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With the help of Lloyd’s Caribbean family recipe, Llyod and Betty Campbell-Adams opened a carrot cake bakery. After Lloyd’s death in 2007, Betty quit her job to work full time at Lloyd’s. Since then she has expanded the business with nationwide and international shipping available.

Cherished business gets ultimate respect

Up until she died in 2020, Betty Campbell-Adams has envisioned passing a street sign displaying the words of her husband’s life-long business achievement, “Lloyd’s Carrot Cake Way.” more

By Stacy Driks | 4/30/23

Jayce Rodriguez, left, and Bryalana Santos pet Ellie, a 2-year-old pitbull mix looking for a family to adopt her at an event at Petco last Sunday.

Van brings rescued pets to new owners

Call it love at first bark. As Beth Marchand approached a mobile pet adoption van parked outside a Petco on Sunday, Muenster the 1-year-old shih tzu mix affectionately leapt onto her. more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rings Lehman college’s Peace Bell ahead of a March 17 speech.

Believe in power of youth, UN leader says

Last week, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came to Lehman College with an upbeat message, exhorting young audience members to believe in the power of their voices. more

By Shant Shahrigian | 3/23/16

Jorge Piña, 56, and his son Jorge Piña, 11, stick their tongues out to catch snowflakes while they wait for the 1 Train at West 238th Street on Monday.

Photographer's eye [Photo gallery]

2/18/16

The food of love [Photo gallery]

A couple enjoys an afternoon full of chocolate and wine during a Valentine’s Day event at Wave Hill on Sunday. more

2/18/16

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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