Category: Profiles and Interviews With Interesting New Yorkers

Interviews and profiles of New Yorkers who make the city an interesting and exciting place to live and visit. We find chefs, entertainers, writers, dancers, artists, musicians and let all of them share their incredible work and stories.

Leonardo Cavalli: Author, Singer Delivers From The Heart In A Big Way

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There are many books out there about how to better one-self after many tragic events. Whether it is substance abuse or relationships almost every angle has been covered. Among these many repeated subjects mostly from celebrities or athletes comes one from a “regular guy” speaking from the heart. Leonardo Cavalli decided to share his personal struggle after a tough divorce to the world in hopes to “open the eyes” of others to help them to avoid the same pitfall.

Green Girls Golf Branching Out With Veteran NFL Star Ron Jaworski

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GGG has been around for years serving golf enthusiasts in many ways. They have catered to every golfers needs on the course. But they have also played a big part in the charitable community. Whether it is for a children’s charity or for bringing awareness to a certain medical issue, Green Girls Golf has been there to devote their time and effort. GGG was the brain-child of CEO, Sophia Manolis whose resume reads like that of a celebrity.

Couture Fashion Week Hits It’s 25th Season in an Explosive Way

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By Nick Christophers It was standing room only at the Crowne Plaza during the Couture Fashion Week show. The guests ranged from dignitaries from overseas to local artists of all colors. It was a unique show in many ways. During Fashion Week there are many events going on […]

Camellia Cheung: Chinese Folk Singer Looking to Build Her Name in the States

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By Nick Christophers Here in New York we are surrounded by different cultures and races from Italian, Greek, German, Asian and more. Each one of these races has a left a mark in the Big Apple. The Chinese in particular have more than others established strong communities in […]

Kathleen Wilce: Producer, Writer and Actress Lighting up the Stages Everywhere

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By Nick Christophers It takes a deep determination to be able to tackle not one but three artistic disciplines with success. Kathleen Wilce has accomplished such a task. Since acting out nursery rhymes in her parent’s basement it was only a matter of time before she would take her […]

AP Music: A Source for Artists of all Genres and Status

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By Nick Christophers It’s always a plus when you know what you want to do professionally at the age of 14. This was the case for Joe Vulpis, CEO of AP Music. At that young age along with his mother’s guidance knew that music would be his vehicle […]

Loni Efron & ilon Art Gallery: From the Archives

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The uptown art scene is happening and one of the places you should visit on your cultural tour is ilon Art Gallery.

Located on 123rd between Adam Clayton and Frederick Douglas Boulevard, this very cool gallery (located in a brownstone!) is accessible by the 2/3 trains and A/C/D trains off the 125th street stop in Harlem.  I have been before and the location, curated pieces and proprietor all make for a great experience.

Brooklyn and Beyond: The Art of Richard Humann

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Louis Pasteur once said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Richard Humann is definitely a bold artist and a driven individual with a prepared mind and I’m sure that chance will continue to favor him.

Motivational Speaker and Poet Insipres Others to Expose Their Inner Talent

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By Nick Christophers Shalhavit-Simcha Cohen was blessed with a gift that she did not realize until a later time in her life. She grew up in her sister’s shadow believing that the ideal woman needed to be thin with straight blonde hair. Shalhavit had darker skin and was […]

Reem’0 Meerak: Radio Host and Educator Looking to Bring Back His Own Show

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By Nick Christophers Kareem W. Tyson aka Reem’o Meerak has always been drawn to the entertainment field and wanted to make his mark in some manner. He eventually did when he hosted his own show called REEM TV Radio. The show lasted 11 episodes on YouTube and garnered […]