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Village Pizza Loves Its Village
For Village Pizza owner Tony Pali, his shop is more than just a pizza joint—it's the culmination of a lifelong passion for pizza, steeped in rich family tradition and guided by a desire for excellence. Tony’s journey to Village Pizza began in the Bronx, where the he was raised [...]
Lemmonade Shop is Sweet on Helping Women Find Secondhand Fashion Treasures
Photo Credit: Laura Graham/Lemmonade Shop Clothing and closets have always played a significant role in Lemmonade Shop owner Laura Graham’s life. Growing up in Nyack as the child of a single mom, Laura became an avid secondhand shopper out of necessity. Her early experiences taught her the value [...]
Glitter Thicket Shines Light on Vegan Delicacies & Local Makers
Glitter Thicket Owner Larisa Schuckle Glitter Thicket owner and Nyack native Larisa Schuckle is really living her truth. Before starting her business, she earned a degree in Animal Studies, worked at several farm sanctuaries, and was a humane educator – traveling to schools to teach students about the [...]
Christine Cordey Salon Cuts Out a “Happy Place” for Clients on South Broadway
As a third-generation stylist, Christine Cordey Salon owner Christine Locurto always knew that this industry was “in her blood.” She has been behind a chair since she was 17 years old and began her career in Warwick, NY – it was there that she learned that living and working in [...]
Hippie Dippie Threads Brings Good Vibes to South Broadway
Hippie Dippie Threads owner Brittany Verrino During the strange, dark time that was the pandemic, Hippie Dippie Threads owner Brittany Verrino found her light in the creative process. A former educator for close to a decade, Brittany taught science and wellness courses at a Special Education school. [...]
My Father’s House: Where Soul is in More than Just the Food
Adrienne Cromartie-Wolf For My Father's House Southern Cuisine owner Adrienne Cromartie Wolf, her restaurant is so much more than just that – it symbolizes a dream come true for both herself and her late father, Franklin Cromartie. Growing up, Adrienne worked alongside her dad in his catering [...]