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Residents Protect a Lower East Side Oasis

By Douglas A. Hinnant A Dollars & Sense multimedia feature The Green Oasis and Gilbert’s Sculpture Garden, deep in the East Village, is a place of both tranquil respite and family hustle and bustle. It is in many ways the heart … Continue reading

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Unleashing your inner Gypsy Rose Lee

By Silissa Kenney A Dollars & Sense multimedia feature New York City may have undergone another scrubbing, the seedy nightclubs and topless ladies of Times Square replaced with shining beacons of advertising, chain stores and restaurants. But burlesque has made a … Continue reading

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Mortal Konflict: Cinematic v. Interactive

By Abdul Rehman Siddiqui A  Dollars & Sense Multimedia Feature As video games increasingly influence cinema, they themselves become more cinematic and risk losing their identity as an interactive medium of entertainment. 

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Recession not affecting Astoria’s spirit

By Timothy Petropoulos            The holidays are a time for joy and cheer, peace and giving, but in these rough financial times, these virtues can be hard to find. The people of Astoria are not letting the … Continue reading

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