Category Archives: bernstein-fall 2009

Start… Your… Engines!

The traffic light has just turned red.  You see two buses waiting, side by side, revving their engines.  You think to yourself, “it’s my lucky day.  No waiting for the bus.  Today I have options.” Then with the blink of … Continue reading

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Rise of new Asian supermarkets in white suburbia

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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Oh Come all ye Faithfull

My story is about Liverpool supporters club New York. Liverpool supporters club New York was formed in 1995 by passionate expatriate Scouse and Irish reds. “There were 20 hardcore fans at the beginning and it went from strength to strength … Continue reading

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Election posters: minimal effect

With Election Day drawing closer and the primary elections under way, candidates running for public office are trying to get their names out to the    public. In Fresh Meadows, Queens, storefronts are plastered with candidate’s posters that urge constituents to … Continue reading

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Home away from home

John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, NJ is home to many businesses.  One in particular is, El Rincon Nuestro.  This business stands out not because of the blue white blue awning that shadows its customers, but because of its … Continue reading

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MTA vs. NYC Transit

In my neighborhood, there are two public transit buses that service the area.  The Q20B, an MTA bus, runs every 20-30 minutes Monday-Friday.  The Q25, a NYC transit bus, is supposed to run every 15 minutes seven days a week. … Continue reading

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Mandala Tibetan, A Diamond in the Ruff

In a neighborhood where cafes and thrift shops are in high demand, there is one place that is entirely different from the “norm.”  Conveniently located on the corner of Lincoln and Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, Mandala Tibetan, the India … Continue reading

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“A Slice of Manhattan in The Bronx”

Down the block of 238th St and Review Place, just off Broadway and a negligible walk from the 1 train, you will find what one employee described as “A little slice of Manhattan in the Bronx.” The best part? It … Continue reading

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A Day at the Park

A few years ago the corner by 170th street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx was a vacant lot with overgrown grass. They renovated the lot and built Grant Park, a small area where people in the community can relax, … Continue reading

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Finding Joy in the Recession

When you think of the emotional effects of a recession, you probably think of insecurity, depression, and a worthlessness that can even lead to risk of suicide.  But you don’t expect to hear that for some, the current recession has … Continue reading

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Lack of Space

Last month, I read an article in Washington Post about muslims in Washington D.C. and Virginia renting space for prayer during the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan. They were renting the synagogues for prayer increased my interest in the story. … Continue reading

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Bad Luck Block?

My proposal for a story is about a block on Main Street, Queens. There are about ten small businesses that currently occupy the store fronts of this block. There is a pizza shop on one corner, and a dance ballroom on the other, in between are a … Continue reading

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Learning for Free

One day while looking through my e-mails I found one that stated that they were offering free French and Spanish courses at the Harlem Children’s Zone for adults. Since it was the summer and I didn’t have anything particularly important … Continue reading

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Private nursing home are feeling the squeeze from the recession

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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In low-key community, an illusory increase in people

Fresh Meadows, a neighborhood in Queens, has had a population increase in recent years – an increase that won’t show up in the 2010 Census. Households with school-age children feel the change through the increased enrollment in the neighborhood elementary … Continue reading

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New Condos in Old Neighborhoods

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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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

About once a week, my apartment is filled with the sounds of excited laughter, high-pitched squeals, and endless chatter.  The explanation to an outsider would be simple – I live near a playground, right? Wrong.  Amidst the sea of identical … Continue reading

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Gas Media

At first glance this small storefront stirs up confusion. Just three months ago this was a vacant building. As proof of its youth, there are no bold letters reading ‘Gas Media’ above the store, just temporary sticker letters in the … Continue reading

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Minas the Magician

Minas the Magician     Entering Minas Shoe repair, I am immediately overcome by the effervescent aroma of shoe polish and wet leather; the smell of the trodden boots my grandfather insists on never throwing away wafts past my shoulder … Continue reading

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The Face Behind Costume Jewelry

Jewelry is a woman’s best friend. Diamonds, gems, and sapphires, what more can women ask for. However, in reality this is not what most women can afford. Instead, they turn to costume jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, and pins are sold … Continue reading

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