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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 […]
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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 […]
The Anti-Piano Man
New York City is known for its characters, and Colin Huggins is one of my favorites. It is a rare day in Washington Square when his piano music isn’t permeating the park; his grand piano is an ostentatious, out-of-place surprise that endears tourists and locals alike. The top three song requests are also the three songs Colin refuses […]
Getting glam with seniors
Glamour Gals brings together two generations through makeovers and enlightening conversations between teens and seniors. Elizabeth De Leon is president of the nationwide organization’s New York University chapter. In this American Story, De Leon gives us a glimpse into how she balances school and volunteering, and how they are an inseparable part of her education […]
Sounds Around Town
Dominicans are the largest minority group in Washington Heights. As a result, the neighborhood has unofficially earned the title “Little Dominican Republic.” This project highlights, through photos and sounds, aspects of the neighborhood that are uniquely Dominican.