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As I listened to the litany of charges against Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich, I kept wondering when I was going to hear the illegal part. Luckily, because the story was running non-stop on every news station, I finally heard someone … Continue reading →

The newest attraction down at Wall Street is the Sports Museum of America. Located just steps away from the charging bull statue and the American Indian Museum, this museum caters to sports fans of all kinds. This museum is tucked … Continue reading →

                             In the middle of current financial crisis, people looking to move to the Upper East Side have a rare opportunity to find a bargain due to demand on buyers in housing market.          The “Silk Stocking District”, … Continue reading →

On a night when the nation is huddled in front of some sort of television set or computer screen, it is important to look back at what got us to this point. Hard work by both candidates and volunteers alike … Continue reading →

 Jersey City for Obama, the group dedicated to organizing JC residents to elect the Democratic nominee, held its final Obama-fest event last Saturday night as the 2008 election winds down towards a close.  Mahaley Bowles has been the group’s president … Continue reading →

The slowing economy has forced people to be more cost-conscious when they shop, driving down sales at luxury stores like Saks and securing WalMart’s place as the #1 retailer. That trend holds true for hair salons too, as women abandon … Continue reading →

As the “AC Pharmacy,” the last retail store owned by Korean-Americans, finally closed its business in February, it seemed that no Korean retail stores survived on Main Street, Flushing. Since Chinese-Americans have taken over the down-town market on Main Street, … Continue reading →

One of the larger concerns the Long Island City area has had is lack of a primary care medical facility. A neighborhood that has quickly accommodated many new residents has yet to catch up with health issues. With the area … Continue reading →

According to an article posted on Curbed.com, there have been more questions regarding whether the Hunters Point Project really qualifies as affordable housing. The project was originally supposed to include 5000 units of housing, increased to 6500. and is now … Continue reading →

One of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city is the invasion of rats. You have all seen them; they are in the parks, on the streets, in the garbage and in your back yard. Estimates of how many … Continue reading →

Even with your eyes closed, you could guess where you are. The smell gives it away. The smell of illness, distress and injury tells you that you’re at the Emergency Room. The ER at Beth Israel to be specific. Once … Continue reading →

Woodbridge is finding ways to turn garbage into gold–1.8 million dollars to be exact. Mayor John E. McCormac recently announced plans to share services in trash collection and disposal with the Borough of Carteret. This is three year deal in … Continue reading →

The children come out to play. They ride bikes. They play tag. They bring a sense of vitality to the Woodbridge neighborhood consisting primarily of senior citizens. These children seem to have come out of nowhere, but now that they … Continue reading →