Magazine

Nov 19, 2020

TREASURE | Grateful for New York’s Many Precious Gems

New York is, and always seems to have been a place of treasures, both natural and manmade. Here are just a few of our favorites.

Nov 03, 2020

November 2020: New York “Treasure” State of Mind

A letter from the Editor

Oct 30, 2020

INTREPID | Lucky Fish Sews Masks, Hope, Inspiration for Change

New York maker Jann Cheifitz tells us, “I’m working from my previous experience in Apartheid South Africa — trying to use my skills and techniques in...

Oct 30, 2020

INTREPID | New York Programs Helping Veterans Thrive

After serving the citizens of the U.S., discharged members of the armed forces sometimes need our help getting jobs, finding housing, and dealing with the...

Oct 21, 2020

INTREPID | Are You a Fixer? How a Home Rehab Guru Hopes to Revamp a Broken System

Maker Tyreik Jackson is out to fix people’s perspective on opportunity and joy.

Oct 02, 2020

INTREPID | Helping New York Artists Get Back on Their Feet

At New York Makers, we exist to serve our community of creatives, and in addition to doing whatever we can to leverage our marketplace, we...

Oct 01, 2020

October 2020: New York "Intrepid" State of Mind

A letter from the Editor

Sep 28, 2020

ONWARD | Essential New York Restaurants and Eateries

In New York State, eating isn’t something we do to live, it’s something we live to do. And restaurateurs are looking to us for support,...

Sep 21, 2020

ONWARD | Pandemic-Distanced Fall Fun in New York State

Grab a fleece and your pumpkin spice latte because we’ve got a range of activities on our to-do list all over New York for people...

Sep 11, 2020

ONWARD | 3D Technology Is This Maker’s Best Friend

Jessica Giovachino uses 3D printing to create whimsical home accessories and playful, beautiful jewelry for GioGio Design. We sat down with her recently to understand...

Sep 03, 2020

September 2020: New York “Onward” State of Mind

A Letter from the Editor

Aug 31, 2020

PLAYFUL | Wellness for Makers: Play with Movement

Contributor Missy Graff Ballone of Wellness for Makers reminds us to play with movement.

Aug 26, 2020

PLAYFUL | You, Too, Can Find Joy As a Pet Portrait Artist...with a Little Help from Michele Cahill

Even if you don’t see yourself as the next Picasso or Frida Kahlo, trying this animal-centric art project together with some friends offers you a...

Aug 13, 2020

PLAYFUL | Long Island Backgammon Board Craftsman Creates by the Sea

Long Island maker Jean-Michel Andriot claims he’s never played backgammon in his life. He doesn’t know how to surf, either. But he crafts exquisite game boards...

Aug 13, 2020

PLAYFUL | Why Playtime Is Just Beginning

With more time inside away from friends and colleagues, kids and adults are turning to old-fashioned games to relieve stress and spend quality time together....

Aug 04, 2020

PLAYFUL | How a Teenager Created a Lake George-Themed, Family-Friendly Board Game

Bryna Haldeman began designing a game inspired by her summers with her grandparents in the Adirondacks. The Silver Bay Game, Haldeman’s board game is now available to...

Aug 01, 2020

August 2020: New York “Playful” State of Mind

A Letter from the Editor

Jul 29, 2020

NEWS | Looking Back To Go Onward

New York maker Alysia Mazzella wrote an essay on searching for bright reminders of purpose in being Black in America.

Jul 29, 2020

RESILIENT | Luv Michael Seeks to Support a Community of Strong Adults with Autism

Luv Michael is a granola company born out of a mission to train, educate, and employ individuals with autism. We sat down (remotely) to speak with...

Jul 27, 2020

RESILIENT | Peter Yi, Cider-Maker: A Portrait of Resilience

As millions of Americans face unprecedented health issues, job losses, and economic repercussion during the pandemic, the question is, how do we as individuals and...

Jul 27, 2020

NEWS | Introducing: New York Makers Podcast

Through our newly released New York Makers Podcast, we virtually encourage makers in different parts of the state to spark conversation and collaboration. In doing...

Jul 27, 2020