“Sandy” Relief Efforts In Queens, New York

Walking through Queens, I came across a Woodhaven based relief center providing food, clothes and money to those in Far Rockaway and Coney Island. They share what their immediate needs are and how you can help those uprooted by “Sandy”.

“Sandy” Causes A Fueling Fury @ Brooklyn’s Hess Gas Station

I was walking up 4th avenue in Brooklyn and I see something I have never seen before. Cars were in 2 lines. Each was over a mile. Some drivers had been waiting for over 10 hours. I talk to the drivers and gas-traffic cop as I walk the line of cars. People’s cars were running out of gas so they had to push their way along.

New York Small Businesses, Residents During Sandy #East Village Feedback

Thursday afternoon I took a stroll from Delancey to Union Square. At Clinton & Houston, I talked with the owner art-bar Culture Fix. Then met a homelss crew that shared some advice for those temporarily homeless. As I was walking up 1st avenue, I noticed about 30 or so people standing around outside 100 year old Saifee hardware store. They were all charging their batteries. The owner is sharing the power from their generator and provided multiple outlets. At 12th street and 1st avenue, I notice a sign for free curry and met the owner of Sapparo restaurant. They have been in business for over 30 years. The resturant was full and people were leaving tips of appreciation. As I was leaving the East Village, I came across the Guardian Angels, who shared some important tips for roaming the NYC streets wihout street lights.

The Guardian Angels Patrol “Sandy” East Village

The Guardian Angels share some advice on safety.

Sapporo Offers Free Curry To “Sandy” East Village Residents

Sapporo restaurant is a 30 year staple of the East Village. I noticed the sign for free curry and asked the owner their story.

Stylist Melanie, From Amsterdam To NYC

Stylist Melanie, From Amsterdam To NYC

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  When you visit a city or country that you would like to live and work, how do you make the leap from tourist visa to resident? Short answer, have brunch at Balthazar.  Melanie arrived in NYC with a 3 week visa hoping that it could be longer. During her 1st week in NYC while having coffee at Balthazar, she got a random invite to a BBQ. She told her American friend  “I don’t know anyone in the City so I’m just going to go.” Well, following her intuition lead to her first job and 4 years in NYC working for editors from  Vogue, Elle, Glamour, etc.

Annette Frey, Biscuits by Lambchop – Founder & Doggie Lifestyle Expert

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  I thought I was just filming a story about a NYC dog lover and met Annette Frey, a dog owner that created a healthy treat Biscuits by Lambshops that’s distributed at dog shops around NYC and online. What happens if your dog is allergic to every treat on the market, leaving you with no edible reward options? Annette thought she was out of luck after her dog Lambchop developed a myriad of medical issues, including kidney disease and food allergies, and was placed on strict dietary guidelines. With nothing to reward him but a “good boy” and a pat on the head, she knew she had to do more. She not only developed a healthy treat that he loved but now those treats are available at shops around New York City such as Bark Place on the upper east side, Salty Paw, Paw Paw and Urban Canis in Soho.

Biscuits by Lambchop™ dog treats are free of gluten, soy, corn, rice, dairy, eggs, nuts, animal proteins and preservatives and are low in fat, sodium and phosphorus to accommodate the needs of dogs who have these restrictions in their diet, such as those with some types of kidney, liver and pancreas problems.