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The pain of forced marriage

December 14th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, Video | 2 Comments »

The pain of forced marriage

Vidya Sri, tells her story.

New Yorkers continue to give despite tough economic times

December 13th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, Video | 1 Comment »

New Yorkers continue to give despite tough economic times

Coat donations are accepted at New York public libraries and New York City Police Departments until December 31st.

Bunnies find love through speed dating

December 13th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, Slideshows | 2 Comments »

Bunnies find love through speed dating

Rabbit Rescue and Rehab, the New York City chapter of the House Rabbit Society, provide these bunny speed-dating services as part of their efforts to encourage house rabbit adoption.

A growing number of “preppers” prepare for doomsday

December 12th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Audio, Features | Leave A Comment »

A growing number of “preppers” prepare for doomsday

They want ensure their safety in the event of a disaster situation, no matter how severe.

Acting classes help recovering addicts on their road to sobriety

December 9th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Audio, Features | 2 Comments »

Participants in the acting class at Phoenix House Career Academy partake in a physical warm-up. Photo courtesy of Tommy Demenkoff.

Phoenix House partnered with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, and began offering its residents a weekly acting class. Now, a month and a half later, there is a wait list to get into the class.

International students struggle to find jobs in the U.S.

December 8th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, Video | 2 Comments »

International students struggle to find jobs in the U.S.

They have to deal with restrictive visa requirements and limited jobs opportunities because of their limited visa status.

Greek Americans try and help their struggling motherland

December 1st, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features | 1 Comment »

Peyer Strathos, (right) and members of the Greek American community in Astoria  pose with the turkey that they will be feeding the poor with in a local soup kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. They said they wished they could do they same for the people of Greece. Photo by Mary Zarikos

Many Greek Americans are worried and frustrated with the never ending crisis in Greece

What’ll it Be, Mr. President?

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Features, Politics | 1 Comment »

Obama Eats at Manny's.

The Gateway Breakfast House in Portland has a wide range of belly-busting and classic American offerings, among them the cheesy ham and egg burger, the chili-cheese fries and the tuna melt. A little after noon on July 24th, 2012, the President of the United States paid the restaurant a surprise lunch visit. As the pictures [...]

Stand By Your Man

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Features, Politics | Leave A Comment »

On her Pinterest pages, Ann Romney shares a love note from Mit

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Third party candidates: A long shot worth taking?

November 6th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Election 2012, Features, Politics | Leave A Comment »

From right to left: Richard Gottfried, Karen Young, Ron Moore, Ben Becker, Scott Spiegel. Surrogates for presidential candidates in the third party debate held at Hudson Guild community center on October 24, 2012. Photo by Joanna Marshall.

Who are the third party candidates and how do you not know about them if they are running for president of the United States?