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Green Girls Golf: Caddy and Golf Services Company on the Rise

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In the past 20 years women have become more involved in sports that seemed exclusively for men. Such major ones like football, soccer, hockey and now golf. What we mean by involved is not just playing the sport but being apart of the actual preparation. Model and spokeswoman Sophia Manolis decided to create a caddy service of models who are knowledgeable about the game. The organization Green Girls Golf began in an effort to host major events specializing in golf outings.

Green Market Meals: Baked Flounder with Sauteed Agretti and Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes

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By Seth Fera-Schanes I wanted to make a little Mediterranean lunch today and put this dish together. I like the delicate flounder with the hint of lemon of the zest. The Agretti is crisp and adds a nice contrast to the fish. Finally, the tomatoes add a nice […]

Cannellini Bean and Ramp Salad

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By Seth Fera-Schanes I put this dish together to use one of my favorite ingredients: ramps. Ingredients: 1.5 cups of prepared Cannellini Beans. (Or 1 15oz can Cannellini beans – rinsed) 3 fresh ramps, grilled or cooked in a cast iron skillet and chopped.  If ramps are not […]

Historic Upper Manhattan Adventure: Morris-Jumel Mansion and the High Bridge

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By Seth Fera-Schanes Morris-Jumel Mansion A 150 year old home is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan.  The Morris-Jumel Mansion was built in 1765 and has a National Historic Landmark designation.  This is a historical must see in New York.  The residence was used at […]

Summer Nights in New York

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By Seth Fera-Schanes Summer in the city is a showcase of the weather’s emotions.  Hot and humid one minute, pouring rain the next.  90 degrees on a Saturday and 66 on Sunday.  The ups and downs can be a little hard to understand but there are perfect moments […]

Baked Yams with Homegrown Cilantro Salad

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By Seth Fera-Schanes I set out to make a dish that accomplished two goals: have an affordable light lunch or dinner starter and use the fresh cilantro I have been growing in my garden.  Check and mate. Cost cutting is always helpful in the city.  Dining out multiple […]

The Unintimidating East Village

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By Elissa Gilbert I’m a New York native, and I like to think I’ve been all through the city. But I’ve never spent time in the East Village. It’s very far east, but that was just my excuse: the East Village intimidated me. Between Hells Angels, punk rock, […]

Madi Di: Young Artist with Unique EDM Style

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“My goal from here on out is to keep performing singing dancing, building relationships and mainly booking gigs so that I can play and perform to mass audiences and move/affect them by sharing my lyrics and music with them. I hope that it touches their souls in such a way that people fall in love with music, escaping into mine as a form of peace, a form of affection. Stay tuned for more.” Madi Di

Harlem Arts Festival: Continuing Harlem’s Artistic Legacy

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By Seth Fera-Schanes The Harlem Arts Festival (HAF) continues to build on its annual tradition as it open this Friday and runs through Sunday.  The kickoff will be at Ginny’s Supper Club and Red Rooster with performances running from 7pm until 11:30 (tickets are available for purchase for […]