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Today we breezed through Historic Richmond Town to peep a really cool exhibit. The exhibit features old women’s shoes that spanned almost two centuries. Some were a bit beat and some were in mint condition. However, the highlight for me was meeting Virginia Allen, a Black Angel! She had her sample Nike Shox from 2017 on display. If you’re in the neighborhood go check out the exhibit. The Turkish bath-house clogs with mother of pearl inlays were crazzzzy! 

Setting Intentions for the Summer SolsticeCommunity Activate sends positive vibrations into their community. Community Activate, a West Brighton non profit focusing on Health and Wealth initiative's in NYCs hardest hit neighborhoods, marked the official start of summer with a powerful and serene Sound Bath this past Saturday on the picturesque Great Lawn of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church on Castleton Avenue. Led by the organization’s Health & Wellness Specialist, Lexi Aguilar of Epu Touch, the immersive sound bath ceremony utilized therapeutic vibrations from crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. Participants were guided into deep meditation, allowing the resonant frequencies to promote...

Richmond Hood Company Ignites Staten Island with Epic Go Skateboarding Day Block Party: 300+ Celebrate Skate Culture, Art, Music & Community STATEN ISLAND, NY – June 22, 2025 – Castleton Avenue erupted with vibrant energy on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, as Richmond Hood Company hosted an unforgettable Go Skateboarding Day Block Party right outside its storefront. Drawing over 300 attendees throughout the day, the event transformed the street into a dynamic hub of skate culture, street art, live music, and community spirit, attracting visitors from across the borough and as far away as Switzerland, Germany, Chicago, and Virginia. The block...