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Liedy’s Shore Inn: The Century-Old Survivor

By Jamie Cabigas and Glenn Collaku in 2016

Often called the “Forgotten Borough”, Staten Island contains places that...

Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books: They’re Not Trying to Take Over the World

By Allison Reich in 2017

First Impressions At first glance, UN-IBB is a...

William Poll: Greekin’ Out

By Zach Yuzon in 2017

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Racing Time and Staying in Place: Buzz-A-Rama Slotcar

By Sean Crisp in 2016

Change is the natural state of New York City....

Russ & Daughters: Appetizing Since 1914

By juancambeiro in 2017

If you were to walk down Houston Street...

Court Pastry Shop: Forever Appealing, Frozen in Time

By Joanne Rodriguez and Rafa Sattar in 2017

An Idyllic Enclave Exiting the subway at Borough...

Bill’s Cyclery: Keeping Queens on the Move Since the 1930s

By Shahdi Qurashi in 2017

As I walk along the streets of Jackson...

Khan’s Tutorial: Opening the Door for Underrepresented Minorities

By Afroza Ahmed in 2017

Opening Educational Doors for Underrepresented Minorities

Chong’s Martial Arts and MJ88 Pharmacy: Connecting with the Community

By Fariha Ansari and Ariane Marchese in 2017

K.H. Chong’s Martial Arts Academy K.H. Chong’s Martial...

Istanbul & Pizza Daddy: Bay Parkway Wonders

By Angela Chi and Amanda Onoichenco in 2017

Today Bensonhurst is home to many immigrants or...

Shahee Bazaar and Krispy Krunchy: Two Worlds, One Story

By Rafi Khandaker in 2017

Jackson Heights is full of harmonious division, The...

Enchanted Florist: Where Business is Blooming

By Nicholas Vulpis in 2016

"It's the home of the free, not the...

Kings Highway Bakery & Pisa Pork Store: Remnants of Bensonhurst’s Italian Past

By Emile Jean Baptiste and Ryan Chan in 2016

When people think of Bensonhurst today they may...

Displaced But Not Replaced: Natural Identity Salon

By Jessica Pinkhasov in 2016

When some people hear the term “Starbucks,” many...

Jean Danet Pastry: A Traditional Bakery In A Not So Traditional Neighborhood

By Kyrillos Akhnoukh and Saifeldeen Zihiri in 2016

Out of the R-train onto 86th Street stands...

O’Sullivans: A Third Avenue Cornerstone

By monicahuzinec in 2016

I interviewed Eddie Curtis a longtime bartender at...

Ben’s Best: A Kosher Deli Survives and Thrives in Queens

By Hila Benhaim in 2016

If one were to walk along Queens Boulevard...

The Soccer Tavern: A Remnant of the Past

By Sandra Kumwong in Family Operated

Setting Foot in Sunset Park Coming off the...

Bay Ridge Bakery: Recipes from Egypt to the States

By morarizk in 2016

After a lengthy commute on the R train...

Lenny’s Pizza: A Brooklyn Spot For the Ages

By brianabelfer in Family Operated

By Julia Aneiro and Briana Belfer In the...

Kanes Diner & Our Wines and Spirits: Here to Stay

By Erica Fu in 2016

College Point Boulevard in downtown Flushing is a...

ANR: The Hardware Shop that Raised a Family

By Michelle Guo in 2016

Traveling through Elmhurst, one of the most diverse...

Bella Napoli: Bensonhurst’s Forgotten Flame

By Ariella Caminero in 2016

Located in the southwestern part of Brooklyn, Bensonhurst...

Artie Warren’s: Framing the Future on Coney Island Ave.

By solomiyabavlovych in 2016

This is Chad Weinberg: He is the son...