BY Carolina Pichardo (@c_pichardo) What do you get when November hits, and thousands of men and families come together to bring awareness to programs/initiative supporting men’s health? Well, a stylish and lovely moustache. Plus, a movement called – the…
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BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@EileenZFuentes) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Television shows, magazines, and products are all proudly bearing pink ribbons. Even the George Washington Bridge is being adorned with glowing pink lights this month to raise awareness.…
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in City Parks Seniors Fitness. The Fall 2011 season of Seniors Fitness programs will begin the week of September 19, 2011, and will offer free tennis lessons,…
Guess whose back. That’s right, the good folks at Groupon have returned to our neck of the woods with a super deal for the one and only Bread & Yoga (4951 Broadway). There are 2 options: For a mere…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) In the age of instant gratification, many opt for takeout or highly processed food that minimizes cooking times and effort. I hate to break it to you but nothing comes without a price. A…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Not only is Eileen Z. Fuentes the Uptown Collective’s wellness contributor, she is also, more importantly, my wife and the mother of my 3 daughters. I have seen this woman go from a heartbreaking triple-negative…
Dancing, sporting games, yoga, arts & crafts, nature walks, food demonstrations, farmers’ market exploration, picnicking, raffles and so much more… Explore the 10 healthy habits and the neighborhood and NYC Parks’ resources behind them. We can’t wait! How does…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Photography by Briana E. Heard Happy Summer Uptown! For those unfamiliar with my SOUL food series, please note that it stands for: Seasonal, Organic, Unprocessed and Local! When we are on a quest for good…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Last year I just missed joining the local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) chapter in Washington Heights so I was excited when Sara Martinez, my friend and fellow UC contributor, mentioned that she had joined…
BY Eileen Z. Fuentes (@theSPEACHgal) Back by popular demand, the Uptown SOUL food series is happy to introduce to you one of my favorite warm weather delights, the precious papaya. Before I proceed, I’d like to clarify that SOUL…