One Upper West Side hotel has been a site for criminal activity, as locals react to the latest event.
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Poet on the Road Writes Poetry to Go
Twenty-six-year-old Phil Krell is no stranger to being alone. For the past year, he has been hitchhiking and traveling to more than 30 states with his typewriter, surviving solely off writing poetry for people in the street.
“I sit out, people give me topics and I will write them poetries on the spot,” said Krell, a Florida native, braving the wind on a chilly Sunday afternoon at Washington Square Park in New York City. He had $20 in his pocket, “but I got a full subway card. That’s a big thing,” he said. “I am solid.” Krell believes hardships make him a better writer. “I want to experience the world, be able to see what life is like and put myself through hard times because that’s where you learn from quicker.”
A Growing Trend In The Wine Industry
Consumer interest in the origin of food is expanding to the wine industry. Production of natural wines is rising, but they’re still difficult to find in stores.
New York City Reacts to Brussels Attacks
In the wake of deadly terror attacks across Brussels, officials in New York City increased the number of police officers at subway stations. Samara Abramson reports on the city’s response to Tuesday’s tragic events.
AIDS Advocates Race to Secure Funding
AIDS advocacy groups have less than two weeks left to convince Governor Cuomo to increase funding for a robust plan to combat AIDS, before the state budget… Read more “AIDS Advocates Race to Secure Funding”
Young Violinists Put To The Test In Public
On a Saturday afternoon, about 10 young violinists from ages 8 to 13 performed at Grand Central Station to celebrate German composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday.
Unlike performing in a concert hall where musicians can easily capture the attention of the audience, playing music in a busy subway station proved to be a challenge. Many people passed by without even looking at the violinists. “Sometimes it’s a little discouraging when people walked past you,” said Lila, a 13-year-old violinist who played in the event. “But you want to keep on playing no matter what.”
Free WiFi Kiosks Roll Out In New York City
Mayor de Blasio announced a partnership with communication network, LinkNYC, that will replace over 7,500 phone booths with free WiFi kiosks. Along with free Internet access, the kiosks allow users to make phone calls and charge their mobile devices. The first kiosks rolled out on Third Avenue.
Veterans Showcase Their Startups to Investors
The demo capped a seven-week course in technology-based entrepreneurship.
Builders Deconstruct Affordable Housing Strategy
Panelists discussed the challenges faced by affordable housing developers.
Your Favorite Bottle of Whiskey Might be Tricking You
Whiskey experts met in New York City recently to talk about trends in the industry. They say that some brands mislabel their products, tricking customers into thinking the whiskey is made locally. Samara Abramson reports.