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Morning Brief: March 3
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
Strike a Chord: Mentoring At-Risk Youth
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
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
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
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
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
Mentoring often involves rudimentary tasks like helping out with a child’s homework but one New York organization wants to...
Morning Brief: February 29
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Summer Youth Employment Program gives young New Yorkers job oppurtunites every summer. The problem? The program is...