Jon and Bernard Whalen are a father and son writing-duo who recently released their second co-authored book, “The NYPD’s First Fifty Years: Politicians, Police Commissioners and Patrolmen.” The book includes…
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After spending many years working relatively secure jobs in research, marketing and sales in the corporate world, Geri Stengel transitioned to the uncharted land of freelancing. Since 1994, she’s been…
Read moreLong-time NY businessman and marketer gives back by teaching
“When I was much younger, I wanted to be a chemical engineer, but as I got a little older, I guess my mind turned more towards business,” says Myron Gould,…
Read moreFirst female Asian elected official on the East Coast continues to give back and speak up
Ellen Young is not one to stay still, or stay quiet. The 62-year-old volunteers as the first, and only, Asian member of the Grievance Committee for the Second, Eleventh, and…
Read moreHarlem cook realizes dream and opens vegan soul food restaurant
Owning her own restaurant is something Brenda Beener has wanted for a very long time. “I didn’t even realize it, until I started talking to people,” says Beener, who is known…
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