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Women’s wrestling sees explosive growth across New York City and nation
Since the 1990's, wrestling has been the fastest growing women's sport in the nation. Now, there are over 15,000 women participating in the sport, and 48 different colleges sponsoring women's teams. New York City has been one of the hotbeds for the sports growth, with the PSAL establishing New York states only all girls wrestling league. Now, young girls are challenging gender norms in a sport that has historically been reserved for men.
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New Yorkers celebrate Amazon backing out of LIC deal
View video on Vimeo Entwined in a four-foot-high pile of trash facing the Upper East Side sat a deformed delivery […]
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Irvington High School seniors are football standouts
Irvington linebacker Nashawn Brooks poses with his mother after signing his letter of intent to Wagner College. Brooks is also […]
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Housing projects residents find community despite harsh living conditions
The Ingersoll project’s Garden of Eden grows fruits and vegetables during the warmer months. Photo by Teddy Haines. Nestled into […]
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Anti-Abortion Catholics divided on excommunicating Cuomo
Many anti-abortion Catholics began calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s excommunication after the Reproductive Healthcare Act passed through the New York state legislature on January 22. But not all Catholics, both leaders and laity, agree on excommunicating the governor. Concerns range from political repercussions from the governor to hurting the Church’s reputation. On both sides of the debate, church leaders are publically sharing their opinion.
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Legal weed in New York could be a downer for some
Products like weed and cannabis oil, pictured, are just some of the ones available for purchase through New York’s black […]
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Changes to east river park renovation have residents up in arms
The John V. Lindsay East River Park is facing a four year closure for renovations. Photo by Samantha Springer. […]
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Proposed subway fare hike frustrates commuters
Riders wait for the 1 train at the 96th Street Station on the Upper West Side. Photo by Caroline Aguirre […]
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College journalism programs are hopeful despite massive job cuts
Columbia School of Journalism On January 24, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and several other American digital media outlets announced massive, […]
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Federal employees get free food and metro card as second shutdown looms
Federal workers impacted by the government shutdown received help from the ‘Stand with Federal Workers’ event today at Brookdale Hospital […]