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NY People: Dontan Negrin and his traveling piano

Dontan Negrin travels around the corner playing his upright piano on the street and in parks to make a living.

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NY People: Artist Genesis Tramaine

Meet Genesis Tramine, a Brooklyn artist committed to her art and people.

Live BlogPolitics

First 2012 Presidential Debate

Live blog of the first presidential debate by the staff of Pavement Pieces. Editors: Alex Jung. Courtney Pence, Alaia Howell. Reporters: Jordyn Taylor, Breana Jones, Gabrielle Wright, Timothy Weisberg, Sarah Fournier,Daniella Silva, Alyana Alfaro, Mary Zarikos, Jia Guo, Alex Reali, Natalie Triplett

News

Legal panel discusses the plight of Pussy Riot

Several hundred students, professors, and activists gathered to hear the attorneys in a candid discussion about the plight of the Russian band members who were imprisoned after they gave a performance to protest the reelection of Russian president, Vladimir Putin.

News

Waiting in line for iPhone 5 becomes PR stunt

For the brave, passionate, and possibly foolhardy, waiting in line for the new Apple iPhone 5, which goes on sale […]

News

Fire safety code task force aims to prevent tragedies.

Task Force’s report lists at least 20 recommendations for state buildings and projects in New York City, but ultimately the goal is to have all buildings in New York City under the same fire code regulations.

News

Health practitioners and city council members push for paid sick time

According to the Women’s Institute for Policy Research, almost half of all working New Yorkers (1.58 million) do not have access to paid sick leave.

Features

Harlem Globetrotter helps kids stop bullies in Brooklyn and Queens

Anthony “Buckets” Blakes explained why basketball – and life – works better without bullying.

Special Reports

Still Occupying: One year later OWS hits the streets again

Protestors waved banners, played music, and danced in the street. Over 150 people were arrested.

Special Reports

Still Occupying: “God is with the Poor”

Occupy Faith makes a strong showing at OWS one year anniversary demonstration.