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How a Drum Line Director Spends Her Sundays
Stacy Kovacs, who founded Fogo Azul NYC, totes her drums around the city, fends off her cat and never watches TV.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Stacy Kovacs, who founded Fogo Azul NYC, totes her drums around the city, fends off her cat and never watches TV.
By Nancy A. Ruhling
Alessandro Zamperla, the president of the group that manages the park, makes time for espresso and snacks while keeping an eye on all the rides.
By Paul Frangipane
George Gaffney, the top concierge at the Beekman hotel, goes restaurant hopping for breakfast with his family, then helps tourists find the best brunch spots.
By David Gardner
She makes children laugh during the week, but on Sundays it’s her turn to enjoy herself: movies, fancy treats and museum trips with her 6-year-old son.
By Lia Picard
Dr. Alex Arroyo, a director of pediatric medicine in Brooklyn, gets to live out his “Star Wars” dreams, practice jujitsu and make a big mess while cooking for his family.
By Sarah Bahr
Lynn Bodnar Kelly, executive director of Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project, e-bikes through Brooklyn and roller skates to the beat of Beyoncé.
By Alix Strauss
Regina Rocke makes snowballs for her sauna classes, snuggles with her cats, works on her towel dances and texts with her fiancée nonstop.
By Tammy LaGorce
Mr. Williams loves people-watching and pasta with his wife. But when he’s writing on Sundays? No judgment allowed.
By Andrew Cotto
Mr. Rainey starts his day with tea, and then it’s time for fancy cars, making beats and Call of Duty with his friends.
By Ilana Kaplan
Rafael Rodriguez works at one of the few libraries open on Sundays in New York City. That means his day is busy, but he still finds time for a little “Mad Men.”
By Alix Strauss
Ms. Laney-Hamilton, who plays for the New York Liberty, is often in the gym for hours on Sundays, for practice or games. But when she’s not, it’s time to shop and pray.
By Claire Fahy
Tembe Denton-Hurst delivers fresh-baked biscuits all over New York City, then curls up with a comfort movie when it’s time for bed.
By Vivian Ewing
Ms. Lauren hangs out with bunnies, grabs some ice cream and makes time for a workout — all while scouting new ideas for her candy business.
By Ilana Kaplan
Before Mr. Cato gets ready for his week with Stephen Colbert, he’s playing games with his daughter, hiding in hoodies and making music of his own.
By Tammy LaGorce
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Stef Dag, host of “Hot & Single,” goes cafe-hopping with friends, boxes in the park and gets ready for a comedy set at The Stand.
By Inge Oosterhoff
Dani Lubnitzki, who is better known as Dani Luv, puts his own spin on Sinatra during the week, but on Sundays he shops for his grandchildren and has a jam session with friends.
By Rachel Sherman
Before he hits the stage for an improv show, Mr. Cherry cuddles with his rescue dog, Shrek, battles his wife in video games and heads to the movies.
By Sarah Bahr
Angel López, who goes by Monxo, fills his Sundays with art, music, gardening with his daughter and TV classics.
By Alix Strauss
Katie Davis McCarthy, the only woman to regularly compete in the New York Racing Association, spends the day racing thoroughbreds in Queens, often alongside her husband and brother.
By Scott Enman
Yannick Benjamin has been training for the wheelchair race at the New York City Half Marathon, meditating and taking breaks to enjoy (but not critique) wine with his wife.
By Lia Miller
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