No Dream Act in NY budget

April 3rd, 2013  |  by  |  published in Audio, News | Leave A Comment »

Viviana Sanchez, 19, a student at York College in Jamaica, Queens who just received deferred action said her inability to receive financial aid is forcing her to attend school part-time. Photo by Daniella Silva.

The bill’s failure stemmed from a discrepancy between the state’s two legislative bodies, the assembly and the senate.

NY People: Rae Charles, professional dancer

October 12th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Arts, Features, Video | Leave A Comment »

NY People: Rae Charles, professional dancer

With her professional career starting, dancer Rae Charles, speaks on the joys and fears of it all.

Community group in Crown Heights hopes to reduce gun violence

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Community group in Crown Heights hopes to reduce gun violence

Community group Save Our Streets Crown Heights works with youth in Brooklyn

Midtown pizza war leaving customers satisfied

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Midtown pizza war leaving customers satisfied

Two midtown pizza parlors have been competing by lowering prices

Bringing smiles to the community with cupcakes

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Bringing smiles to the community with cupcakes

Two New York City women bring smiles to under-served communities by baking cupcakes

Dog running is big business in New York City

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Dog running is big business in New York City

Some dog owners in NYC are turning to dog runners to give their pups exercise.

GOP Primary: Romney sweeps

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GOP Primary: Romney sweeps

Former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney has won all five states up for grabs in today’s primary elections.

Famous in Kathmandu, anonymous in New York

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Famous in Kathmandu, anonymous in New York

A rock star from Nepal finds new life in New York

Jeremy Lin craze fuels Asian-American pride

February 15th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Features, Slideshows | 2 Comments »

Kuan-sseng Wu (center), 23, a student from Taiwan, shows off his Jeremy Lin jersey while posing alongside the Taiwanese flag. Photo by Louie Lazar.

‘Lin-sanity’ has swept through New York City.

A proposed law may help NY undocumented students pay college tuition

December 13th, 2011  |  by  |  published in News | Leave A Comment »

Who is eligible for a TAP award may change if proposed legislation that

Under the plan applicants could earn up to $5,000 per person per year for college.