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

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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

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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

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Finnegans Wake – 1361 First Avenue

Finnegans Wake 1361 First Avenue New York NY

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Schaller & Weber – 1654 Second Avenue

Schaller & Weber 1654 Second Avenue New York NY 10028 NOW

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Wa Jeal Sichuan Cuisine, formerly Mocca Restaurant – 1588 Second Avenue

Wa Jeal Sichuan Cuisine 1588 Second Avenue New York NY 10028 NOW

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Comic Strip Live – 1568 Second Avenue

Comic Strip Live 1568 Second Avenue New York NY 10028

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Tokuyama Salon – 230 East 83rd Street

Tokuyama Salon 230 East 83rd Street New York NY 10028 NOW

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Brady’s Bar – 1583 Second Avenue

Brady's Bar 1583 Second Avenue New York NY NOW

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2nd Avenue Deli – 1442 First Avenue

2nd Avenue Deli 1442 First Avenue New York NY NOW

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