Breast Feeding Under Attack

I never really understood what the big deal was about  breast feeding.  It’s one of the most beautiful things that a woman and her child can experience and bond them together like…

Faces of newyork

It seems I’m not the only on interested in the faces of newyorkers. Brandon Stanton, a New York City based photographer, is out on a mission to photograph every face in our…

The 90 Year Young Fashionista

It’s not every day that you get to read about such a vibrant and active senior newyorker.  Ilona Royce Smithkin, at age 90, leads a busy and exciting life that would probably…

The State of Education

Just read an interesting article by George Lucas, of all people, on how to transform how students learn. He says,“Unfortunately, much of our system of education is locked in a time capsule…

East Village Grit

Seems like the East Village is still alive and well with its graffiti and murals all over the place.  Even after years of gentrification the streets have retained a level of grime…