Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Scotland and New York:
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What’s
up New York, TGIF! After a
bizarre and short-lived snowstorm this week, today ushers in clear and sunny
skies.❄️ As if looking
forward to warmer spring weather wasn’t enough, there’s a bunch of restaurants
ready to open their doors in the Spring of 2021. 🍛🥳️ A new photo
exhibition celebrates 12
LGBT elders that once lived their truth in secret. 📸🌈 The LGTBQ
community and business owners in NYC are receiving long-overdue
recognition from the Department of Small Business Services.🏳️🌈💰 A film funded by
Trans Filmmakers Project, IFP Narrative Lab, and others is receiving a UK
deal. Garden
Left Behind follows the main character as they try to navigate NYC
as an undocumented immigrant and trans youth. 🎥🥂 "Our
Light Through Darkness” is a photography collection from filmmaker
LaQuann Dawson, celebrating LGTBQ creatives and stories. 📖📷 President Joe
Biden’s selection for assistant HHS secretary, Rachel
Levine will be the first openly transgender federal official
confirmed by the U.S Senate. 🎊📰 Song: Jenna
Holiday - Egoist App: Tunein
Radio It
is imperative that every human being’s freedom and human rights are
respected, all over the world. –
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir |
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Overdue Dues LGBTQ Business Owners Get Benefits From SBS Almost
two years since previous city council-member Ritchie Torres introduced a bill
that required the SBS to certify LGBTQ-owned businesses, some progress has
arrived. The Department of
Small Business Services will be giving LGTBQ owned business owners access to
essential benefits, city contracts, educational programs, and more.
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Restaurant Debuts Spring Will Bring Restaurant Openings To New York New
York has not lost its resilience! Restaurant owners of 7 Grain Army,
Daughter, and other eateries are planning to open their doors in the Spring
of 2021. Read more about
each restaurant's menu and how they overcame the odds to set an opening date
amidst pandemic uncertainty.
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Exhibition of Truth LGBTQ+ Seniors Star in Candid Photography The
luxury building known as The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights will now be home
to a moving art exhibition. The collection of photography titled, “Not
Another Second” will consist of portraits of individuals that have only
recently shared their sexuality publicly. Read about each of
the 12 seniors that participated and how they found themselves living a free
and transparent life.
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What’s
up New York, We are looking
forward to brisk weather without rain today, that doesn't mean we won't get
some snow clusters. ⛄️ You don’t need to
sacrifice flavor or comfort to eat plant-based, Galioto’s
delicatessen is proving that with their all-vegan menu. 🌱🇮🇹 Kind samaritans
are providing
escorts from a Brooklyn subway station after an increase in violent
incidents. 🚂😁 Has our water been
contaminated by Gateway Great Kills Park’s radiation issue? A petition is
growing under the radar, requesting that Mayor Bill de Blasio run more tests
on our waterways. 🌊🚰 Is our hustling
and bustling city prepared for a car-free
Union Square? 🚫🚘 A new Uber
green feature might help riders travel in a more eco-conscious
fashion. 🚖🌍 Governor Andrew
Cuomo gave New Yorkers an outline of the $29
billion collection of green projects NYC has lined up this year. 🤑♻️ These works of art from
Rebecca Moses are dedicated to frontline workers and their experiences during
the pandemic. 🏥🎨 Song: Alice
Kristianson - Marilyn App: Clarity
Money Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the
world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. —Margaret Mead |
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Self Policing Community
Community Safety Movement Grows in Brooklyn After
an unfortunate increase in neighborhood violence against women, some NYC
residents are taking it upon themselves to protect the streets. Safe Walks
NYC was founded by Peter Kerre. The initiative has gathered an astonishing
170 volunteers to date, most of whom are women trying to protect other women.
Kerre is also the
founder of Street Riders NYC.
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Plant Based Goodness
Galioto’s Delicatessen Serving Vegan Italian Eats Find
meaty and savory dishes like eggplant parmesan, fresh mozzarella centered
Caprese and more at the counter at Galioto’s Delicatessen. More signature
vegan menu items include Reginetti Caponata and Pepperoni Misti. Learn more about
their cruelty-free menu before planning your visit.
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Creativity Fueled Thanks
Rebecca Moses’ Art Thanking Healthcare Workers Since
asking her audience to submit their personal pandemic experiences in exchange
for custom artwork, Rebecca Moses has compiled quite the collection. Her work
captures the progression of the COVID lockdown, from news briefs to
quarantine. Take a look at the
intimate portraits and read more about the sentiment behind the
project.
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