Chaya Jugenheimer may only be 23 years old, but she has already made an impact serving her community. As the Salvation Army’s Spring Valley Corps’ Afterschool Program Director, Jugenheimer oversees children in grades first through sixth both during the school year and in the organization’s Summer Fun Program, which runs four weeks throughout the summer. […]
For Modern Druid owner Morgana Brennan, inspiration can strike from the most unlikely of places—even essential oils. Brennan, a healthcare worker who immigrated to New York from Dublin in 1992, founded the nearly three-year-old magic business after taking an Irish Pagan School course in Ogham—an early medieval alphabet whose 20 symbols correspond to specific trees […]
Antrim Playhouse was packed with over 500 visitors last Sunday, as the venue celebrated a return to form. Complete with tours of the building, the smooth tunes of a Maureen’s Jazz Cellar band, and speeches from the Antrim Players board, the bustling event marked the beginning of a new chapter for Antrim Playhouse, the longest […]
For Characters on Call founder Kathryn Gonzalez, being a princess is not just about playing dress up. While Gonzalez founded her character entertainment business in 2016, the seasoned actor has been donning princess and mascot costumes for the delight of children since her own youth. “My sister passed away from leukemia just before I was […]
When Nyack hairstylist Christine Cordey is behind the chair, one thing is certain—salon guests are in good hands. The founder of Christine Cordey Salon is coming up on over a decade of owning the business, with the South Broadway establishment celebrating its eleventh year anniversary on May 16. Cordey herself, however, has been styling hair […]
At Estrella’s Cafe in Nanuet, authentic Mexican American dining is the name of the game. Named after owner Justa Feria’s daughter Estrella, the family-owned spot serves everything from classic diner food to traditional Mexican dishes, such as a variety of enchiladas and huaraches, which are made with homemade corn tortillas. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, Feria […]