Residents have not had hot water consistently over the last two months Alice Walter wakes up every morning at 4 a.m. to boil four pots of water.… Read more “Drew-Hamilton Houses Suffer Without Hot Water”
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LAW & ORDER: Confessions of a Photographer
Steven Hirsch, 70, has covered many subjects in his career as a photographer – fires, murders, business stories and more. A freelancer for the New York Post for 24 years, Hirsch has also worked for the… Read more “LAW & ORDER: Confessions of a Photographer”
At Trade Convention in Manhattan, Dentists Flock to Online Marketing Training
They have no problem mastering an X-ray gun, a botox needle, or nitrous oxide. But sit a dentist in front of Facebook or Yelp and things become… Read more “At Trade Convention in Manhattan, Dentists Flock to Online Marketing Training”
New York Florist Gears Up for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the year again. In New York, people are scrambling to order flowers in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. We took a look… Read more “New York Florist Gears Up for Valentine’s Day”
NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares”
On January 25th, New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to raise the price of unlimited MetroCards by 4 percent from $116.50 to $121. Some city residents argue that… Read more “NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares””
Outraged by Immigration Ban, Protestors Rally at JFK’s Terminal 4
Thousands gathered outside Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, January 28, to protest a sweeping immigration ban signed the day before by President Donald… Read more “Outraged by Immigration Ban, Protestors Rally at JFK’s Terminal 4”
City Youth Face off in Chess Tournament
Hundreds of local youth engaged in tense, but sportsmanlike, chess battles at the New York Police Athletic League on Saturday, January 28th. The children hoped to take… Read more “City Youth Face off in Chess Tournament”
On International Human Rights Day, Activists Call for Freeing ‘Political Prisoners’
About a dozen activists protested in Harlem Saturday to call attention to International Human Rights Day and to raise awareness about so-called political prisoners in this country.… Read more “On International Human Rights Day, Activists Call for Freeing ‘Political Prisoners’”
Refugees are welcome, say New Yorkers at Brooklyn forum
Over 200 people gathered in Fort Greene Wednesday to express solidarity with refugees from across the world and discuss ways to connect and help immigrants fleeing war… Read more “Refugees are welcome, say New Yorkers at Brooklyn forum”
Columbia Students Prepare to Vote on Unionization
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon In 2014, Columbia graduate students unsuccessfully petitioned to be recognized as an official union by the university. Next week, they are getting a second… Read more “Columbia Students Prepare to Vote on Unionization”