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Volunteers Plant Trees at Staten Island Earth Day Event

It was lunchtime at Cloves Lake Park in Staten Island, and several groups of people who had volunteered to plant trees were sitting on the grass, sharing stories, and enjoying the grilled vegetables and mozzarella lunch that was provided for … Continue reading

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“Going Green” – The Future of Sustainability in Business

As part of the Earth Day celebration, undergrads at Baruch College hosted a panel discussion titled “Going Green” – The Future of Sustainability in Business.  The event took place in the Baruch College Vertical Campus on a sunny Tuesday afternoon.  … Continue reading

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A Thousand Thousand Slimy Things on a Brooklyn barge

The Waterfront Museum in Brooklyn has welcomed theater company Polybe + Seats aboard a docked barge in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn for a series of performances under the title “A Thousand Thousand Slimy Things” in honor of Earth … Continue reading

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Hot Date on a Icy Rink

The weather and economy may have cast a cold spell over New York City but that doesn’t mean dating life should burn a hole in your wallet. Now a days with the economy, dating is getting more and more expensive … Continue reading

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Bargains abound at Union Square Market

During this economic hard time, holiday shoppers flock to Union Square Park in hopes of finding good gifts at low prices. From Nov. 27 to Dec.24, a variety of vendors will have tents lined up along the circular park ready … Continue reading

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Can’t Dampen NY Christmas Spirit

Nothing could  stop New Yorkers from showing their Christmas spirit at the 77th annual tree lighting ceremony in Rockefeller Center Plaza on Wed., Dec 2. A steady, pesky rain did little to prevent New Yorkers donning Santa Claus hats and … Continue reading

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Times Square: Jam Packed and in a Hurry

During the holiday season when people go to the city to purchase presents, watch Broadway shows and eat in Times Square,  they also are sure to find large crowds and traffic. In Times Square on a recent evening, floods of people … Continue reading

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Blind date with the Internet

Although I am an avid internet user, I have to admit that I had never attended events solely based on information from the internet. Now, I was ready to explore this new way of networking. I found an interesting event … Continue reading

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Santa Takes a Break at Queens Center

Santa has returned  to Queens Center Mall with its vibrant lighting and flamboyant decorations. Children wait in line with parents to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what they want for Christmas.Waves of harried shoppers intermittently disturb the peaceful … 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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