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Issue 04 - I <3 NY
May 2023
Featuring: Wilmah
Summer in the City: A Tour of Manhattan’s Best Parks
With its gray skies, persistent rain, and unseasonable chill, April is finally over. Meanwhile, flowers continue to bloom around the city and it’s time to plan for the warm summer days to come. Take a tour through Manhattan, from top to bottom, with this breakdown of the city’s best parks! FOR CULTURE: Marcus Garvey Park / 125th Street (4/5/6) One of the larger parks above 80th Street, Marcus Garvey Park is a lush garden and community center in the heart of Harlem. Named afte
Hannah Siegel
May 10, 20235 min read
Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux.
The world was first introduced to Lady Gaga acting in FX’s gruesome television hit, "American Horror Story." She then went on to star in "A Star is Born", "House of Gucci", and now, "Joker: Folie à Deux". Folie à Deux is a French term for “madness of two.” It is also frequently used in English to denote this specific type of schizophrenia and refers to a shared mental illness between two people. The icon herself was spotted filming scenes on the same staircase used from “Joke
Daniel Rojas
May 4, 20232 min read
Savoia: An Indie Rock Band on the Rise
Savoia by James Avalos What type of show can you expect from a band with one single out? A taste of what’s to come. The five-piece alt-rock band Savoia took the stage at Baby’s Alright this past Sunday, fresh off tour after opening for The Criticals. Their thrilling set made it well worth venturing through the stormy weather that plagued the city this past week. The show was practically an unofficial listening party for their new album, teasing the audience with unreleased tr
Ashley Murphy
May 3, 20232 min read
Pigeon Post: A Clown That Sprinkles Funny Poop on Journalist's Work
Gerrie Lim, also known as the "Pigeon Post", has been creating content on TikTok for about two years now. They have a unique approach to their videos: Lim is focused on bringing light through comedy while unfolding the current New York City drama. I wanted to reach out to Gerrie to find out the inspiration behind the content and why New York City is so special to them. What made you want to start your news channel on TikTok? Comedians I admire (Jon Stewart, John Oliver) made
Mark Bluemle
May 1, 20233 min read
Wilmah: The Greatest Band In NYC
Wilmah is a local indie band consisting of Matt Connolly (vocals and guitar) and Will O’Connor (bass). Having grown up together, the two began making music in high school and are now on their way to make their mark in the NYC music industry. Matt and Will “try to find the meaning in everything and anything”, as Will says in the interview, and their music is just that. They connect themselves to the world through their music and it shows. Their songs have amassed over one mill
Grace Bugin
May 1, 20234 min read
A Day in the Life with a College Influencer, Model, and Actress: 47Media
It's hard enough being a college student, but imagine having to be camera ready almost every day. Being booked with classes and working around photoshoots, it seems like it's impossible to get it all done. Ka'enaaloha Watson is a student at Pace University, a Model, Influencer, Creative Director, Actor, and much, much more. I wanted to follow Kaena around for a day to understand how she does it all. Here is the day in the life of Ka'enaaloha Watson!! Shot and Edited by Mark B
Mark Bluemle
May 1, 20231 min read
Live From New York!
I still remember the first day I felt invisible. I was six, and my parents had guests over, and it was late, and it felt like no one saw me or cared that I couldn't sleep without being tucked in, so I roamed the house, trying to feel seen. I stumbled into my parent's room, and their tv was on Saturday Night Live. This is how I knew it was way too late to be up, yet something about it felt so alive, like me, new york, and the season 36 cast, were all together having fun, laugh
Toni Desiree
May 1, 20238 min read
A Photographer's Day in the City
grand central station Top of the rock tribeca chelsea soho LIC Photography by Arnold Okyere
Arnold Okyere
May 1, 20231 min read
Marvel Loves New York City Just As Much As We Do!
Everyone knows that the MCU has created an expansive and impressive universe. They have explored a seemingly never-ending array of locations, from real-world places to outer space adventures that go beyond our wildest dreams. Since 2008 Marvel Studios has never shied away from their love of real-world locations, but one has stood out above the rest. New York City is the prime location for a lot of franchises, not just Marvel. But just how many times has NYC been featured in M
Lucy Anderson
May 1, 20236 min read
SumSun and KidsThatFly take on Bushwick
On April 29, @sumsun.noise and @kidsthatfly took on the main stage at Brooklyn Monarch. The local alternative pop/rock band Kids that Fly got the crowd warmed up starting their set with a groovy fan favorite, “For the Night.” Throughout their set, they managed to enchant the audience with their catchy songs and electric stage presence. Along with their own original music, they slipped in a cover of Tom Petty’s classic hit, “American Girl.” They brought the housedown by clos
Ashley Murphy
May 1, 20231 min read
We Love NY: The Issue 4 Shoot
Hi friends! I thought it would be fun to kind of talk about why we choose the issue for the month! Kind of an "Editor-In-Chief behind-the-scenes" moment. Even though I have only been in the city for 2 years, I've come to appreciate all of the amazing things that have come out of it. Especially the people! For this issue, I wanted to find bands, models, and content creators who shared the same theme: making art in a city they love. I think we successfully covered the theme of
Mark Bluemle
May 1, 20232 min read
A Playlist for City Living
A playlist for everyone who is living their city dreams right now. <3 Enjoy! By Lily Greenberg
Lily Greenberg
May 1, 20231 min read
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