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A New Class at Fordham Brings Popular Music into the Classroom

April 14, 2011|Taylor Zimmerman

A new class at Fordham is using popular music artists like The Arcade Fire, Jay Z, and Nirvana to help students learn about...

A New Urban Farm Sprouts at Battery Park

April 11, 2011|Taylor Zimmerman

A turkey shaped urban farm opens at Battery Park.

An opening ceremony was held Monday for Battery Park's first urban farm.

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New 9/11 Oral History Project Bill

April 04, 2011|Julie Clark

A new bill could preserve the stories of 9/11 first responders for future generations.
 

Representatives Peter King and...

Bronx Council on the Arts to Open New Headquarters

April 04, 2011|Chiara Wegener

A former Washington Mutual bank branch was donated by JPMorgan to be used as the Council's new headquarters.

The Bronx...

Serving Up More Than a Meal

March 17, 2011|Sarah Reynolds

A ride-along with the the Meals on Wheels program in New York City.

Meals on Wheels is a delivery service that brings hot...

Bloomberg Brushes Off Booing

March 07, 2011|Sara Kugel

Mayor Bloomberg is brushing off the mixed response he received this weekend at the Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade.

A...

Art in the Heart of Manhattan

March 02, 2011|Lorraine Dalton

Five modern sculptures are on display in Times Square until Monday.

 

As a part of Armory Arts Week, the Times Square...

Queens Lawmakers to Remove “Sexist” Statue

February 25, 2011|Claudia Morell

A Controversial statue may no longer have a home in Queens.

New York Congressman Anthony Weiner joined other Queens lawmakers...

Flying Trapeze in New York City

February 17, 2011|Morlene Chin

The trapeze isn't just for people training to perform in the circus.

If you want to experience flight in New York City for...

Metro-North's New Haven Line Still Experiencing Problems

February 16, 2011|Julie Clark

Connecticut commuters are angry about the reduced schedule and overcrowding on trains.

Metro-North’s New Haven line is still...