Category Archives: Location

College club provides more than recreation

The Haitian American Student Association (HASA), a Brooklyn College Student Organization, not only adds to to the social atmosphere of the school but does charitable deeds, as well. “HASA is a club that highlights Haitian culture and educates the Brooklyn … Continue reading

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New Charges for Senior’s Meal Plan

The Salvation Army’s senior program faced a $15 price rise in its monthly food plan for senior citizens this past October, according to an employee. The Salvation Army, located on 225 Bowery, has a small section to the left of the … Continue reading

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Studio Still Dances On

The One Step at a Time Dance Studio, located at 111-17 Lefferts Blvd. in South Ozone Park, Queens, is trying to stay on top of the further crumbling economy. Patricia Harry, the director and owner of the studio, wasted no time in … Continue reading

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Community council battling with current crisis

  With the financial crisis still alarming corporations everywhere, non-profit organizations have to fight much harder to solicit necessary funds in order to keep providing social services to others.   Whereas retailers and other businesses are struggling with a decrease in … Continue reading

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Is There Comfort for Those Spiritually?

  On the back of every dollar bill of American money reads these words, “In God We Trust.” However within these past few months, with such a economic crisis, are more people looking for spiritual comfort? Sister Debbie Hodge of the Church of … Continue reading

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Third Street Music School Hasn’t Missed A Beat

In the current economic crisis, many institutions have had to scale back significantly on programs, jobs, and hours. One institution that has not seen any dramatic changes since the recession took full force is the Third Street Music School. According … Continue reading

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Ticket Sales Reinforce Signs of Recession

“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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Step Van Deliverance

With colder weather fast approaching, so are harder times for many during this now official nationwide recession. Fortunately, there is a ministry that eases the hunger and cold of many by offering anonymous help through a van laden with food … Continue reading

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The Bowery Mission Has Hope and Faith

  The chilly New York weather has turned on an unfriendly face to the city’s homeless. Fortunately, the legendary Bowery Mission in Manhattan is still open for those needing a refuge from the harsh streets. It is the third oldest … Continue reading

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A Helping Hand and a Hot Breakfast

 As daylight grows shorter and temperatures begin to plummet, many residents of Jersey City are forced to sleep outside of businesses and restaurants. The JC homeless community is cast aside and ignored like another piece of debris on the street. Luckily, the … Continue reading

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The Here Arts Center celebrates Obama’s victory.

          On election night, the directors of the Here Arts Center, a SoHo theater, held an unusual event to celebrate Barack Obama’s victory.         Actors Amanda Sisk and Noah Diamond, who recently staged a comic play, “Life After Bush,” … Continue reading

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Politics of a double-standard

For the first time in history, not only was an African-American man running for the highest position in the U.S. government but women played an equally important role in defining his journey to victory. In an unprecedented election, chock full … Continue reading

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Escalator in Vertical Campus Moving Inexplicably

“Escalators” (pronounced ES-kuh-LA-tors) like the ones seen here, are often used to carry people from one floor of a building to another. The up escalator connecting the second and third floors of the Vertical Campus began moving last week, to … Continue reading

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Old-Time Election Night

Spirits were high amongst the election night crowd and banjo players in a music shop and performance space tucked into a back corner of Brooklyn. Jalopy Theater, located on the border of Carroll Gardens and Red Hook in Brooklyn and … Continue reading

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Astorians cast their proud votes

  On Nov. 4, 2008, history was made in the United States. In what seems to be the most important election in our lifetime, first-time voters made up the highest percentage of the voting population. According to ABC News, 11 … Continue reading

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Last-Minute Effort To Spread The Word

Huddled together were the cold and chilly on the corner of Farmers Boulevard and 136th Street in Jamaica, Queens early Saturday morning just days before the election, all hoping to steer the hand of fate and have their voices heard … Continue reading

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Senior citizens speak up about historic election

  With record breaking attendance at the polls, there is no doubt that young voters sealed Barack Obama’s victory on Tuesday.  #mce_temp_url# But just how well was our next President able to relate to senior citizens? After all, they are said … Continue reading

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Burgers, booze and Barack Obama

       The beer taps were flowing at The Irish Rogue, a Hell’s Kitchen pub, on election night. Act Now volunteers and avid Barack Obama supporters crammed into the upstairs lounge of the pub and tuned into CNN to watch the … Continue reading

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Oakland Gardens Foresaw Obama Victory

Regardless of preference, most Oakland Gardens residents and students in neighborhood schools seem to have foreseen the historic victory of Barack Obama this Tuesday. “It’s not like I’m happy about it, but I’m not surprised. The way things were looking … Continue reading

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Rockefeller Center Celebrates Obama Victory

When the carpets at Rockefeller Center rolled up as the electoral votes rolled in, with Obama’s ascending the 30 Rock facade steadily from 175 to 207 votes, there was a mix of held breaths and excitement as some looked on … Continue reading

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