Above: my awaiting Hurricane Sandy 2012. Below: now. We’ve come a long way since then. Rebuilt better than ever thanks to the love & support of our community! And check out my pink sandbags lol! Even fashionable in the face of disaster! ?????????? ?
Long live the SOUL of Coney Island! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to my Save Coney Island meeting last night! It was a truly insightful and inspiring night full of brilliant ideas about how to reform Save Coney Island and work together to ensure the People’s Playground remains the diverse, accessible, inclusive,…
“What makes you feel fierce?” No one really answered. “What do you do really well?” @Maxalix asked her yoga class as we settled into the warrior pose. Still no one answered. I was put on the spot and then I sheepishly said as I struggled to get into pose …. “ I throw really great…
The Black Trans Lives Matter Rally at the Brooklyn Museum today was so incredibly beautiful! It was great to get away for the past few weeks but I’m so happy to be home. In a city with so much diversity, beauty, creativity and passion for change. The street was packed with the most gorgeous array…
In honor of International Dog Day I’m sharing something really close to my heart. A message that has inspired me daily and motivates me to overcome the deep heartbreak and challenges I’m currently facing. After Shimmer passed away I spoke to an animal communicator. I’ve never done this before but I was having such a…
Amazing Black Lives Matter March up the boardwalk today. Coney Island is the People’s Playground! We support the People. All races. All demographics can find freedom on our shore. So happy this March graced the boardwalk today! Photos by AJ Bernstein and Robert Galletta
In honor of International Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day we present Lola & Shimmer: Eternal best friends who have been spreading love & joy in Coney Island for 20 years…. and who will continue, despite the challenges we face, to shine here! As you may know, our beloved shop doggie extraordinaire passed away in May…