Gourmet Opportunities Sprout in the South Bronx
Nonprofit helps kids grow, cook and eat their way to better futures in the unhealthiest county in New York state
Articles written by: Elizabeth Arakelian
Audio / Features
Audio / Features
Breast milk for sale
If you’re going to buy milk, purchase it from a milk bank the FDA states, which New Yorkers will soon be able to due with the state’s first milk bank slated to open on Mother’s Day.
Features / Multimedia / News
Low life expectancy rate plagues Brownsville
Seventy-four is the average age that residents of Brownsville live to be and it is the lowest rate of life expectancy in New York City according to the City’s Health Department.
Features
Local Nonprofit Hosts Panel for Domestic Violence Awareness
By Elizabeth Arakelian October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Queens based nonprofit Turning Point held a press conference to address the topic. Turning Point aims to assist those within the Muslim community facing domestic violence issues by bridging the cultural gap that is often felt by Muslims when seeking services through traditional channels.
Features / Special Reports / Uncategorized
New York City Marathon: South Bronx
Though traditionally a quieter part of New York City, those exiting the 3rd Avenue – 138 Street subway station were met with the sound of live jazz and cheering as loud as the bright green uniforms worn by volunteers passing out water and bananas to runners.
Features / Video
NY People: Michael Bloom, Chess Player
Michael Blooms loves to play chess at the Chess forum in Greenwich Village.
News / Uncategorized
Combating climate change on campus
“Take the challenge,” Cuomo encouraged students at the discussion.
Arts / Features
Artist’s installation asks consumers to find the real value in themselves
Langer said she hopes her project will bring an element of thoughtfulness to people so that they can connect with their inner truth and true value.
Arts / Features
Photoville harmonizes people, their phones, and photography
As a free event that is open to the public, the untraditional space liberates the viewers from expectations often associated with museums and brick and mortar galleries.
Live Blog
GOP CNN Debate: A lively conversation in social media
Strategists and average Americans alike no longer need to wait for the results of formal polls to understand the political climate as viewers’ theories and opinions are instantly shared online.
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