The Jazz ladies
In a music genre ruled by men, female jazz musicians stand up to take the stage.
Other News
Earning a Living
Hurricanes! Terror attacks! Zombies!
New York survivalist groups prepare for the worst with workshops, classes and wilderness weekends.
Having Fun
Tension builds in rock climbing community over new gyms
New York climbers will be testing themselves not just on the rocks, but with the Parks Department cautious of overloading the city’s outdoor climbing spots this spring.
Having Fun
Local boy makes good: The classic film version
One young Manhattanite stands out because of his outsized enthusiasm for classic cinema. Turner Classic Movies even took note of his authoritative voice; catch him on the channel April 8!
In the Neighborhood
Hookah bars make bad neighbors for Bay Ridgeites
Bay Ridgeites complain that hookah lounge make bad neighbors.
Having Fun
“245”: A Jazz history lesson in central Brooklyn
“245” is the name of an original jazz tune by Eric Dolphy, and it is also the number of a three-story house on Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn filled with Jazz history.
Having Fun
Peace Corps volunteers get reverse culture shock
Some volunteers, many posted in remote places overseas, find themselves lost and confused when they come back home
In the Neighborhood
Landlord cultivates creative workplace in Bushwick
In one of Bushwick’s gritty industrial nooks, a former textile and tortellini factory has transitioned into a reliable haven for hard-working creative entrepreneurs.
Family Matters
Gourmet cooking? Arabic lessons? New Yorkers want their babysitters to do it all
Nannies and sitters in New York often get eccentric demands from parents who want them to teach their kids to paint like Picasso or how to spin a pirouette
Having Fun
A secret garden hidden away in plain sight
Nestled on the grounds of a West Village church, visitors can escape the city’s hustle and bustle
