From Astoria to Flushing, TheInk.nyc reporters spread out to hear what local residents thought of the candidates.
Do “Spying” Billboards Violate Privacy?
During a press conference on May 1, Sen. Charles Schumer of New York called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Clear Channel billboards, which can collect data from mobile phones. Sen. Schumer nicknamed them “spying billboards” and said they could be infringing on people’s privacy.
“A person’s cell phone should not become a James Bond-like personal tracking device for a corporation to gather information about consumers without their consent,” he said.
French Embassy Helps Push for Dual Language Programs
Nathalie Rothschild and her 12-year-old son Nathan switch between French and English when they talk to each other. But they have one important rule: always… Read more “French Embassy Helps Push for Dual Language Programs”
Cleaning And Greening The Bronx
A group of volunteers spent a Saturday morning picking up trash, plucking out weeds and pruning dead branches in Port Morris, an industrial neighborhood in the southwestern Bronx.
The workload was much heavier than they expected. “It’s pretty gross, pretty dirty,” said a volunteer after seeing small bits of trash scattered around a tree.
“For a long time, the Bronx has been neglected,” said Rosemarie Miner, the volunteer programs coordinator for the New York Restoration Project. “I think we need people to feel like their home is a sacred and valuable place. I hope the work we do can make them feel a little bit more at home.”
High Schoolers Compete on Broadway
Nervously waiting his turn, high school junior Jeffery Pope repeated his lines over and over in his head before taking the stage. When the spotlight shined his… Read more “High Schoolers Compete on Broadway”
Playground Concussions on the Rise
A fall from the monkey bars could mean brain damage, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions.
Sheldon Silver is Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
“I’m truly truly sorry,” Silver told the judge.
Trump Buttons Sell Well In New York
Donald Trump won not only the primary in New York, but also the button sales, according to “The Button Man,” 76-year-old Mort Berkowitz, who started making and selling political buttons in 1972. This is his 11th presidential election.
He said the hottest-selling button in this election season so far is “We Shall Overcomb!” with an image Trump’s hair going in many different directions. “Everybody loves it, even people who like Trump,” Berkowitz said. “If Trump and Hillary win the party’s nominations, it will absolutely help my sales. I can retire.”
Rockefeller Center Celebrates Van Gogh
A new art installation that pays homage to the legendary artist Vincent Van Gogh made its debut at Rockefeller Center on Tuesday. “Van Gogh’s Ear,” a… Read more “Rockefeller Center Celebrates Van Gogh”