Ink 4 Haiti

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Michelle Myles and Dr. David Ores of the Lower East Side have created a way to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti–through tattoos. By: Devon Petley

East Village Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Becoming a Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion requires grappling know-how and relentless dedication. Follow one East Villager as he discovers his love for the sport and pits himself against the Northeast’s toughest competitors. By: Andrew Hongo

Portrait of the Artist: Andrew Castrucci

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By: Steven McCann

Ray’s Candy Store

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Ray Alvarez has operated a candy store on Avenue A and 7th St since 1974 but recently has struggled to pay his rent. Many long time neighbors who have grown up with Ray can’t bear to see him go – so they decided to throw a concert to try and keep him in business. By: Alex Liu

Banjo Jim’s

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The East Village has seen it’s share of drastic changes over the years, but it is reassuring to know that at this bar on Avenue C, good music never goes out of style. By: Stacy Libokmeto

Stand Up and Be Counted New York

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Stand Up and Be Counted is a video series created by NYU News and Documentary graduate students about the importance of the 2010 US Census. Produced in conjunction with NYCTV

Special Ed at PS94

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School programs for special education students are being cut at PS 94 in the East Village. One mother shares her story of the challenges she faces in trying to provide for her autistic son. By: Weier Ge

East Bowery Gentrification

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The Bowery is the oldest thoroughfare on Manhattan Island, however,gentrification is recently contributing to ongoing change along the Bowery. By: Leon Huang