The Poet's Corner Blog

Oct 5, 20223 min read

Edgar Berlanga: The Humanitarian Behind the Champion

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Super-middleweight contender and champion Edgar Berlanga is known for his...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

“A Bronx Tale” Star, Joseph D’Onofrio: Where is He Now?

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes From his role as "Slick" in A Bronx Tale to playing young Joe Pesci in...

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Freedom Williams: International Musician Making his Legacy as the Owner of C&C Music Factory

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Freedom Williams is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who...

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Tuffy Questell: “Everything I do is about being inspired in order to inspire others.”

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes As a New York native, Tuffy Questell has been in the entertainment industry...

Jul 29, 20222 min read

CRF’s 5th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K in Honor of Their Newest Warrior, Jesselyn Silva, Sat. 6/18

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes The Cristian Rivera Foundation is excited to honor their newest warrior,...

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Robert “Bob” Sancho—Influential in the Rise of Latin Jazz in the Bronx

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Robert Sancho is known for his influential hand in the rise of Latin Jazz in...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

DJ Hector Romero: “When You’re Passionate About Something, You're Never Going to Feel..."

DJ Hector Romero: “When You’re Passionate About Something, You're Never Going to Feel like You're Working” An Exclusive Feature on NYC...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

Mike Mo$es: Rising Contemporary Artist

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Mike Mo$es has been an artist since before he could walk. He recalled falling...

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Christina Pipia: Making a Name for Herself as a Bodybuilder, Competitor, and Lifestyle Coach

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Christina Pipia is making a name for herself as a bodybuilder, competitor,...

Jul 29, 20222 min read

John Vigorito— New School Music Executive

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes John Vigorito is so much more than the CEO of Loud Era Records— he is a music...

Jul 29, 20222 min read

Gio Urshela and Kenan Thompson Help CRF Kick-Off Brain Tumor Awareness Month...

Gio Urshela and Kenan Thompson Help the Cristian Rivera Foundation Kick-Off Brain Tumor Awareness Month by Honoring “Rock Star” Warrior,...

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Interview with Maria Soccor: “Being successful is being happy and doing what you love.”

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Multi-award-winning film director, writer, producer, stage and film actress,...

Jul 29, 20222 min read

Baseball Living-Legend Luis Polonia Reflects on his Amazing Career

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes Luis Polonia is known for his rewarding career of 30 years as a professional...

Jul 29, 20222 min read

Kenan Thompson’s Milestone of 1500 Sketches on SNL

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes and Robert Haymer-Johnson Kenan Thompson reached a milestone accomplishment of...

Jul 29, 20222 min read

Interview with DJ Michael Narvaez: The only place that success comes before work is the dictionary.

An Exclusive Feature on NYC Tastemakers by Cassidy Paredes From a young age, DJ Michael Narvaez was captivated by the artistic and...