It’s a sweet tribute to “The Original Candyman.” 

When Economy Candy first opened on the Lower East Side in 1937, Joe DiMaggio had just led the New York Yankees to World Series victory, the Lincoln Tunnel first married Manhattan to New Jersey and the petite Rivington Street shop’s eventual decades-tenured proprietor was just 20 years old. 

On Saturday, July 29, Morris ‘Moishe’ Cohen’s name will be emblazoned at the corner he helped make so sweet. 

“After years of petitioning and presenting in front of various community and city officials, we are thrilled to announce that the corner of Rivington Street and Essex Street will now bear the name “Morris ‘Moishe’ Cohen Way” in honor of Economy Candy’s founder, the Original Candyman,” ​​Skye Greenfield Cohen, Economy Candy’s chief creative wrote in an email. 

Cohen’s family had been hoping for the honor since his death at the age of 97 in 2015, Greenfield Cohen wrote. They began a letter-writing campaign in 2020 and collected signatures with the help of other area business owners and local City Council member Christopher Marte. Their efforts finally collected all the required rubber stamps earlier this year.  

“Having the ceremony on July 29th is incredibly meaningful to the Cohen family as Moishe’s birthday was July 28th and his son, Jerry’s birthday is on July 30th,” Greenfield Cohen wrote. 

A dedication ceremony is planned for 10:30am on Saturday when the new “Morris ‘Moishe’ Cohen Way” sign joins Rivington’s existing marker. Councilmember Marte and other electeds are expected to attend. 

The dedication will be followed by a party around Economy Candy replete with special treats, goodie bags and contributions by other confectionary vendors until 6pm. 

“This is an incredible honor for Moishe and for the entire extended Cohen family,” Greenfield Cohen wrote. “Moishe was larger than life to all who knew him and we are thrilled to have this larger-than-life memorial to him to inspire future generations of Lower East Siders.” 

Economy Candy is located at 108 Rivington Street.

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Actress Tiffany Haddish has shared her emotional fertility journey, shedding light on her challenges and the continued challenges Black women have with childbirth.
The 43-year-old actress and comedian revealed she recently experienced her eighth miscarriage.

“Well, I’m going to be honest with you, this would be my eighth [miscarriage],” Haddish bravely told the Washington Post. “I’ve got a uterus shaped like a heart. It just won’t keep anything in.”

Haddish is widely recognized for her comedic brilliance and has made a significant mark as an actress and producer.

One of her breakout roles was in the immensely popular comedy “Girls Trip,” where she stole hearts with her portrayal of “Dina” alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Regina Hall.

Her impressive filmography also includes notable works like “The Last OG,” “Night School,” “The Carmichael Show,” “Keanu,” and her hosting gig at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards.

She became the first Black female stand-up comedian to host “Saturday Night Live” in November 2017.

Unfortunately, Haddish’s experience is not unique, as many Black women in the United States regularly face miscarriages and complicated pregnancies.

Statistics show that about 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with Black women being 43% more likely to experience pregnancy loss than white women.

On Rachel Bilson’s “Broad Ideas” podcast, Haddish revealed that her struggles with endometriosis and misdiagnosis also played a role in her multiple miscarriages.

Experts said the impact of miscarriages extends beyond the physical aspect and can trigger a complex grieving process that affects women’s mental health.

Haddish had previously chosen to keep her pregnancy losses private, sharing the experience only with one close friend.

“I didn’t want people saying: ‘Are you OK? Are you alright?’ Like a wounded animal, I just rather go in a cave by myself. Lick my wounds,” she stated.

Haddish also acknowledged how painful and emotionally challenging those losses have been, describing them as shattering pieces of her soul.

Haddish said she remains open to motherhood, despite life’s ups and downs, including a divorce in 2013 and a public breakup with former boyfriend Common in 2021.

She has contemplated adoption and taken parenting classes in preparation for the possibility of welcoming a child into her life.

“I’m looking at, you know, [age] five and up — really like seven,” Haddish said, emphasizing her desire to let any child she may bring into her life know they are loved and cherished.

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