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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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Story and photos by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer
Kassiem Robinson, aka Fat Freaky, has cornered the market on street barbecue.
The smoke signals start early in the morning.
The message reads: Meat. Here. Now.
The hungry come from Connecticut, upstate New York, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.
They all make their way to 237th Street and Bronx Boulevard, otherwise known as Fat Freaky’s corner.
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Read more... [Where there is smoke, there is Fat Freaky]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Story and photos by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer
“What happens at Brazen, stays at Brazen,” promises Brazen Lingerie proprietor Anina Young.
A mother might well delight in flowers or chocolates.
She might be pleased by a nice piece of jewelry or a leisurely brunch on the occasion that commemorates her role as primary caregiver.
She might also be glad for some support – of the frontal kind.
If so, local shop Brazen Lingerie is fully stocked, and also boasts a selection of hard-to-find forms, shapes and sizes.
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Read more... [Brazen for all]
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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By: Led Black
May 6 – May 11
Do you know what Mira CoNYo is? It’s not what you think. Mira CoNYo is a Washington Heights skate crew determined to create a credible skate scene Uptown. The incredible thing is that they are succeeding. I, along with, Art By Dj Boy, Emil Baez and Ray Rodriguez chopped it up with the Mira CoNYo boys and produced an awesome post replete with pictures and video that I am very proud of.
This was another outstanding week for Uptown Hip-Hop. Our Monday Mood Music column featured a stand out song by Audubon entitled Riot For Kiko. We also posted the video for Go Uptown by Jay Wise and Ace IOD. Not to mention the new song by Rubi Rosa, Tape. Speaking of Uptown Hip-Hop, the next WHIN By Any Means event is a special unplugged version of Herstory at Altus (4325 Broadway & 184th street) on Tuesday, May 14th.
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Read more... [The Uptown Collective - The Recap 5-6 to 5-11]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Story and photos by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer
School District 6 parent graduates gathered at PS 4 for a celebration.
As the mother of six children, Teresita Rueda has been to many graduations.
But on Sat., Apr.27th, it was her daughter, Ednita Aucancela, that sat in the audience and attended a ceremony for her mother.
“It’s never been at a graduation for my mom,” said Ednita, a shy middle schooler who attends MS 319.
On Saturday, PS 4 hosted a graduation for parents throughout School District 6 who had taken part in and completed classes offered to them as part of their schools’ Title I status.
The classes ranged from knitting, candle-making, soap-making and cooking.
“It’s always important to learn new things,” said Rueda. “And I have to be a good example to my kids.”
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Read more... [The grown-up graduates]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Historia y fotos por Robin Elisabeth Kilmer
Una graduación para los padres de todo el Distrito Escolar 6 quienes habían tomado clases ofrecidas fue celebrada en la escuela PS 4.
Como madre de seis niños, Teresita Rueda ha ido a muchas graduaciones.
Pero el sábado, 27 de abril, su hija Ednita Aucancela, asistió a la ceremonia de su madre.
“Nunca he estado en una graduación para mi madre”, dijo Ednita, una tímida estudiante de escuela intermedia que asiste a MS319.
Ese día, PS4 celebró una graduación para los padres de todo el Distrito Escolar 6 quienes habían tomado clases ofrecidas por ellos como parte de su estatus escolar de Título I.
Las clases fluctuaban entre tejido, hacer velas y jabones, y cocinar.
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Read more... [Graduado en grande]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Story, photos and video by Sherry Mazzocchi
Even Bruce’s wedding veil has been reappropriated; here are costumes from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Photo: Ted Minos
This is the fourth in a series of articles about Moose Hall Theatre Company’s upcoming summer season.
Just like sports teams or marching bands, the three daughters in King Lear have their own colors.
In many classic stage productions, Goneril wears blue and Regan wears red.
Lear’s favorite, Cordelia, often wears green. Both Lear and Cordelia are usually in white at the end of the play.
Catherine Bruce, Moose Hall Theatre Company’s technical director, has costumes from past Shakespeare plays that might work.
Their production of The Tragedy of King Lear is set in 500 A.D.
Despite it being set so far into the past, the textiles of the time were surprisingly ornate.
“I thought I have to use solid colors and couldn’t use patterns,” she said.
Their production of The Tragedy of King Lear is set in 500 A.D.
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Read more... [Imagination to spare, but not a dime]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Historia, fotos, y video por Sherry Mazzocchi
"Para mí, mucho de ello tiene que ver con qué hay disponible, qué sirve, y qué se vé bien", explica Catherine Bruce, directora técnica de Moose Hall Theatre Company; aquí se muestran los vestuarios de Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Foto: Ted Minos
Al igual que en los equipos deportivos o las bandas de música, las tres hijas de 'King Lear' tienen sus colores propios.
En muchas producciones teatrales clásicas, Goneril viste de azul y Regan viste de rojo. Con frecuencia, Cordelia, la favorita de Lear, viste de verde. Usualmente, al final de la obra, Lear y Cordelia ambas visten de blanco.
Catherine Bruce, directora técnica de Moose Hall Theatre Company, tiene vestuarios de pasadas obras de Shakespeare que pueden funcionar.
Su producción de The Tragedy of King Lear se remonta a 500 A.D. (500 antes de Cristo).
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Read more... [Imaginación para regalar, pero sin un céntimo]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Free skin cancer screenings are being hosted at New York-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will offer free melanoma/skin cancer screenings at three locations as part of the 2013 Annual Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Screening initiative sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology.
The screenings are being offered as walk-in’s only; no appointments are being taken.
Thursday, May 16
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue (at 165th Street), 12th floor
Thursday, May 16
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Columbia Doctors
51 West 51st Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues), Suite 390
Friday, May 17
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Weill Greenberg Center
1305 York Avenue (at 70th Street), 9th Floor
More than two million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year and current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But with early detection and regular skin exams, most skin cancers can be cured.
For more information regarding skin cancer, please call the American Academy of Dermatology public information center at 888.462.DERM (3376).
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Read more... [Community News – 05.08.13]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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By Carolina Pichardo
Work together with your child to make a perfect piece of jewelry.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner.
And it is our special day, YUM’s, ladies, friends!
Even if you haven’t felt your best or have been beset by a bit more stress of late, take this day to commemorate everything you, your family and your children have accomplished. Let them shower you with the gifts – and treats – you deserve.
Here are some ideas you can all take part in.
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Read more... [Mother’s Day – From Fancy to Simple]
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013 |
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Por Carolina Pichardo
Un pasatiempo clásico en tu día.
El Día de las Madres está a la vuelta de la esquina. Es nuestro día especial, madres, YUM’s, amigas!
Aun si no se ha sentido de lo mejor o ha sido acosada por un poco más de estrés, tome este día para conmemorar todo lo que usted, su familia y sus niños han logrado. Deje que la llenen de regalos - y golosinas - que usted se merece. Aquí algunas ideas de las que todos ustedes pueden tomar parte.
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Read more... [Día de la Madre - De Lujoso a Simple]
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