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The Rise of the Tote Bag in Brooklyn - Get Yours at Friends NYC
If there's one thing New Yorkers can agree on, it's that the tote bag is essential to life in the city. We often spend epic days on the go from one thing to the next, and with a cute tote in tow, w...
Witchy Ways: How to Use Ritual Candles
If you’re new to the world of candles and their many uses, you may be wondering how to get started. Ritual candles have been used for centuries in a variety of rituals and ceremonies, and there ar...
Witchy Ways: Labradorite Crystal Meaning + Uses
Labradorite crystal's hallmark is transformation and change. Viewed as a power stone, allowing one to see through illusions and determine the actual form of your dreams and goals. It is used in mag...
Friends NYC x TheBrooklynBookworm Bookclub : Q&A with author Jen Winston
We're so excited about our next Friends NYC x TheBrooklynBookworm Book Club pick: GREEDY: Notes From a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much by Jen Winston. People are absolutely RAVING. It was a 2022 Lambd...
Give Good Gifts: 5 Libra Season Gifting Ideas
When it comes to finding the perfect gift for those the celebrate Libra season, it’s all about balance. Libras most appreciate thoughtful and practical gifts that are also aesthetically pleasing. ...
Best Pop Culture Halloween Moments: Movies and Television
It’s that time of year again where people start getting excited for Halloween! Some people love the holiday because they get to dress up in costumes, while others are all about the spooky season it...
Celebrate Latinx Makers at Friends for Hispanic Heritage Month
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! A time to celebrate the culture, history, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx-Americans. At Friends NYC, we carry the work of many Latinx makers, an...
10 Unique NYC Gifts That Will Delight Any New Yorker
The New Yorker is as unique and complicated as the city she inhabits. Which can make shopping for them difficult! This holiday season, let your friends at Friends guide you to the perfect NYC gift ...
Friends NYC x Farm to People Kitchen & Bar Neighborhood Partnership Alert!
Friends NYC has been a long-time supporter and fan of the Farm to People CSA. Owners Mary and Emma are actually some of their oldest customers. For nearly two decades (!!!), our Friends co-founders...