Category Archives: Not New York

A Man and His Cart

Posted on October 7, 2009 by rhonorv

Like many Long Islanders who work and study in the city, one of my daily commuter rituals is grabbing a cup of coffee before embarking on my long train ride into Manhattan. Ever since I can remember, at my LIRR … Continue reading →

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Black Hole for Business?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by rhonorv

On a stretch of Merrick Road in the Mandalay area of Wantagh, there is a small strip of stores. Ever since I can remember, two of the storefronts have been in nearly constant flux- at different times they have been … Continue reading →

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Trump On The Ocean: Still Floundering

Posted on September 21, 2009 by rhonorv

For a few years, Donald Trump has been foiled in his attempts to open a high-end restaurant at the main boardwalk at Jones Beach. The old restaurant, a beautiful 1930s era building constructed when Robert Moses designed the beach, was … Continue reading →

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East of Queens and far South of a City Pace

Posted on February 16, 2009 by rhonorv

Aside from those who have lived here or visited, most people think of Long Island as the little cluster of identical suburbs east of Queens, culminating in Montauk and the Hamptons. One would be a bit hard pressed to find … Continue reading →

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Ticket Sales Reinforce Signs of Recession

Posted on December 14, 2008 by mp077536

“The Recession on the way, hey, but on another note, a lot of sounding like Young, tell’em register to quote,” is the opening line of the remixed version of Young Jeezy‘s “Put On” featuring Jay-Z. What’s the connection here to … Continue reading →

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A Swinging Libertarian

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Arvind Dilawar

“Government is poisonous,” said Sarah O’Brien, a junior at the University of St. Louis and member of the Libertarian Party. During an interview in Kansas City, she said she supports the party because of its focus on smaller government and … Continue reading →

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Westchester’s Got Talent!

Posted on May 9, 2007 by

Just recently Mount Vernon native Asia Nitollano, was added as the newest member to worldwide hit girl group, the PussyCat Dolls. In a contest broadcast by CW11 ‘s hit reality show the PussyCat Dolls Search for the Next Doll, Nitollano … Continue reading →

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Corners

Posted on April 26, 2007 by

Like the leaves that fall off the trees at autumn and slowly reappear at springtime, so it is with the guys who stand on the corner. During the harsh winter months they vanish only to return with the sunlight of … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is not bliss.

Posted on April 19, 2007 by

    Co-op City has made the news and this time it’s not about the parking. Ms. Iris Baez, former Co-op City board president, was charged with bribery and conspiracy. $100,000 out of the $3.5 million contract would have gone to Ms. … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Posted on April 6, 2007 by

Just recently my sister received a notice from the New Rochelle police department notifying her and all other tenants of the sex offenders located around the vicinity. When going through the list, we were shocked to find that one of … Continue reading →

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The Hole Story

Posted on March 28, 2007 by

Each year, in the months following major snowstorms, drivers and pedestrians alike can place sure bets on one thing, there are going to be massive potholes on major and minor thoroughfares. For suburbanites, that means remembering the exact location of … Continue reading →

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Fire

Posted on March 22, 2007 by

  Recently, a Bronx fire claimed the lives of eight children and one adult.  It has been called one of the worst fires in history. However, it serves as a reminder of another deadly fire that took place in the … Continue reading →

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Blood diamonds…i mean oil.

Posted on March 20, 2007 by

When was the last time you saw an 8 page article in vanity fair. I can’t remember. Much less an article like this. With all the recent blockbusters featuring citizens of various African nations i don’t mean to bore you … Continue reading →

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Parking in Co-op City, yeah right!

Posted on March 15, 2007 by

Co-op City is known for its affordable housing and mini-malls that surround the neighborhood, which is why many people consider moving there. However if you have a car, you might want to think twice. The parking garages in Co-op City … Continue reading →

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Woodbridge Driving for Cleaner Air

Posted on March 13, 2007 by

New Jersey, though notorious for its smoked filled sky line, and mysterious whiffs of factory smoke, took steps to address concerns over C02 emissions in the air; Woodbridge is one of several townships equipping their municipality fleet with cost efficient … Continue reading →

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No longer satisfied with being the place close to Manhattan.

Posted on March 6, 2007 by

Jersey city has always been known for being the city closest to Manhattan and pretty much nothing else. For a long time its residents have wanted to separate from the image of being the town right across the Hudson and … Continue reading →

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Westchester Bee Line Accepting MTA Metro Card

Posted on March 2, 2007 by

A majority of Baruch College students are commuters and use the subway to get around to school. Most of them have a subway station or bus near there home, but for those who are not living within in the five … Continue reading →

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Step On A Crack, Get Some Cash Back

Posted on February 22, 2007 by

  Not too long ago, I watched Pretty Woman, said “NO” to drugs, and busted my knee open on Park Ave.  The fast track to riches these days always seems to involve sex or drugs. But for New Yorkers, civil lawsuits could be … Continue reading →

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When the Suburbs Start to Look like the City

Posted on February 15, 2007 by

Now days when I’m walking to the train station I notice that sidewalks are getting narrow and streets seem congested reminding me of the city. Weren’t the suburbs supposed to be the land of minivans and soccer moms, places that … Continue reading →

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