Jacquelyn Ottman shares stories of the now landmarked historic meatpacking district via walking tours online talks and a book. Photo: Klaus-Peter Statz Preserving the Historic Meatpacking District By Telling Its Stories This past weekend, I was delighted to lead over forty NYC history lovers on walking tours of the historic meatpacking district.... News 28 Oct 2022 | 08:15
Not limited to food, the Feast also features a Ferris wheel and other attractions. Photo: Kay Bontempo Feast of San Gennaro Kicks Off in Little Italy The 96th annual Feast of San Gennaro, which showcases the culture and traditions of Manhattan’s Little Italy, kicked off... News 21 Sep 2022 | 11:37
Ferrara’s Café is busily preparing for the Feast a week in advance. The bakery will sell and give away its famous cannoli — plus myriad other baked goods — at the festival. Photo: Kay Bontempo Little Italy Prepares for Feast of San Gennaro This year marks the 96th annual Feast of San Gennaro in Manhattan’s Little Italy, which will run from Thursday, September... News 08 Sep 2022 | 03:36
A fashion tour of Harlem. Photo: Nidal Qannan Brixton Comes to Harlem They are legendary neighborhoods, an ocean apart, yet connected by parallel histories and similar challenges. Both are predominantly... News 15 May 2022 | 09:36
Tacombi on Cornelia Street. Photo: Naomi Feinstein West Village Residents Push Back Against Outdoor Dining Because of the dangers of dining inside during the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio allowed cafés and... News 21 Oct 2021 | 10:45
Shop offers an assortment of Italian goods and desserts for the feast. Photo: Gaby Messino The San Gennaro Festival Returns Little Italy is a neighborhood of old timers. People who grew up on Mulberry Street and got cannolis from Ferrara Bakery... News 20 Sep 2021 | 08:35
