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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...
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...
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...
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
RESILIENT | A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Protests
Art, created as a form of protest, has been able to spur such powerful change in society. Here, we explore New York protest art.
Jul 27, 2020
RESILIENT | Loveland Foundation Creates Hope, Refuge for Young Black Minds
Organizations like Loveland Foundation are popping up to meet the very real need for mental health and therapy in the Black community.
Jul 27, 2020
RESILIENT | Wellness for Makers: Letter to a Resilient Maker
Contributor Missy Graff Ballone of Wellness for Makers shares her letter to a community of resilient makers.
Jul 24, 2020
RESILIENT | The Female Force Behind Black Artists + Designers Guild
Malene Barnett, activist, artist, and founder of the Brooklyn-based Black Artists + Designers Guild, is as innovative as she is resilient. We had the pleasure...