We specialize in larger, longer boards and specialty native American woods such as Black Walnut. We can mill up to 48" and 100'. We also have Maple, Oak, Elm, Sycamore live edge slabs among others, all NYC and its environs. NYCitySlab saves vintage lumber from demolished buildings in the New York City area.

Aug 13, 2024 · New life is born daily inside one Yonkers garage, where ‘The Black Lumberjack’ works the day away to transform old trees into someone’s new treasure.

Robert Rising, known as “the black lumberjack,” creates furniture out of rescued wood from fallen trees. He also seeks to break stereotypes around lumberjacks and mentor younger people of color who want to be part of an industry that often boxes them out.

Meet 'The Black Lumberjack' Who Is Breaking Stereotypes And Saving Trees. Robert Rising, known to his clients as "the black lumberjack," is dedicated to saving fallen trees and creating furniture out of rescued wood.

Nov 18, 2019 · Robert Rising, known to his clients as “the black lumberjack,” is dedicated to saving fallen trees and creating furniture out of rescued wood. Rising also seeks to break stereotypes around...

Sep 25, 2013 · (When Mr. Rising, who is African-American, was first harvesting wood from tree companies, he would invariably hear, “Yo, black lumberjack!” Startled at first, he said he’s since embraced the...

Feb 21, 2023 · News 12's Ahsinet Scott Brown profiles Robert Rising who has built a booming business by recycling trees and slabs and turning them into beautiful pieces of furniture.

Feb 26, 2017 · “Mount Vernon is a predominantly black neighborhood, and with black culture, sometimes the strangest things earn you a nickname, so the people became familiar with me and started calling me...

Have you ever wondered what happens to damaged/fallen trees? Tinabeth met a man who's company -- NYCitySlab -- is dedicated to saving and recycling those ver...

We specialize in larger, longer boards and specialty native American woods such as Black Walnut. We can mill up to 48" and 100'. We also have Maple, Oak, Elm, Sycamore live edge slabs among others, all NYC and its environs. NYCitySlab saves vintage lumber from demolished buildings in the New York City area.