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Struggling Artists Find Support in Local Community

Posted on December 11, 2009 by ying

Some children grow up wanting to be firefighters, cops, or astronauts. Others dream of becoming lawyers, teachers, or singers. Few ever aspire to be writers, but for some, like Rhonda Cox, an aspiring poet, that dream still lives on today. … Continue reading →

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A day in Mohammed’s life

Posted on December 11, 2009 by ying

In a slow, steady stream, water from a Poland Spring bottle is poured into the rustling plastic black bag. Inside, sits a 75 cent green apple that is partially submerged in water. After tying the bag and shaking it repeatedly, … Continue reading →

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The Reconstruction of American Journalism

Posted on December 7, 2009 by ying

“The endgame of newspapers is in sight,” Philip Meyer writes. In his article, “The Elite Newspaper of the Future,” published in the October/November 2008 issue of the American Journalism Review, Meyer addresses the strategy that newspapers must employ to survive … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts Journalism

Posted on November 16, 2009 by ying

“Brussels sprouts journalism” seeks to inform the public about public policy and the inner workings of the state  government. Some examples provided in the article include education financing and bureaucratic priorities. A major strength to this type of niche media … Continue reading →

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When the Levees Broke

Posted on November 1, 2009 by ying

In Spike Lee’s documentary, When the Levees Broke, Lee focuses on the horrendous aftermath for victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as on the failures of FEMA and the Bush administration. This documentary, while plainly giving a one-sided perspective, is … Continue reading →

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First art festival arrives in Douglaston

Posted on October 20, 2009 by ying

On Sunday, local artists, craftsmen, and performers plan to showcase and sell their various talents at the Douglaston Village Arts Festival. The  festival, which will be held by the Long Island Railroad stop, will be held from 11 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Rise of new Asian supermarkets in white suburbia

Posted on September 29, 2009 by ying

In recent years, two Asian supermarkets have sprung up in the predominantly white neighborhood of Little Neck to satisfy the needs of the rising Asian population. Previously,  Koreans and Chinese, who make up the majority of Little Neck’s Asian population, … Continue reading →

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Private nursing home are feeling the squeeze from the recession

Posted on September 13, 2009 by ying

For many years, private nursing homes such as the Brandywine Assisted Living at the Savoy have reaped huge benefits from families who want their elderly members to enjoy the remainder of their lives under professional care. Savoy boasts of its … Continue reading →

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