Dessa Carroll: Turning a new page
These kids aren’t quite ready for elementary school yet, but they are getting a head start as they…
Nico Silva: Chess and cheer
Chess can be a stressful game. But when Nico Silva gets into it, he is ready to go.…
Emily Skalet: An animal’s best friend and video producer
Emily Skalet is a content creator with a “purrrpose.” She hopes to help cats at the Animal Care…
Letisha Gary: Delivering food and kindness
Packing food for others is personal to Letisha Gary. “When I was younger, I had challenges with food…
Chris Allieri: Helping city plovers soar
Beachgoers aren’t the only ones enjoying Jacob Riis Park this summer — the piping plovers are as well.…
Robert Urban: Creating street corner gardens
In a city teeming with people, Robert Urban takes this time to be by himself at the intersection…
Stu Lahn: An unofficial mayor
For years, Stu Lahn has been a familiar face at JASA’s Club 76 Older Adult Center on the…
Sarah Bennett: The Harlem Stories Project
On a spring night, this is not a school auditorium — it’s Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. Its imaginary…
Chantal Smith: ‘The Empanada Lady’
Chantal Smith knows her way around an empanada. “I can do them one-handed now. I’ve been doing it…
A breath of fresh air
It’s a perfect day to get out on the water. It’s something that kids growing up in the…
Kelsey Goodwin: Clipping with a cause
Getting a haircut can be a transformative experience. “Any time you get a haircut, you always feel better…
An appreciation for her local park
It’s springtime at Hudson River Park. For some, it’s a time to get outside. For Maki Thomas Livesay,…