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Woman Around Town: Mechele Flaum—
Making a Case for Boomers

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town

Ever since they burst onto the scene following World War II, the Baby Boomers, that pig in a python generation, have made history. On January

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J Mart Means Just Marvelous Food Shopping

Monday, July 11th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Shopping Around

Flushing, Queens is part of the U.S., but just barely. This largely Asian community is alive with street signs in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese; and

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Woman Around Town: Suzanne Walsh—
The Force Behind Creative Arts

Monday, February 28th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town

Summer is fast approaching and New York City parents will soon be faced with the challenge of finding a camp for their children. Sports camps

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Woman Around Town:Catherine Russell—Jill of All Trades

Monday, February 7th, 2011
by Quan Lam on Woman Around Town

Catherine Russell always knew she wanted to be an actress. When I asked how, she looked at me, raised her hands to her ears, and

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Vicki Abelson: Move Over Gertrude Stein

Friday, December 31st, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town

Distracted and wet, uncombed hair dripping onto her hastily tied robe, Vicki Abelson opened the front door expecting a package delivery or the like. Standing

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Woman Around Town: Lyss Stern—Mom On a Mission

Monday, August 30th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town

By Alix Cohen It’s 5:30 a.m. Oliver and Jackson wake their mom, Lyss, who pads into the kitchen, or Café Stern, to make pancakes. Breakfast

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Lovers—A Modern, Bold New Musical

Friday, July 30th, 2010
by Delisa O'Brien on Playing Around

Lovers, a self proclaimed “bold new musical” is the story of a modern age love affair that ends in heartache and tragedy. While there are

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Socialsklz—Teaching Young People Social Skills

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
by Justine Garcia on Living Around

As more young people sign on to social networking sites and sign off on face-to-face interaction, the social skills needed to function in society are

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