Category Archives: Davis Spring 2009

Carrión Leaves Not-So-Lasting Effect on Castle Hill

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Lisa

Photo from NewYorkTimes.com With being chosen as the White House Director of Urban Affairs, you would think that former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión, Jr.’s former constituents would have glowing remarks about his leadership ability, or at least know who … Continue reading →

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Madoff Faces Justice

Posted on March 10, 2009 by mega

The Daily News reported today that Bernard Madoff, the Ponzi scheme mastermind responsible for $50 billion in investor losses, could receive a 150 year sentence if he is found guilty on 11 criminal counts. Madoff also stands to lose a fortune … Continue reading →

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WXRK Switch Unpopular With Listeners

Posted on March 10, 2009 by jbolton

     WXRK, known as K-Rock in New York City, will  be switching to a Top 40 format at 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 11th.  This mirrors stations such as z100 that play current hit songs spanning all genres.      … Continue reading →

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Thousands of Angry New Yorkers Rally at City Hall

Posted on March 9, 2009 by edithe1011

Thousands of New Yorkers rallied in City Hall to protest proposed budget cuts in Education and Medical funding on Thursday March 5, 2009.  Labor unions, students, CUNY professors, and medical professionals were among the crowd. “Education is under attack, what do we do?” the crowd … Continue reading →

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New Yorkers Rally Against Budget Cuts

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Lisa

Throngs of union members and supporters flooded the streets surrounding City Hall late afternoon on Thursday to protest proposed tax cutsby Mayor Bloomberg and Govenor Paterson. Among the unions present were SEIU 1199, DC37, and UFT (United Federation of Teachers).  … Continue reading →

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Retail Space That Should Not Be Available

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Baruch Obama

            Despite mailing notifications to all valued customers at a favorable time, the discontinuation of the Washington Mutual West Fordham branch at 18 W. Fordham Rd., in the Bronx, could not seem more precipitous to the all the doubting Thomases, customers. … Continue reading →

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Program Helps Early Development

Posted on March 5, 2009 by cynv

It was late into the day for Junior High School I.S 141, but the Beacon office remained open, and a few kids roamed around, and distracted themselves with computers, while others played with baby hamsters. This after school program dedicated … Continue reading →

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Looking for Green to Go Green

Posted on March 3, 2009 by snhenry

Bay Ridge is getting on line with the green trend by riding the waves with the community based group, Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance. But, it may take more than a few sailors to keep this boat afloat. It all started when … Continue reading →

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Tough Mailing

Posted on March 2, 2009 by cmong

As the recession sets in, big companies begin their lay-offs and the government begins their cuts backs. Little businesses struggles to stay afloat and government operated facilities such as this little post office in Avenue U , Gravesend, Brooklyn, experiences … Continue reading →

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The Gate is Closed for Nolita

Posted on February 27, 2009 by ellesee

          Retail stores lining the streets of NoLiTa are clearing the racks and closing their doors for good, leaving behind rows of hollow ground level spaces and ‘for lease’ signs. Known as a posh neighborhood where … Continue reading →

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Where Did All The Small Shops Go?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by bxnick621

Take a walk down Westchester Ave. and a person will come across two things.  One is a mass of small businesses; all ranging from restaurants, pizza shops, Chinese restaurants to gift shops, dry cleaners, and small markets known to us … Continue reading →

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St. John’s Hospital: Where Healthcare Doesn’t Care

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Sly

Imagine having Leukemia, being in a Critical Care unit where your room has cockroaches, you have to make your own bed, and when you ask for a transfer the social worker says: “You can leave the hospital and enter another … Continue reading →

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Despite Tough Times, Cafe Keeps on Jammin’

Posted on February 23, 2009 by alison drew

The tropical lime and yellow trimmed windows of Bristen’s Eatery stand out amongst the traffic, coming off of Eastern Parkway in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Once inside, reggae artists such as Bob Marley fill the tiny cafe with a relaxed, inviting … Continue reading →

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A Fresh-Food Market, Art Gallery, and More–In Your Backyard!

Posted on February 20, 2009 by flash

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The Cost of Lax Plane Regulation: Is It Worth It?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by mowens

On February 12, 2008, a plane crashed into a residential home, killing 50 people. Reports contribute the crash to ice on the wing, but final reports have yet to be released.   Could the catastrophic crash of Flight 3407 have … Continue reading →

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A Season for Change in Jamaica, Queens

Posted on February 18, 2009 by anyanwu35

In spite of hundreds of people losing their jobs and homes in Jamaica, Queens, there is still a strong sense of calm and hope in the community ­­­­­­­­­- especially amongst the young men. I have witnessed a positive change in … Continue reading →

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Lingering Questions

Posted on February 17, 2009 by alison drew

Despite an abundance of information floating around the web about the two plane crashes this past month- one in to the Hudson river, one in to a house in Buffalo- additional questions remain. The stories are parallel in many ways- … Continue reading →

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FEW ANSWERS MORE QUESTIONS

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Sly

Family reaction is not as prevalent as the title would suggest. The article does not match the images however, the subheadline is more accurate in terms of context and subject.   Should families have been quoted in order to give insight on the … Continue reading →

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Response to NY Times article “Plane Crash Inquiry Pauses for Somber Visit”

Posted on February 17, 2009 by flash

The NY Times article regarding the recent plane crash in Buffalo, featured in Tuesday’s “New York” section, left me feeling diconnected and bewildered. While the article’s title highlights the visiting relatives, as do both of the accompanying photographs, there is no … Continue reading →

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Who’s Flying This?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by bxnick621

You”re more likely to die in a car crash than a plane crash.  After the crash landing of Flight 3407 some may start to question such a statemnet. Still unknown are the causes of the crash, but what is being … Continue reading →

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