Author Archives: Simona

Bananas by the Numbers

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Simona

With the health food craze in full force in New York City, it’s not surprising to find fruit vendors carving out their own spaces amongst the street-meat masses. Their enticing displays of carefully arranged apples, oranges and bananas are rival … Continue reading →

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The Reconstruction of American Journalism

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Simona

If you type “are newspapers” into a Google search box, three of the first six auto-finish results are the words “dying”, “dead” and “doomed”. It’s a good question – are they? They’re obviously not what they used to be and … Continue reading →

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Brussels sprouts journalism

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Simona

The strength of “brussels sprouts journalism” is that it covers important topics of public policy and politics, things that are always relevant and that affect the public every day and in many ways. There is usually always something to write … Continue reading →

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When The Levees Broke

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Simona

If Spike Lee’s point of view in When The Levees Broke is lost on anyone, he/she must not have been paying very much attention. From the images of destruction and devastation, to the stories of loss and utter depression and … Continue reading →

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Factory Posing as Lofts Issued Vacate Order

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Simona

The website of The Sweater Factory Lofts at 239 Banker Street in Brooklyn claims the building offers unique spaces for unique individuals…at least it did until the building was issued a vacate order by the Department of Buildings, forcing tenants … Continue reading →

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New Condos in Old Neighborhoods

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Simona

Fact: condos are nice. In Williamsburg and Greenpoint, they offer many things one rarely used to see in these old, somewhat industrial neighborhoods, like  new construction, modern architecture, and many luxury amenities, to name a few. They attract a hip, … Continue reading →

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