Garrett Owen

1 month ago | otdowntown.com | Brian Berger |Garrett Owen

Standing on the steps of City Hall, District 1 Council Member Christopher Marte, flanked by council members, supporters, and advocacy groups, took aim at artificial turf fields in New York City. "Our parks should be green, healthy, and fighting climate change," Marte said on Feb. 27. The council member is the driving force behind the so-called "Touch Grass Bill," legislation that seeks to stop New York City from using artificial, synthetic turf in parks.

Jul 31, 2024 | thevillagesun.com | Garrett Owen

BY GARRETT OWEN | You could hear the savage music only when entering the park, but you smelled the scene well beforehand. It is heavy stuff, with every note a mark of aired-out aggression. It sounded like a grudge. There aren’t so much melodies to these songs as there are repetitive, crunching guitar riffs and driving, thundering drums, sometimes on beat, sometimes not.

Jul 5, 2024 | timeout.com | Garrett Owen

NewsWe hung out at the new Manhattan diner from 11pm to 7am. Here’s what it was like. Written by Garrett OwencontributorFriday July 5 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Garrett Owen for Time Out New York AdvertisingNew York City's reputation as the city that never sleeps has waned in recent years, but a new 24/7 diner is seeking to breathe new life into the epithet we’re so proud of.

Jun 3, 2024 | amny.com | Garrett Owen

Brothers Niall and Ian Conroy, who came to New York from Tipperary, Ireland, have been Rangers fans for decades, even before they bought Mustang Harry’s, a bar just a few blocks from Madison Square Garden, that has been the gathering place of New York Rangers fans since 1995.  For the Conroys, their love of the team matches their adoration of the fans. “It’s their grit,” Naill says of the fanbase. “Their heart. There’s no quit in them.” Win or lose, the Rangers fans refuse to give up. Ian agrees.

Apr 18, 2024 | catholicphilly.com | Garrett Owen

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11As Chief Philanthropy Officer for The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, I am inspired by those who empower our community’s parishes, schools, ministries, and organizations every day with their thoughtful giving.