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New York City (Page 21)

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Bushwick’s “revival” brings new faces, rent hikes and rapid change

A clash of cultures and agendas.

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Some immigrant cab drivers left professional careers in their native land

There are 42,000 taxi cab drivers in New York City. Eighty-two percent of them were born in foreign countries. Some of the have higher education degrees in their native countries.

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City school bus strike causes hardship for parents

At 5:30 a.m. every morning, Zsuzsa Schuster wakes up her six-year-old son for school. She lives in Jackson Heights, but […]

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Sandy’s destruction in Stuy-town

Stuyvesant Town was badly hit by Hurricane Sandy. The East Village apartment complex suffered extensive flooding and tree damage, and its residents remain without power and heat. There is no guarantee how soon residents' utilities will return.

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Local deli feeds downtown locals without power

What was a headache for residents, became a jackpot for small business owners.

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Jane Austen Society meet, greet and dance in NYC

The Jane Austin Society, dress the part in their annual meeting, where some members hope to find their very own Mr. Darcy.

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NY People: Artist Genesis Tramaine

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

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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

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Midtown pizza war leaving customers satisfied

Two midtown pizza parlors have been competing by lowering prices

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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