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Commuters worry over sudden change of L train plans
The Grand Street subway and L train stop will still host commuters since the 15 month shutdown was averted. Photo […]
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Protestors march for immigrant rights fighter who faces deportation
#IStandWithRavi signs are popular amid the crowd gathered outside the US Customs Court and Federal Building Monday morning. They were […]
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Age is nothing but a number for ageless Tom Brady
Tom Brady takes the snap during Super Bowl XXXIX. Brady threw for 219 yards to give the Patriots their third […]
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Residents in This Newark Neighborhood Feel Neglected in Water Contamination Crisis
An old home in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood. Many of the residences in this area are a century old or even […]
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Arts organizations give city kids a chance to experience theater
Students working with the Situation Project get a chance to shadow staff at the show. Photo courtesy of the Situation […]
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Mental health problems haunt the undocumented
According to the American Psychological Association, undocumented immigrants can experience depression and anxiety when migrating. They struggle with traumas like the fear of deportation, the effects of racial profiling, and the lack of social support. Without access to mental health services - they're left to cope on their own.
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MTA Fare Hikes: The End of the Line
Death and taxes are inevitable, unfortunately so is yet another MTA fare hike. It looks like it will cost 25 more cents for a subway ride.
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The Auxiliary Police Force is a Different Way to Serve New Yorkers
Throughout Ronald Sussman’s life, joining law enforcement had always been an aspiration. Now, at the age of 66, Sussman is a member of the auxiliary police force, a volunteer organization that works with the NYPD. But, while Sussman gets to live out his dream of being in uniform, many New Yorkers have zero clue what the auxiliary force does and that it even exists.
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Many Gay Muslims are trapped between religion and sexual orientation
Gays Muslims at the San Francisco Pride Parade. Photo by Francio Folini. K had to make an impossible decision. Be […]
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Crossfit thrives in the South Bronx
The South Bronx has long struggled with high rates of both poverty and obesity. Its the last place you would expect a to find Crossfit, a sport normally characterized by an upper class, white following, from thriving. But that hasn't stopped The Bronx Box from developing a strong following in the South Bronx neighborhood.