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In April the Associated Press published a brief story about a New York man who traveled to Alaska to build a cabin in the wilderness, but when things weren’t as he expected, the situation quickly turned into a battle for survival. In the premiere episode of the Closer Look podcast, Brittnye Jones and Jeffrey Kopp interview Vladimir […]
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American Story: Mr. Sandman
Walk around Washington Square Park or Union Square in New York City you are likely to see intricate designs on the ground. These are by the visual artist Joe Mangrum, whose primary medium is sand. He has been painting with sand since 2006, and his work has been featured in many museums. Inspiration for Mangrum’s […]
A Store Grows in Brooklyn
Andrea Brooke, originally from the UK, embodies the American dream. Brooke moved to the United States 11 years ago to work in the New York office of a British design firm. After several jobs in the American design world, she fulfilled her dream of opening her own store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in 2013. This is her business, her […]
Bushwick’s Changing Food Scene
As people are priced out of trendy Williamsburg, they’re heading east to more affordable neighborhoods, bringing the wave of gentrification with them. In Bushwick, rent prices have risen exponentially, pushing lifelong residents out of the area. Not surprisingly, the change in demographics has affected the neighborhood’s restaurant scene. As young people move into the area, hip new restaurants […]
The Body Positive Runway Show
Smart Glamour, a fashion brand that creates clothing for women of various heights and sizes, held a runway show on February 19th in the West Village area. By representing many ethnicities, body shapes and sizes on the runway, Smart Glamour sets itself apart from other brands in today`s fashion industry.
The Rise of the Bronx Art Scene
Graffiti and hip hop culture were the foundation of the Bronx art scene during the 1980s. However, Bronx art expanded outside of graffiti through time. In the past 10 years, new art spaces and galleries have popped up throughout the borough, creating environments for Bronx communities and artists to connect, unite and raise awareness about their work. […]
Psychology Behind Supreme
If you’ve ever walked by the clothing store Supreme in SoHo, you know that shoppers line up around the block for the chance to buy the new clothing collection. What makes shopping at Supreme worth the wait?
Brexit Shock: NYC Reacts
What do New Yorkers make of the surprising ‘yes’ vote in the British referendum to split from the European Union? Phil Rosenbaum’s Reporting: Multimedia students hit the streets just as the East Coast was waking up to the news and roiling global financial markets. Interviews by Shiva Darshan, Abraham Gross, Brittnye Jones, Mina Kaji, Jeffrey […]
Undocumented and making a difference
Thousands of undocumented immigrants live anonymous lives in New York City. They toil away trying to make a living and work hard to avoid being detected by authorities. Jung Rae Jang tells his own story and journey as he helps others make it through each day.
Many Fish In The Sea
This year, Chinese New Year fell on the eve of Valentine’s Day, and in New York City it was shockingly cold. Trying to keep my fingers warm while they clutched my camera, I stumbled into an open-air fish market in Chinatown. What follows is a short photo-essay, playing on the saying single people hear a lot: “There […]