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Morning Brief: March, 6

March 07, 2016|Gabrielle McGovern

Last night, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continued the Democratic presidential race in Flint, Michigan. Their debate...

Strike a Chord: Mentoring At-Risk Youth Panel Discussion

March 06, 2016|George Bodarky

You can't underestimate the value of positive role models in the lives of young people, especially those at risk. This...

Morning Brief: March 4

March 04, 2016|Rebecca Lewis

It's still a couple weeks away from St. Patrick's Day, but if you want to celebrate a little early, head down to Queens on...

Strike a Chord: Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes

March 03, 2016|Frank Chaparro

This month a reorganization of several NYPD units will go into effect in order to tackle one of New York City's biggest...

Fordham Conversation: You Are What You Eat-The Anthropology of Food

March 03, 2016|Robin Shannon

This week on Fordham Conversations, it's all about food and how it’s more than just a source of energy.

Fordham Professor...

Morning Brief: March 3

March 03, 2016|Rebecca Lewis

There may soon be one less GOP candidate. But Ben Carson hasn't made it entirely clear yet. He says there's "no path forward...

Strike a Chord: South Bronx Organization Mentors Youth Through Music

March 02, 2016|Frank Chaparro
In 1975 economist and musician Jose Antonio Abreu founded El Sistema, a youth orchestra designed to open up the world of...

Strike a Chord: Mentoring At-Risk Youth

March 02, 2016|George Bodarky

You can't underestimate the value of positive role models in the lives of young people, especially those at risk. This...

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...