The Lucky One Thousand !?

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On the even of President Xi Jinping’s visit, Tibetan’s living in exile in Jackson Heights are working to keep their culture strong for the younger generation.

The Call for Car-Free Shore Blvd Sparks Debate in Astoria Neighborhood

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People in Astoria have different opinion on whether Shore Blvd should be car-free.

Ahead of Restoration, Jackson Heights’ Diversity Plaza Faces Criticism

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Jackson Heights’ Diversity Plaza will undergo restoration in spring 2016 on a budget of $2.5 million dollars.

The Nostalgia of Food

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In response to the influx of West African immigrants into West Harlem a group of Senegalese restaurants have sprung up to provide people with a taste of their traditions in their new home.

A New Trend of Work Space In Red Hook

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A new trend of co-working space is booming in Brooklyn.

Residents Take Center Stage at First Bed-Stuy Participatory Budget Meeting

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For the first time, residents of Bedford-Stuyvesant are getting the chance to vote on how money gets spent in their district.

Remembering Marlene Sanders

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Family, friends, colleagues, and students of Marlene Sanders are invited to a celebration of the life and career of journalism pioneer Marlene Sanders. Thursday, September 3rd at 4:00pm, Reception to follow Hemmerdinger Hall, Room 102 Silver Center for Arts and Science, New

Charter schools cause dissent in Greenpoint and Williamsburg

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   Karen Sprowal got her son into a charter school because her district’s public schools were struggling. Her son, who has ADHD, was quickly singled out.  Within twelve days of him attending a Success Academy school, the administration realized he