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
Helen Irving spent a career caring for humans and ended up running an organ transplant unit for 11 years. She’s not a veterinarian, but says the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center approached her, they said they had plents of vets for pets, but needed someone with skills in running a hospital. Taking Care of Beloved Pets At City’s Only Level 1 Trauma Center for Animals It’s all paws on deck for Helen Irving, who is very hands-on in her role as the president and CEO of the Schwarzman Animal... News 05 Feb 2024 | 03:41
The founder of Theater Extras, Jed Canaan, and his wife nd business partner Bronna. Photo: Chole Canaan. Best Deal in Town: Their Ticket Service Helps Pack the House in Theaters Across the City Queens native Jed Canaan was sitting with his father at dinner one night, when they brainstormed how to efficiently offer... Features 22 Jan 2024 | 10:59
Aaron Asis was always curious about the hidden places of the city growing up. Now he’s turned his fascination into Unforgotten Films, and looks at abandoned and neglected sites across the country. Photo: Courtesy Aaron Asis Finding the Magic in New York City’s ‘Unforgotten’ Spaces As a youngster growing up in Flushing, Queens, Aaron Asis was always a “curious explorer.” In his free time, he would visit... News 04 Dec 2023 | 01:55
Donald Capoccia, an affordable housing developer who has served on the board of the Battery Park City Authority since 2011, has now officially been elected chairman. ( Photo via BFC Partners ) Donald Capoccia, New Chair of the Battery Park City Authority, Plans to Execute Resiliency Plan The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) wants everybody to know that “it has a plan.” Specifically, it has a Resilience Action... News 08 Nov 2023 | 10:15
Dr. Lena Green scores honor as on of the Grand Marshals of the Harlem Lights Holiday Festival run by the 125th St. Business Improvement District. Photo: HOPE Center Harlem Career Social Worker Scores Honor as A Grand Marshal of Harlem Holiday Lights Fest Harlem native Dr. Lena Green tells us that growing up in Harlem influenced her decision to become a social worker. “I just... News 06 Nov 2023 | 10:21
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez conducts the award winning choir at All Souls Church on the Upper East Side. Photo: Alejandro Ibarra Conductor Allows All Voices to Rise at All Souls Conductor and pianist Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, the music director of All Souls Church on the Upper East Side and artistic... News 30 Oct 2023 | 01:30
Allen René Louis (center) as he led Broadway Inspirational Voices to the White House for Juneteenth festivities, celebrated for the first time at the White House. Photo: Broadway Inspirational Voices Path to Broadway Inspirational Voices Was Written in the Heavens Allen René Louis’ journey to becoming artistic director at Broadway Inspirational Voices–an all-volunteer choir filled with... News 06 Oct 2023 | 01:49
Fiona Davis is setting her seventh novel, “The Spectacular” around Radio City Music Hall. Photo: Deborah Feingold Photography High Kicking Thriller Inspired by Secret Rooms of Radio City Music Hall The idea to set “The Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall came about after a former Rockette, now in her mid-80s, sent... News 19 Jun 2023 | 10:58
Willie Zabar. ( Photo: Mindy Tucker) ‘Upper West Pride’ Comedian Willie Zabar is no stranger to the New York comedy scene. After performing stand-up comedy at the Brooklyn Comedy... News 30 Jun 2020 | 10:59
Left to right: Restaurateur Luca Di Pietro with son Ian, daughter Isabella and wife Kate. ( Photo courtesy of Feed the Frontlines) A Little Lasagna Goes a Long Way What started as a lasagna delivery to a city hospital has grown into a nationwide philanthropic effort. Just days after the... News 28 May 2020 | 12:31
Tiler Peck of New York City Ballet. ( Photo: Erin Baiano) Bringing Ballet into Homes Every Day Tiler Peck believes that dance is a universal language that brings people together, and there is no better illustration of... News 07 May 2020 | 03:04
Myles Clohessy. ( Photo: Antony A. Ware) Playing the Bad Guy Myles Clohessy is one of television's biggest bad guys. The up-and-coming 26 year-old actor is making a name for himself... News 23 Apr 2020 | 04:44
Khar struggled with addiction for 15 years. ( Photo: Sylvie Rosokoff) Resilience and Hope Erin Khar is known for writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, relationships, parenting, infertility and self-care.... News 06 Feb 2020 | 01:51
Katherine Taylor with some of her terns. ( Photo: Carey Wagner) Adventure Art Artist Katherine Taylor, or “KT,” likes the subway because she can observe the city’s finest creatures, rats, in their concrete... News 16 Dec 2019 | 12:26
