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Welcome to the Epicenter NYC podcast. Every week we share an in-depth look at one of our top stories. We'll also take a moment to share a story from one our neighbors - someone like you! For more visit us at epicenter-nyc.com and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Cherie Conliffe's CherVitality and the Power of Moringa
Cherie Conliffe grew up in Brownsville, where corner stores were filled with junk food and her family’s traditional West Indian foods were hard to find. Living in a food desert, she quickly realized the gaps in nutrition education. This became the jump-off point to a career in wellness.
During the pandemic Cherie started CherVitality, and is now bringing Caribbean nutrition to her community through Moringa and other traditional herbal teas. In this episode we talk to Cherie to learn more about the inspiration behind CherVitality and what’s next.
https://www.chervitality.com/shop
https://earnestfoods.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earnest-flowers-on-building-a-healthier-community/id1566957004?i=1000654158169
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How a Jackson Heights art shop became a community haven
On the corner of 85th Street in Jackson Heights, A.R.T. (short for Art Retail Therapy), has more than just brushes and colored pencils. It’s a space that invites artists and non-artists alike to share their art and life stories – or to simply get lost among the well-stocked shelves. Francisco Segarra opened A.R.T. in 202. Today, the Queer and Latinx-owned shop is a community arts center.
In this episode we talk with Francisco and business partner Charlie Márquez to learn more about A.R.T., running a small business, and building a community.
https://www.artretailtherapy.com/classes-events-figure-drawing-art-events/witch-craft-night-noche-de-manualidades-para-brujitxs-25-adults
https://www.artretailtherapy.com/
https://epicenter-nyc.com/how-jackson-heights-art-shop-became-a-community-haven/
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Earnest Flowers on Building a Healthier Community
In February of 2021, Earnest Flowers opened a natural and organic grocery store in the heart of Southeast Queens called Earnest Foods. Since then, the store has become a vital source for residents – offering sugarless, gluten-free, and organic products in an area where options like these are scarce. And while at first, there was a trickle of customers – neighbors, or those who saw it in local newspapers, the business quickly cemented loyalty by going beyond standard customer service.
In this episode we sit down with Earnest as he shares his journey from participating in local farmers markets during the pandemic to establishing a full-scale grocery store. We also talk about his commitment to supporting other minority and local businesses, and the broader implications of food access in his community.
https://earnestfoods.com/
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Agamems Beauty, a natural skincare line born from a 911 operator’s battle with stress
Danielle Copper suffered from severe eczema in her teens and early twenties. And despite numerous consultations with dermatologists and treatments like antibiotics, creams, and cortisone shots, her condition didn’t improve.
So she decided create her own skincare products – starting with a face soap. She saw an immediate improvement in her skin and confidence. Encouraged by her own results, Danielle left her job as a 911 operator and founded Agamems Beauty to help others with similar issues. The company is built on the idea of using natural ingredients to provide effective skincare solutions.
In this episode we sit down with Danielle to hear more about her journey.
https://agamems.com/
https://epicenter-nyc.com/small-biz-spotlight/
https://www.chervitality.com/
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American Museum of Natural History’s Paul Sweet on Birding in NYC
Not too long ago I was heading home after a trek through Forest Park and saw a swarm of black-colored birds — hundreds of them — in the sky, trees and power lines, on rooftops and lawns and on sidewalks across the street. Fascinated by the super-flock, I consulted a couple bird experts, sharing pictures and a video.
Paul Sweet, a collection manager at the American Museum of Natural History’s department of ornithology, was one of the experts who confirmed that these weren’t crows, but common grackles. Sweet, a Brooklyn resident, has worked at the museum for 32 years. One of the most common misconceptions he’s heard is the one I brought up.
https://epicenter-nyc.com/mistaking-blackbirds-with-hitchcocks-in-queens/
https://www.nycgovparks.org/places-to-go/birding
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/birding
https://www.nycaudubon.org/events-birding/programs-and-events/local-trips-classes
https://www.feministbirdclub.org/
https://www.instagram.com/latinooutdoors_nyc/
https://www.meetup.com/outdoor-afro-ny/
https://www.amnh.org/research/vertebrate-zoology/ornithology
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Resilience on the menu at authentic Dominican restaurant, Puerto Viejo
On weekend nights, Puerto Viejo in Prospect Heights is packed with New Yorkers and visitors alike. Many stay for hours, sipping morir soñando and eating sancocho while chatting with friends or longtime restaurant staff. In this episode we sit down with Maritza Abreu, the daughter of founders Cristina and Eduardo Abreu. Maritza is now in charge of marketing and events for the family restaurant. And her parents' work has also inspired her to start a business of her own – a hot sauce company called “Pisqueya”.
https://epicenter-nyc.com/resilience-on-the-menu-at-authentic-dominican-restaurant/
https://www.puertoviejony.com/
https://pisqueya.com/products/pisqueya-smoky-hot-sauce
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