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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.
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A Cafe for Dogs Grows in the East Village
Co-founders and father-daughter duo Coppy Holzman and Logan Mikhly are the owners of the dog cafe, Boris & Horton a booming and unique business in the East Village.
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One Million Roses in Bryant Park
Lucia Guzman, 29, sits in her small shop at the Winter Village in Bryant Park, selling her handmade wire sculptures. […]
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NYC holiday season weather swings up and down
The Monday after the coldest Thanksgiving in New York City in 147 years, it was a balmy 51 degrees in […]
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Black Friday is dip for brick and mortar stores
Sales are up online and down in stores.
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Mediocre Giants lose again, fans moan
With a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday, the New York Giants and their fans have settled in to another middle-of-the-road season.