By Sherry Mazzocchi Word Up is still accepting donations–but isn’t clear where they will go. The popular Washington Heights community bookstore received notice Tues., July 3rd that their lease would terminate in thirty days, and that they would need…
Story & Photo by Sandra E. García The busy intersection of 181st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue was more crowded than usual this past Sat., Jun. 16th. “The last time I saw Manolo was November 28th, 1963,” said Anastacio…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) My dad likes to refer to Father’s day as “el día de los perros” (The Day of the Dogs) because fathers, he says, don’t get the same kind of love and respect as mothers do.…
Story and photos by Sandra E. García It’s never the wrong time to revisit a beloved favorite – particularly at lunchtime. Piled up high, mashed up right, a mofongo is a feast for the gods. And an excellent meal…
Story and photos by Sandra E. García Yaroa. The name sparks the imagination. Is it a major ecological destination in the Andes? A new Nike high-top? Or one of the long lost members of The Avengers? Keep it far…
Story & photos by Isaac Garcia Rider Ureña, a young Dominican artist, is not obsessed. Not with Facebook, or You Tube, or any such platforms of communication. No, not in the least. And he is being serious, really, when…
Story and photos by Sandra E. García Summer approaches, and while some teens are looking forward to the lazy days spent doing little, Jovana Tavizon is focused on breaking a record at her Venture Prep Program. Venture Prep for…
Story and video by Sherry Mazzocchi A supernova is the dramatic death of a star—an explosion visible from thousands of light years away. For Carla Lynne Hall, the astronomical event has a double meaning. The title track of her…
By Lauren Shapiro To outsiders, Manhattan, the heart of New York City, is world famous as the exciting home of theatre, fashion and museums; but those living in Inwood and Washington Heights know that the local parks rival those…
By Sandra E. García The advent of age comes with many things: the accumulation of memories, wisdom, and an ability to take the long view in many situations. It can also sometimes take some of the cognitive and physical…