Snapshot NY: Woman Holds Charity Skydiving Event 10 Years After Undergoing Brain SurgeryWhen Alyssa Carfi was 18 years old, doctors removed a cluster of blood vessels by her brain stem.
Snapshot NY: Tiny Harlem Apartment Home To Popular Jazz ParlorOn Sundays in Harlem's Sugar Hill, the sounds of jazz bring one apartment building to life.
Snapshot NYC: Deaf Umpire Calls 'Em Like He Sees 'Em On The FieldJon Breuer's career as a high school umpire in New Jersey is demanding: He's called hundreds of games, but hasn't heard a single one.
Snapshot New York: Steve Derewicz, 85, Has Been Fighting Fires For 55 YearsAt the age of 85, Steve Derewicz stands as the eldest among the bravest.
Snapshot New York: Olympian Tries For Glory Amid Battle With Parkinson'sRoberto Carcelen is a cross country skiier. Now, at the age of 48, he's coming out of retirement and taking one more shot at Olympic glory.
'I Don't Quit At Anything I Do': From Foster Care To The NYPD, Bodybuilder Julie Camacho Tackles Life's ObstaclesThrough intensive weight training, Julie Camacho has remolded herself into a competitive bodybuilder. But that's not her biggest transformation.
'They Give Me A Reason To Live': Truck Driver's Passion Is Saving AnimalsMike Stura isn't a farmer. He's a truck driver who defends the defenseless.
After Escaping War-Torn Homeland, One-Handed Martial Artist Finds Success In QueensSports offer a path to better ourselves through competition. For one martial artist it’s been a way to a new life.
Shoeshine Guild Goes Beyond The Luster To Embrace Kindness, Save LivesKevin Tuohy and his staff in Chelsea Market are giving the job of shining shoes some new found prestige.
Rarest Baseball Cards From 1800s Up For Auction In Long IslandOne family held on to a set of 1888 baseball cards that are now worth a small fortune at auction later this month.
Doughnut Maker Survives Shooting, Praises 'Life Is Too Short To Not Enjoy Every Moment'From a brush with death to baking doughnuts, Black Label Donuts' Rich Eng is grateful for his life with no time to waste.
It's Possible The Country's Next Great Stand-Up Comic Is Taking Part In The 'Kids 'N Comedy' WorkshopIt's not often you hear the phrase "family friendly comedians." For kids looking for a more creative way to use their funny bone, one 13-year-old is learning how to make comedy a career.
One Man's Unbridled Passion About Archery May Drive His Prized Pupil To The 2020 Olympics In TokyoThe epicenter of archery is not New York, yet. One coach is introducing the sport to minority youth, and the results are better than anyone could've expected.
Chalk Artist's Fleeting Creations A Homage To The Enduring Nature Of New YorkersValentine's Day is often celebrated with gifts of jewelry or flowers, but one man finds a way to spread joy with art that doesn't last.