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Morning Brief: March 2

March 02, 2016|Rob Palazzolo

American astronaut Scott Kelly returned yesterday from his year in space--that's right,  a whole year. It's a historic...

Strike a Chord: Coney Island Warriors Look Out for Disaffected Youth

March 01, 2016|Joe Sykes

For some, avoiding gangs in New York City can be hard. But one group in Coney Island has turned to an iconic film to help...

Morning Brief: March 1

March 01, 2016|Rebecca Lewis

Today's the Super Tuesday of this election cycle. By the end of the night, we'll know who's won Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado...

Strike a Chord: The Economic Defense for Mentoring At Risk Youths

February 29, 2016|Frank Chaparro

When most people think about what an economist studies they think of things like capital flows and financial markets. But Dr...

Strike a Chord: New York Organization Takes Mentoring to the Ski Slopes

February 29, 2016|Joe Sykes

Mentoring often involves rudimentary tasks like helping out with a child’s homework but one New York organization wants to...

Morning Brief: February 29

February 29, 2016|Rebecca Lewis

At long last, it's finally happened: Leo has won an Oscar. Leonardo DiCaprio took home the Academy Award for Best Actor last...

NYC Renames Bronx Street "Hip Hop Boulevard"

February 26, 2016|Kyle McKee

This week Mayor DeBlasio renamed a section of Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx "Hip Hop Boulevard."  Bronxites are thrilled the...

St. Mark's Bookstore: East Village Culture Hub Closes Its Doors

February 26, 2016|Jake Shore

Entering into the St. Mark's Bookstore, one could tell this shop had seen better days. A handful of customers were perousing...

Morning Brief: February 26

February 26, 2016|Katie Meyer

New York City officials are taking steps to crack down on tobacco use—and they’re going beyond cigarettes. The city's Health...

And the Oscar Comes From...New York

February 26, 2016|Desiree Savini

This year's Oscar recipients will get to hold a sculpture that lasts, and when the Academy decided it was time to revamp...

Fordham Conversations: Pests

February 25, 2016|Robin Shannon

On this week’s Fordham Conversations we explore two pests that have shown up around New York. 

Research scientist and Fordham...

Morning Brief: February 25

February 25, 2016|Katie Meyer

New York City chain restaurants are facing a new mandate from lawmakers: they’re now required to put a salt warning on some...

Youth Employment Program Seeks Increased Funding

February 24, 2016|Nick Ventura

 The Summer Youth Employment Program gives young New Yorkers job oppurtunites every summer. The problem? The program is...

Cityscape: One-Food Wonders

February 24, 2016|George Bodarky

To make it in New York, you need to stand out.  And while there is strength in numbers, sometimes you need to just go it...

Cuomo Hits the Road for $15 Minimum Wage

February 23, 2016|Kyle McKee

Governor Cuomo is literally hitting the road to gain support for a statewide $15 minimum wage in New York. 

The Governor has...

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