Over the winter, I began to collect photographs of found objects from the streets and sidewalks of Bensonhurst. My goal was to preserve these snapshots and I've begun to do so in my own poetry. I think these discarded — "unclaimed and unnamed" — objects can offer us insight into ownership, the lost and found, and our broader, modern urban streetscape that's emerged from consumption habits and movement. Visit the gallery here.

This September, Angel the Pigeon turns 3. First imagined in 2023, Angel has been a steadfast icon of our literary aspirations. To celebrate three years of the poet-activist bird, we'll be highlighting her favorite moments as Editor-in-Coo of The Utrecht Pigeon: stay tuned for updates.