A Cop Who’s a Clown
Michael Fandal fought crime in his police uniform. Retired, he says, he’ll continue fighting it—in costume.
Lens on New Yorkers
A Gallery Owner Who Paints a Muted Portrait of His Past
Jeff Jaffe grew up in South Africa, whose apartheid policies he found abhorrent. He eventually found a home in art.
Where Cuban Food Seeks Its Future
Monica Zaldivar and the restaurant dynasty she heads offer a glimpse into what it means to be Cuban American.
Bronx-born City Planner Can’t Get Enough of his Hometown
With his pet Cockatiels and an apartment full of New York artifacts, Sam Goodman is not your ordinary politician.
Meet Riverside Church’s Unofficial Gardener
A 73-year-old parishioner took over a messy plot in 2012, and it’s been a garden of blooms ever since.
From West Africa to the Bronx, a Retail Maven Dreams Big
Alawe Fouleratou sold dress wraps in Guinea. Now, she sells “everything” in the Bronx.
The Activist Who Ran for Governor
Randy Credico, activist, comedian, candidate, has no time to rest.