Celebrating Community
Midtown Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javitz Center – which was designated the United States’ largest vaccination site at its peak 10 months ago – served a new purpose and reminded many of a pre-pandemic past. It hosted the 5th Annual Anime NYC, an immersive and interactive pop culture festival that celebrates Japanese animation and culture, from November 19 to 21. “While […]
While covering the return of Anime NYC 2021 at the Jacob K. Javitz Center, the Red Hook Star-Revue also spoke with Mexican-born cosplayer entertainer and self-taught costume designer Azulette who currently calls New York City “home.” She discovered her passion for cosplay during high school when her classmates gave her her first costume of Cardcaptor Sakura as a gift. Since […]
On Commerce St., right off of Van Brunt St., there’s a black door that says Pearl Street Caviar. I’ve passed by many times without ever paying attention to it, but Pearl Street Caviar product specialist Monica Olivares and founder Craig Page were kind enough to talk to me about their business and take me on a tour. Though I didn’t […]