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Maria Newsom

Maria Newsom

Maria is a contributing writer at Bklyner, with a focus on human-interest stories. An archive of these stories, as well as articles written for other publications, her blogs, and family-friendly recip
Mar
17
Essential Business: Ajwa Grocery Carries On

Essential Business: Ajwa Grocery Carries On

Ajwa grocery. Maria Newsom/BklynerOn ordinary days, the AJWA Grocery at the intersection of Coney Island and Foster Avenues in
4 min read
Jan
30
For Women, from Women: Jazeeba Beauty Salon

For Women, from Women: Jazeeba Beauty Salon

Jazeeba salon, Maria Newsom/BklynerMIDWOOD—The mixed-use architecture which defines the stretch of Foster Avenue from MacDonald to Ocean Avenues,
7 min read
May
03
The Art Studio Under The El Where Everyone Shines

The Art Studio Under The El Where Everyone Shines

Artist and sculptor Emin Guliyev helps student with the body of a horse. Photo courtesy of My Way CenterKENSINGTON – When
6 min read
May
11
Marine Florists – Carrying on a 120 year long legacy

Marine Florists – Carrying on a 120 year long legacy

Marine Florists [http://www.marineflorists.com] at 1995 Flatbush Avenue, where Flatlands meets Marine Park at its northern tip, has
8 min read
Mar
22
Neighbor Spotlight: Double High Five, Keep it Alive!

Neighbor Spotlight: Double High Five, Keep it Alive!

Thank you to our reader Lori Goldkind for suggesting this interview. Know a neighbor you’d like to see recognized
8 min read
Dec
28
CrossFit: A Path to True Fitness For Rebels At Heart

CrossFit: A Path to True Fitness For Rebels At Heart

“CrossFit is very primal. It stimulates the central nervous system.”Photo by Lisa HaefnerMaria has been doing epic profiles for
7 min read
Nov
23
Always Smiling – Three Generations of Dentists, Stories and Holiday Cards

Always Smiling – Three Generations of Dentists, Stories and Holiday Cards

(left to right) Dr. Andrew Moshman, Dr. Howard Moshman, Dr. Stanley Moshman (Photo by Margaret Wheeler-Frothingham)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – I wanted
13 min read
Oct
25
Confectionately Yours – Conversation With The Son-Of-A-Son-Of-A-Candymaker

Confectionately Yours – Conversation With The Son-Of-A-Son-Of-A-Candymaker

Jomart Chocolates, 2917 Avenue R, Brooklyn NYMARINE PARK – I pull in front of an unpretentious ‘60s modern storefront at 2917
16 min read
Aug
31
Brooklyn’s First 24 Hour Diner Still Going Strong Six Decades Later

Brooklyn’s First 24 Hour Diner Still Going Strong Six Decades Later

George’s Diner on Coney ISland Avenue (Photo Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)DITMAS PARK: George’s Diner on Coney Island Avenue
14 min read
Nov
08
Yakhil Yakubov On Uzbekistan, Democracy, And Unclaimed Shoes

Yakhil Yakubov On Uzbekistan, Democracy, And Unclaimed Shoes

It’s rarely a simple transaction when you visit Yakhil Yakobov, the cobbler of Foster Avenue. You don’t just
15 min read