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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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Balancing Act

Balance Hair Salon, located on 18 Erie Street in downtown Jersey City, is unlike any salon in the area. It is a far shot away from the all-white decor salons that play ambient trance music and charge extravagant prices that … Continue reading

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During Hard Times, One Keeps Going

  Originally opened in 1983, the Stop One Deli located at 124 Union Street is a an example of a small business able to survive through the current economic crisis. It’s another accomplishment considering the location’s history – that half-block … Continue reading

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Nuyorican Poet’s Café Thrives On

Photo: Forgotton-Ny.com I push my way past a heavy blue curtain. I see an overweight black man standing at a mic under dim lights in a large windowless room. There are people around. They are hanging on every single word … Continue reading

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