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Addressing the Aging Out Crisis
Photo by Nicoleta Papavasilakis
Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center has been a home for kids with complex medical conditions for over thirty years. The residential center in Yonkers not only houses children, but also gives them opportunities to live a full life. In this two part series, here is a look the one-of-a-kind care they’re providing for the children there.
Amatuer Night Gives Rising Stars a Start
Photo by Nicoleta Papavasilakis
So many musicians and performers have gotten their start at the Apollo Theater on 125th Street in Harlem. Recently, the historic venue hosted their legendary Amateur Night for the fist time since the pandemic. WFUV's Nicoleta Papavasilakis got to talk to the winner of the "Child Star of Tomorrow" category and get a history lesson on the theater.
Giant Puppet Brings the Refugee Journey to NYC
Photo by Nicoleta Papavasilakis
Astoria, NYC's 'Little Greece'
Photo by Nicoleta Papavasilakis
I took part in WFUV's ‘Littles’ series where we explore different cultural communities in New York City. In this installment, I walk through Astoria-- the Little Greece of the Metropolitan area.
Brooklyn Art Studio Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Photo Courtesy of Breakfast Studio
While many artists use pencils, paint, or clay, Breakfast Studio uses technology to make their masterpieces. Breakfast is a Kinetic Art Studio in Brooklyn. They are a team of artists and software engineers that bring their creations to life with interactive moving parts. I spoke with Zolty, one of the cofounders of Breakfast Studio about some of their forward thinking art pieces.