before completing the book, prompting lifelong friend and co-author Art Twain to finish on his own. The book hit on Feb. 29. Photo: Vargoice He Turns His Innate Appreciation for Animals into a Children’s Book As a teen in Oakland, California, Art Twain had over 25 animals in his garage zoo, and always stopped to save creatures that... News 22 Apr 2024 | 06:39
When Anna Meshcheri arrived in the US from Russia, she thought she’d land a 9-to-5 office job, but when that didn’t materialize, she turned to creative pursuits and now is a fashion photographer with a studio in Times Square. Photo: Times Square Photo Studio She Combines High End Fashion Work with Keepsake Photo Shoots for Tourists Since Anna Meshcheri was once a tourist in Manhattan, she now loves offering vacation photoshoots to visitors here. The Russian... News 15 Apr 2024 | 04:26
Celebrities from Nicole Kidman to Mel Brooks have dined at Russian Samovar in the Theater District, which offers 28 flavors of vodka and a piano bar every night. Photo: Danny Perez Russian Restaurant with Rich History Serves Countless Celebrities, Beef Stroganoff and 26 Flavors of Vodka “It’s easier to say who wasn’t there than who was,” said Vlada Von Shats of the notable names that have visited her restaurant,... Features 01 Apr 2024 | 03:37
The company founder, the late CK Chu, (in yellow) was a college professor when he launched the CK Chu Tai Chi School 50 years ago. It is now run by his wife, Carol Chu. They met when both were students at NYU. Photo: Carol A. Chu Teaching the Art of Tai Chi Amid Bustle of Times Square for Five Decades ”We say if you can do tai chi or meditation in Times Square, you can do it anywhere,” said Carol Chu, owner of CK Chu Tai... Features 25 Mar 2024 | 12:47
Opposition Growing Against NYPD’s Criminalization Push for Bike-Traffic Infractions