Category Archives: Bernstein Spring 2009

LIC Station’s Lack of Security Stupefies

Posted on March 5, 2009 by hnovoa

Four years have passed after that fateful day for Maria Besedina, a victim of sexual assault.  She’s suing the MTA for negligence and failing to protect a customer. Serviced by the E,G,V trains the 23rd Street station in Long Island … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Queens | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Toll Brothers Gowanus Project

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Esther

The Brooklyn Paper announces the approval of a controversial mixed-income housing project on the banks of the Gowanus Canal. The Department of City Planning has approved the Toll Brothers’ request to build 447 units of housing in a complex of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

NYU Students pack a punch with protest

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kerrijarema

The Villager newspaper, reporting news from the West and East Village, Soho, Noho,  Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side since 1933, covered the recent student protests that took place for more than 30 hours in the cafeteria of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, East Village | 2 Comments

Cartoon Starts A Chain Reaction

Posted on March 2, 2009 by ADavis

Following the New York Post’s controversial printing of a political cartoon depicting two police officers shooting dead a chimpanzee; activist, city councilors, the black community and many other residents of the country are setting up protest rallies.   “They’ll have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Manhattan | 5 Comments

Luxury Shops Lack Consumer Appeal

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Zanub Saeed

Two years ago, consumers pushed their way on sidewalks packed with small crowds to enter the discount markets, fast-food restaurants, and big-named franchises lining Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, Queens. Small and large stores were soaring, or at least doing moderately … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Queens | 1 Comment

Rent Signs More Common Than Street Signs

Posted on February 26, 2009 by margaretsoria

Astoria is a popular neighborhood located in the northwest corner of Queens, and one stop from Manhattan. While many new residents make a trip to Manhattan to shop, local residents shop at the normally busy retail corridor of Steinway Street. … Continue reading →

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Mecca of Mill Basin

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Lillian Rizzo

On a Saturday afternoon, people are passing through stores on Avenue N, the Mecca of Mill Basin. Avenue N may be seven or eight blocks away from the multi-million dollar homes, but it is what breathes life into the quiet Brooklyn community. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Brooklyn, Mill Basin | 1 Comment

Behind the Glory of Chinatown Are Failing Businesses

Posted on February 23, 2009 by tiffanyk

As you take a walk through Chinatown you hear the endless chatter of people talking in Chinese. You see residents rush past tourists who are walking too slow for their liking. You smell the roast duck and pork hanging in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Chinatown | 2 Comments

Ridgewood says goodbye to St. Aloysius

Posted on February 20, 2009 by emaldonado

A few days ago, I was on my way to work, when I noticed, a small piece of paper taped to the front entrance of the Catholic school, St. Aloysius, saying, “We’re Still Here.” It wasn’t until this morning that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Queens | 12 Comments

You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Popa

How can you measure diversity in a neighborhood?  Let them eat cake.  It’s New York City and it is not hard to find fast food or a gourmet restaurant.  One does not need to travel all over the world to … Continue reading →

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Bushwick: The Possible Rebirth

Posted on February 18, 2009 by danithaj

(This is graffiti/art work I found outside of Bushwick High School.) As I walked the streets of Bushwick I could hear my grandmother’s voice saying, “How do you never seem to know where you are?” She has said this to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Brooklyn | Tagged , | 5 Comments

The Financial District: Priority to Pedestrians

Posted on February 17, 2009 by dberman

(Note: Before reading, please watch the link below, as it represents most vividly the way I feel about New York, compliments of Woody Allen) [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/0o6QKpNK9Cc ” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Also, be sure to check out my walking tour … Continue reading →

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A New View Of The L.E.S.

Posted on February 16, 2009 by wbattaglia

Walking along Houston Street on a chilly February night around 7:30 p.m. , I came across one of the Lower East Side’s landmarks, Katz’s Deli. Since 1888, this delicatessen has served thousands of New Yorkers from all over. Not even … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Lower East Side | 4 Comments