Beyond the Bricks Featured on CUNY TV
FRIENDS' cultural immigrant initiative, ‘Beyond the Bricks’ was featured on CUNY TV's, DiverseCITY a program celebrating the kaleidoscope of cultures that underpin the identity of New York City. This episode dives into Yorkville’s German history and features former executive director Rachel Levy highlighting FRIENDS' efforts to keep the history of
Beyond the Bricks — December 2022 neighborhood walks
In December and early January, FRIENDS partnered with Art on the Ave and Manhattan Sideways to lead a series of free, guided neighborhood walks to explore some of the sites and artworks featured in our current exhibition, BEYOND THE BRICKS. The project documents the history and stories of small businesses
Beyond the Bricks on Fox5 New York
FRIENDS' gallery walks to showcase our exhibition BEYOND THE BRICKS were recently featured on Fox5 New York. Organized in collaboration with Art on the Ave and Manhattan Sideways, the exhibition features the stories of small business owners and the historic buildings in which they are located. Paired with work by
Schaller & Weber – 1654 Second Avenue
Schaller & Weber 1654 Second Avenue New York NY 10028 NOW
Wa Jeal Sichuan Cuisine, formerly Mocca Restaurant – 1588 Second Avenue
Wa Jeal Sichuan Cuisine 1588 Second Avenue New York NY 10028 NOW
Comic Strip Live – 1568 Second Avenue
Comic Strip Live 1568 Second Avenue New York NY 10028
Tokuyama Salon – 230 East 83rd Street
Tokuyama Salon 230 East 83rd Street New York NY 10028 NOW
2nd Avenue Deli – 1442 First Avenue
2nd Avenue Deli 1442 First Avenue New York NY NOW