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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
Posted in Brooklyn, Flatbush
Tagged Brooklyn College, charity, East Flatbush, Economy, Haitian American Student Association
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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
Posted in Chinatown, Lower East Side, Manhattan
Tagged Chinatown, Economy, Manhattan, Salvation Army, Senior Citizens
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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
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
Posted in Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Queens
Tagged Economy
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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
Posted in Co-op City, The Bronx
Tagged Economy, religion
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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
Posted in East Village
Tagged ecomony, music
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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
Posted in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Not New York, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx
Tagged Economy
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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
Posted in Flushing
Tagged Flushing, Step Van, Street Life Ministries, Tompkins Square Park
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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
Posted in Lower East Side
Tagged Bowery, charity, Economy, homeless, homeless shelters, Lower East Side
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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
Posted in Jersey City
Tagged Church, Economy, homeless, Jersey City
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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
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
Posted in Manhattan, murray hill
Tagged 2008 Election, election, Hillary Clinton, Politics, Sarah Palin, women
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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
Posted in Manhattan, Uncategorized
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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
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
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
Posted in Queens
Tagged Canvassing, election, Grassroots, Obama
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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
Posted in Forest Hills, Queens
Tagged election, Obama, Politics
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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
Posted in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Tagged election, Obama, Politics
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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
Posted in Queens
Tagged election, Election Results
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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
Posted in Manhattan
Tagged election, new york city, Obama, Politics
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