Category Archives: Feature Writing Fall 2010

“Boulevard of Death” Gives Community New Life

Canal Street has four of them. Houston has six. Interstate 9, better known as the West Side Highway, can have as many as 10, but that still pales in comparison to another New York City native. With a whopping 16 … Continue reading

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Williamsburg Backgrounder

Bordered by Brooklyn Navy Yard, Queens, Bushwick, and Bedford Stuyvesant 3,420 businesses recorded on reference in USA Subway Service- Ranked 53rd busiest subway stop in NYC; approx. 7 million riders annually use this stop; 19550 riders on an average weekday;  65% … Continue reading

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Hipster Housing? Not in Greenpoint!

Real estate in New York sounds like an oxymoron for some hipsters in Williamsburg. In a 2001 New York Magazine article about the 11222, broker Penny Pear says, “This place is so hot — it’s sizzling! This is the best-kept … Continue reading

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New York City Bike Lanes: Safe Route or Danger Zone?

For some, riding a bike is a hobby, a method of relaxation; for others it is a daily, relied upon mode of transportation. With the rise in popularity of bike riding and the influx of bike lanes popping up around … Continue reading

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Co-Ops, Condos, and Community

For six decades Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village has been a renter’s paradise, boasting low prices and a secluded tract of prime Manhattan real estate. But the recent shuffle in ownership has shaken a traditionally steady neighborhood. Financing the construction itself … Continue reading

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A Man with No Plan

He has been nominated for an Oscar as well as the National Book Critics Circle Award. He has written for the New York Times and the Rolling Stone. He has worked with Spike Lee and Philip Kaufman. He is the … Continue reading

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Bedford-Atlantic Armory Homeless Gym

As it stands now, the Bedford-Atlantic Armory presents a conflict within Crown Heights. However, if New York City has its way, it may become a bigger conflict in the community. The Armory is a single-male, homeless shelter located on the … Continue reading

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The Age-Old Question: Public or Private?

Get good grades, attend a prestigious college, have a successful career, the series of events leading up to the American dream are all determined by our performance in elementary and middle school. “The early years set a pattern for future … Continue reading

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Local Museum on the Rise

The state of the art and industrial design of the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) scream SoHo.   However, the three red lanterns, and the string of Christmas lights that hang in the museum window makes MOCA seem a little … Continue reading

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Even Gracie Point Can’t Make Garbage Pretty

Gorgeous, well-kept parks, beautifully preserved landmarks, and nothing but the sound of cars passing on the East River Drive; this is the Upper East Side known to residents and visitors alike. Odors, noise, and sanitation trucks that line 91st street … Continue reading

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Where Do the Youths Go?

In the Central Bronx, on nearly every street corner, large groups of youths can be seen and heard talking loudly, gambling, drinking, smoking, arguing and starting trouble. Starting from late afternoon throughout the night on weekdays and weekends, young men … Continue reading

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They Give a Little to Those Who Give More

In the evening hours, on the second Tuesday of every month, children’s laughter and fast paced steps echo through the small cafeteria, with its white brick walls and waxed tile charcoal floors. Large rectangular tables are lined up parallel to … Continue reading

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Richard Price

Creator of some of the most realistic characters in today’s non-fiction world, author Richard Price is himself a character worthy of one of his novels. From his matching yellow socks and plaid shirt, to his witty remarks, Price’s down-to-earth persona … Continue reading

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Joe Gould: Joseph Mitchell’s Secret

I found the book to be a rare find. It was as awkward and strange as Joe Gould himself. The writing was very artful, and showed Joseph Mitchell’s skills. The beginning of the book was what left a big impression … Continue reading

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Hipsters, Housing, and Homicide

When Richard Price talks about his book, Lush Life, a smile rarely crosses his face. Some may say he is so passionate while talking about the novel, that his description takes all his concentration. To a New Yorker, it is … Continue reading

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Should Children be Named in the News?

The decision to publish the names of children in the news is a difficult one. In certain instances, such as murder cases, I feel it is necessary to publish names regardless of the person’s age. However, in the article where … Continue reading

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You Have Herpes. Now What?

At lunch, a teenager on the cusp of adulthood listens to her friends talk about sex and contraceptives, keeping quiet since she doesn’t know anything about those subjects.  In sexual education class, she learns about sex, sexually transmitted diseases and … Continue reading

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One Commitment, One Cause, All Women

“The only gift is a portion of thyself.” The wise words of Ralph Waldo Emerson continue to resonate through hearts all over the world. Individuals, as well as organizations, have been providing their time and services for people in need … Continue reading

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How Young is too Young?

In the article, “Names in the News, Before They Can Read,” Arthur Brisbane discusses the factors surrounding the unwanted public attention that two toddlers have garnered due to their names being published in numerous publications. A pair of children was … Continue reading

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Child’s Play

Naming names is probably one of the toughest decisions a journalist has to make. Whether or not that was an issue for the Times is unknown but fact remains naming the toddlers left a lot to be questioned. By rule, … Continue reading

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