Author Archives: April Fan

Voter turnout in Williamsburg declines in the past few years

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James Aogolis, 25, has been volunteering as a poll worker in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for 11 years.
Living in the neighborhood for his whole life, James Aogolis witnesses the change of the community.

Give birth to an American Baby: Chinese mothers’ Dream

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Despite a booming economy in China, every year Chinese mothers choose to give birth in the so-called baby-care centers in America. With dozens of baby-care centers in southern California raided by the government, more pregnant Chinese women are coming to New York to give birth.

Post-storm Era: Red Hook Is Booming

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Since Superstorm Sandy, businesses in Red Hook have gone through the ebb of the community. Now with more attention focusing on the neighborhood, Red Hook is turning over a new leaf.

Vinyl Shop Faces Rocky Future In Red Hook

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Red Hook now has its own vinyl store. Coopersmith, the owner, though has a great vision for his business, this vinyl store might face a rocky future in this neighborhood.