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Economy Leaves Resort Town Reeling

By Lee Carter
March 22nd, 2009

Plummeting real estate sales and tightening travel budgets are taking a toll on resort towns.

Three Congregations Become One (video)

By Katy Bolger
March 20th, 2009

A ceremony dedicating a new synagogue in Montebello, N.Y. was attended by 150 on a recent March afternoon.

The Philadelphia Complaint Choir

By Cecelia Smith
December 20th, 2008

This unique choir put a joyous spin on whining.

Veterans Day at West Point

By Katy Bolger
November 12th, 2008

Four thousand cadets stand for review in honor of veterans.

West Point Women Lead A Disciplined Life

By Libby Golden
November 12th, 2008

Only 180 women will get their degree out of class of 1200, but one female cadet knows she is exactly where she belongs.

Gay Marriage Struck Down in California

By Ryan McLendon
November 5th, 2008

Proposition 8 is passed which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Gay Bostonians react.

How does the possibility of the first black president affect self-image in South Bronx? Bronx citizens of all ages talk about about themselves, the future, and their society through the lens of this historic election.

Media Coverage

By Mariah Craven
November 5th, 2008

Who decided what the news was this election season? This is a behind-the-scenes look at who the decision-makers are, why they covered what they covered. Plus, the message really is in the medium — why the source you go to changes the information you get.

Women Speak Out

By Amanda Cochran
November 4th, 2008

The women of New York City have their say on how women’s issues have (or haven’t) been a factor in the 2008 presidential election.

Palin Special Needs

By Misha Wagner
November 4th, 2008

Sarah Palin reaches out to women voters and families with special needs, but her message doesn’t resonate with everyone.

In Other Neighborhoods

Garden tackles childhood hunger

By Rhea Mahbubani
October 15th, 2009

About 12.4 million children nationwide are all too familiar with hunger, malnutrition and malnourishment
Makeup artists raise ovarian cancer awareness

By Rachel Morgan
September 19th, 2009

Early detection is key in diagnosing lesser-known disease
LGBT job fair draws thousands

By Sarah Tung
September 17th, 2009

In a time of economic hardship, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community face added pressure
Small-business owners weigh in on health debate

By Liz Wagner
September 16th, 2009

“I’m scared to death,” one business owner says.
Remembering 9/11

By Rachel Wise
September 12th, 2009

Ceremony onlookers vow ‘never to forget’
Protestors speak out against development

By Rachel Wise
September 12th, 2009

Upper East Side residents band together to save Ruppert Park
In Healthcare Debate, Economics Trumps Race

By Elisa Lagos
September 10th, 2009

When it comes to health insurance economic class matters more than race.

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