Richard Scalzo

Thousands Gather in Washington Square Park for NYC’s 420 Celebration 2025

New York, NY — On Sunday, April 20th, 2025, thousands of New Yorkers filled Washington Square Park to mark the annual 420 celebration—an exuberant gathering in support of cannabis culture, community, and advocacy. From midday until dusk, the iconic park transformed into a festival of freedom and fun, complete with clouds of smoke, music, dancing,…

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MARY FEST 2025 Brings Cannabis Culture to New Heights in NYC

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN – April 19, 2025 — Under overcast skies and a laid-back rooftop vibe, cannabis enthusiasts gathered at 53 Scott Avenue for MARY FEST 2025, a vibrant celebration of plant culture, community, and creativity. Set in the heart of Williamsburg, the event brought together brands, growers, consumers, and advocates for an afternoon of good…

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Thousands Rally at “Hands Off Our Democracy” Protest in NYC, Demanding Justice, Equity, and Systemic

NEW YORK CITY — On Saturday, April 19, 2025, thousands of protestors filled the streets of Manhattan for the Hands Off Our Democracy rally, a sweeping show of resistance against rising authoritarianism, systemic inequality, and environmental neglect. Marchers moved from Bryant Park to Central Park, raising their voices in defense of democratic rights, immigrant protections,…

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Rally at The Summit NYC to Demand Justice for Gaza in “Stand with Palestine” Protest

NEW YORK CITY – April 15, 2025 – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside The Summit NYC on East 43rd Street for the Stand with Palestine protest, just one week after a violent attack on pro-Palestinian demonstrators shocked the city. Organized by Within Our Lifetime (WOL) and supported by groups like Healthcare Workers for Palestine, Neturei…

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Steel, Rain, and Grit: Gladiators NYC Brings Medieval Combat to Central Park

In the shadow of Central Park’s Greywacke Arch, the clang of steel echoed through the rain-soaked air as Gladiators NYC, the city’s oldest armored combat league, hosted a public exhibition that transported spectators straight into a medieval battlefield. Despite overcast skies and soggy conditions, fighters suited in full plate armor stepped onto the muddy field…

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New Yorkers Rally to Defend Democracy at ‘Hands Off Our Democracy’ Protest

New York, NY — On Saturday, thousands of New Yorkers flooded the streets of Manhattan for the Hands Off Our Democracy protest, a sweeping demonstration organized in response to rising concerns over threats to democratic institutions, judicial independence, trans rights, and the growing influence of billionaires like Donald Trump and Elon Musk in U.S. politics….

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