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As seen in: The Web Writer Spotlight, The Good Men Project, London Post, SPN News, New York Street Food, Performer Magazine, Littlegate Publishing, LA-Story, French Quarter Magazine, dailynewshungary.com
Founder, & Managing editor @ Cuppabean.com.

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As seen on Drops, Audio-Issues, Web Writer Spotlight, Guitar Junky, Cuppabean, SleepMatters, and more.

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29 Phrases You Can Use When Ordering Coffee in Another Language

29 Phrases You Can Use When Ordering Coffee in Another Language

Dark robust flavors, strong smells, boiling water, a dash of milk, and maybe a bit of sugar-for most people, …

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How to Motivate Yourself When Things Are Not Going Exactly The Way You Want It | The Inspiring Jo...

How to Motivate Yourself When Things Are Not Going Exactly The Way You Want It | The Inspiring Jo...

Motivation is the fuel that drives people to accomplish many great things. It makes them feel almost invincib…

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What is Barako Coffee? Quick Facts, Information, and Recipe

What is Barako Coffee? Quick Facts, Information, and Recipe

Kapeng Barako (Liberica) was first discovered in Liberia , Africa, and so the name. In the later part of the …

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10 Production Hacks for Your Song The Next Time You're In The Studio

10 Production Hacks for Your Song The Next Time You're In The Studio

Recording, production, and sound design is a delicate and time-consuming process. Oftentimes, you're on the c…

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Guitar Junky | Music Gear Reviews, Buying Guides, & More

Guitar Junky | Music Gear Reviews, Buying Guides, & More

Guitar Junky help musicians pick the best music equipment since 2017. Check out our in-depth music gear buyin…

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Corn Dogs, Tteokbokki, Kimbap: A Field Guide to Korean Street Food Styles in NYC

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By Charles Vallena Verified
| New York Street Food
Street Eats: Galbi Box From Bapcha Last Updated: July 2026 The oil is already popping at CrunCheese in Tangram Food Hall by 11:15 on a Saturday, and the line for the walk-up window at KimGaNae down the block is already ten deep before anyone’s ordered a rice cake. Roosevelt Avenue smells like sugar, gochujang, and fry oil at the same time, which is a smell that doesn’t exist anywhere else in New York.
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Telehealth in New York: From Virtual Checkups to 'Food as Medicine' Pathways in 2026

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By Charles Vallena Verified
| New York Street Food
Food as Medicine in New York Virtual care in New York has evolved beyond simple video calls; it is now a primary gateway for residents to access essential nutrition and food-security programs. Whether you are managing a chronic condition through a Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) program or recertifying for WIC from your living room, telehealth has become the essential link between clinical advice and the food on your table. What Is the “Food as Medicine” Movement—and Why Is NYC at the Center of It?
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Hit by a Food Truck in Queens? New York's Commercial Vehicle Liability Rules Change Everything

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By Charles Vallena Verified
| New York Street Food
Hit By A Food Truck In Queens? New York's Commercial Vehicle Liability Rules Change Everything Food trucks are a familiar presence on the busy streets of Queens, serving customers along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, outside Citi Field in Flushing, and at dozens of corners throughout the borough. However, when a food truck causes an accident, the legal rules that apply are far more complex than those governing a typical car crash.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote for a local online radio, featuring local artists.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

It is much much better than traditional media. It's serve raw.