Category: Small Business
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Georgia Salon & Boutique “Phase II”
After 4 years, Georgia’s has decided to “close in order to expand” the beauty brand. On their last day of business, I stop by to talk with both about what they have learned running a NYC retail business and whats next for Georgia. Part beauty store and part salon, Georgia harbors a soft spot […]
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What is Jem?
After walking by Jem a number of times, I had to satisfy my curiosity. When I walked, I saw aisles and aisles of colorful fabric from the ceiling to the ground. I loved the environment. Jem is not your typical fabric store. Jem is owned and operated by a brother-sister team, Michelle Zahabian, who is 24 […]
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Kobie Brown “From Fatherless To Fatherhood” (2012 Film)
I along with millions of Americans have grown up “Fatherless”. And today 40% of American children live in a fatherless home raised by single mothers, aunts, grandmothers and other female caregivers. Kobie Brown’s 2012 film From Fatherless To Fatherhood explores the causes, effects and possible solutions to turning the corner on father absence. We met at […]
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Maxim Magazine’s Top 5 Best Dinners, #2 Spur Tree’s Oxtail Stew
I was having my usual sorrel & ginger beer at Spur Tree catching up with owner/chef Sean John and I see a Maxim magazine on the bar. The Braised Oxtail is the 2011 #2 Best Dinners in America according to Maxim. And reggae artist Sean Paul wrote the review “When I’m in New York, […]
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My Small Story Mix II
14 NYC stories in 14 minutes. A thread of conversations beginning with a new New Yorker who is proof that people move to NYC from all over the world; a man roller skating w the bottom of a mannequin on his head in soho; Freedom Bradley Dir-City Parks Foundations on what else “NYC Parks”; Founder […]
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Harlem Teen Anti-Violence Protest April 15th @ 129th & Lenox (I)
(Part I)Young people are dying from gun violence at an alarming rate across America. But in Harlem last Friday, teens representing High Schools across Harlem came to speak, rap and lay down on the street for 5 minutes; thus, putting themselves in the place of someone who has been shot. Iesha of Street Corner Resources& […]
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PARK HERE: Free NYC Indoor Pop Up Park @Mulberry Street
Welcome to the sunny and 73-degree world of Park Here, an indoor alternative to Central Park in January & February, where you’ll relax on the grass during the day, and dine with a movie night on the lawn. It’s open and free now. Let’s take a walk in the park and meet the owner/curator behind the Openhouse’s […]
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“Rent Is Too Damn High” NYC Responses
The Rent is Too Damn High!” This is the catchphrase of New York gubernatorial candidate Jimmy McMillan, which he put on display in a recent debate. It also happens to be the name of the political party that he is running to represent. No, I’m not joking. This is for real. He’s a cross between […]
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Spur Tree, Ginger Watermelon Mojito, Saturday Nite & You
If you’ve been to NYC’s Spur Tree, you may have met Ginger, Watermelon & Mojito. On Saturday, I filmed mixologist Mark blend them together and chatted with people about their Spur Tree faves. It takes “a” minute to make the GWM, so be patient and feel the DJs beats or be smart and order 2.
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Baby Advice w Chef Paul & Friends @ Bunny Chow, NYC
Should you plan to have a baby or just let it happen? Chef Paul shares the St Lucia answer with friends outside the his restaurant South African restaurant Bunny Chow. You may know Chef Paul Simion from Madiba & Negril.
MY SMALL STORY: Over 300 Filmed New York Stories 