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The Battle At Coney Island

A few small families slowly wander towards the Coney Island boardwalk, stopping intermittently to take pictures of each other. One mother points out the FOR LEASE signs and closed businesses– the games and arcades, the aquarium a short walking distance … Continue reading

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Urban Neighborhood Services

With a large church and a flashy Chase bank sitting close by, the unpretentious building on Mermaid Ave. that houses the headquarters of Urban Neighborhood Services (UNS) seems modest in comparison. Inside, the office is equally no-nonsense: comfortably worn-in chairs … Continue reading

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College Point: City Vs. Wild

In the neighborhood of College Point in northern Queens,  a small conflict  is flying under the radar.  Known as a quiet and secluded sector of Queens,  over the last decade or so, the culture of the neighborhood has changed, slowly … 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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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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Youth Threatened By Media

In a terrible incident where a woman, 87, was knocked down and injured by two young children of the ages 4 and 5, they were put in the spotlight. After the elderly woman passed away three months later of unrelated … Continue reading

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Tutti a Nuccio a Mangiare!

Past Hot Shot Photo and Video Studio, and just before Pizza Park on Avenue U, is a most enticing aroma. It fills the senses and the mind with thoughts of dough rising to a peak, and the buttery batter of … Continue reading

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Sunday Love

Anyone raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, knows that vintage thrift stores – which cater to the mix-matched, tight ripped jeans, converse, plaid-shirt wearing “hippie hipsters” that reside there – are superabundant. However, amidst the bounty is an innovative store, which not … Continue reading

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Small Business Proposal : Chelsea

“Eat Desserts First,” is the motto for the very quaint, home-style bakery in the historical Chelsea Market. Eleni’s is not your usual bakery; it is a thriving business, still maintaining its genuine customer satisfaction. Baked Goods made to the customer’s … Continue reading

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Joe Gould

Joe Gould was a corky old man, which is evident in his weird yet habitual activities like eating ketchup, carrying a bag or cigarette butts, and naming the pigeons he fed on a regular basis in Madison Square Park. He … Continue reading

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Sports Fever with a Chance of Mellow

On top of a glass counter,displaying goods from New York sports teams such as the Jets or Mets, rests a sleek black laptop computer.  Behind its glossy exterior is a middle-aged man scrutinizing what he sees on the screen. Despite … Continue reading

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Oral History

Joe Gould’s secret is an amazing novel. Joseph Mitchell does an amazing job at painting a detailed portrait of the intricacies of Joe Gould. The thing about Joe Gould that interested me the most was his book of Oral History. … Continue reading

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Joe Gould as a Man

Joe Gould was a very interesting man. He himself was a vagabond, traveling around and getting meals and clothes wherever he could. He wore all second hand clothes, donated to him by friends who had worn them out, leading to … Continue reading

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Joe Gould

In the beginning, Joseph Mitchell is very interested in Joe Gould and sees him as an “ancient, enigmatic and spectral figure.” Joe Gould is a very mysterious character and can disappear or show up at any time, anywhere. He is … Continue reading

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Jackson Heights Backgrounder

Jackson Heights Jackson Heights seems to pulsate with energy even on the slowest summer days. Life never seems to slow down in a community so self sufficient and diverse. Such is life in a neighborhood that has everything it needs … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Background : Glendale

When I started my research on the demographics of Glendale I did not expect to find it to be a very diverse area, and I was right. According to the 2000 Census, of the 97,524 residents 63,729 are white. This … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Background : Chelsea

Daniel Collins Journalism Neighborhood Backgrounder             The neighborhood of Chelsea dates back to 1750 where a retired American soldier by the name of Thomas Clarke decided to spend the last decades of his life. He built his house in this … Continue reading

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Williamsburg Backgrounder

In Williamsburg, there are sections that are residential and commercial and some that are industrial. Although this neighborhood is comprised of many nationalities, the ones that constitute a large population are the European ones. There is also a large Latino … Continue reading

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Soundview Backgrounder

With General Elections for New York City approaching in November of this year, issues surrounding Soundview neighborhood have been brought to light particularly through Walt Nestler’s campaign. Nestler is a current member of Bronx Community Board 9, servicing the neighborhood … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Backgrounder: Hell’s Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen spans roughly from 34th Street to 59th Street west of 8th Avenue, and has a history that supports its name. The neighborhood, although it has improved over the years, still retains its diversity and it’s charm. With a … Continue reading

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