Articles written by: Thom Friend

New Yorkers protest Eric Garner verdict
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New Yorkers protest Eric Garner verdict

by × on December 4, 2014 at 12:07 pm ×

Thousands of New Yorkers cried out in protest over the Grand Jury decision not to indict the police officer who chocked the unarmed man to death.

What you need to know about third party candidates
Midterm Elections 2014 / Politics / Uncategorized / Video

What you need to know about third party candidates

by × on November 3, 2014 at 10:46 pm ×

by Thom Friend Occupy Wall Street and the People’s Climate March; two movements that brought hundreds of thousands from around the nation and the world to New York City to make their voices heard. But tomorrow, when Americans make their way to the polling booths to cast their votes, the third-party candidates who hope to champion these causes will see […]

NYC Marathon: East Harlem
Features / Multimedia / Special Reports

NYC Marathon: East Harlem

by × on November 3, 2014 at 10:51 am ×

The 2014 TCS New York City was a vibrant, colorful fun time for New Yorkers, runners and tourist.

NY People: Roger Mamedov, MMA Academy owner and instructor
Video

NY People: Roger Mamedov, MMA Academy owner and instructor

by × on October 5, 2014 at 7:59 pm ×

by Thom Friend The most important thing to Roger Mamedov, the owner and an instructor at the Williamsburg Mixed Martial Arts Academy, is the community MMA builds.

9/11 first responders gather for a group photo at their yearly meeting spot, O'Hara's Pub, NYC. Photo by Thom Friend.
News / Special Reports

On 9/11: A pub is filled with joy in remembrance

by × on September 11, 2014 at 9:55 pm ×

A place to come back to each year to honor and remember, but also to celebrate life