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After Long Hibernation, Taxidermists Make a Killing During Bear Season, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

For New Jersey's legion of tax accountants, boom times come once a year. But local...

 

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Lost, and Found, After Zuccotti Raid, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

The stuff that made Zuccotti Park into an ad-hoc home for protesters accumulated gradually over...

 

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PCB Leaks Found in 3 More Schools, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

Three schools sharing a single Manhattan building joined the growing list of public schools where...

 

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PCB Q&A: How Toxins Ended Up in City Schools Search Metropolis, Metropolis (2011)

As many as two-thirds of public schools in New York City use the same type...

 

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N.Y. Home Becomes a TV Star on ‘Lights Out’, Metropolis (2011)

Glenn and Francine Aber live with a television star: their house. While the Abers own...

 

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A Rent Party Revival During Hard Times, Metropolis (2011)

A vase half full of money rested on a cluttered table inside Susan Kramer’s apartment,...

 

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Ex-Drug Dealer Ricky Ross Pushing Indie Film About His Life, Speakeasy (2010)

After shopping his story to major movie houses in Hollywood, “Freeway” Ricky Ross, has decided...

 

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Who’s on Broadway? White Women Tourists, Metropolis (2010)

Broadway is full of tourists. That’s the completely unsurprising finding from a demographic study of...

 

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Big Bear Jackpot: Q&A With a New Jersey Hunter, Metropolis (2010)

Joe Piserchia will be busy butchering a black bear for the next few hours. The...

 

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Search Metropolis, Metropolis (2010)

For some Jews, drawing unfavorable comparisons between the second-tier Hanukah holiday and the Christmas juggernaut...

 

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A Brooklyn Panda Made for Punching, Metropolis (2010)

A man in panda costume has been punched repeatedly by strangers on the streets of...

 

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City History, in the Mail, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

Before traveling to New York in 1976, Andreas Adam's only knowledge of the metropolis was...

 

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Cooking Up City Water in Florida, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

The water-filtration system at Joey Lograsso's pizzeria in Lake Worth, Fla., is designed to produce...

 

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Trash Tours: Off-Limits Waste Facilities Welcome the Curious, Metropolis (2010)

If you’ve ever contemplated the fate of your discarded leftovers or the trajectory of your...

 

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The Subway Social Network Search Metropolis, Metropolis (2010)

There are few socially acceptable reasons to speak to strangers on New York City’s subways...

 

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Bedford-Stuyvesant: Buyers Have Upper Hand, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

Bedford-Stuyvesant real estate, which enjoyed a mini-renaissance during the boom years, has gotten hit especially...

 

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Low-End Homes in 5 Boroughs, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

The cheapest property on the market in New York City right now is a 300-square-foot...

 

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'Precious' girls are everywhere, TheGrio.com (2010)

Though the movie was based on fiction, the circumstances that Precious faces are happening to...

 

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DiCaprio, Scorsese Together Again For "Shutter Island", NBCNewYork.com (2010)

Leonardo DiCaprio rejoined Martin Scorsese to play Teddy Daniels in the thriller “Shutter Island,” and...

 

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R&B Icon, Teddy Pendergrass, Dies, ESSENCE.com (2010)

With his commanding baritone vocals and sensual lyrics, Pendergrass swooned the ladies and provided the...

 

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On Final Night, "Monk" Makes TV History, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Quirky cop drama "Monk" may be coming to an end with its series finale premiering...

 

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Twitter, Other Startups Rich in Awards -- and Perks, NBCBayArea.com (2009)

Bay Area startups swept the Technology Pioneer Awards winning nearly half of the 26 honors...

 

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Comic Williams Posts Bail, Denies He's a "Katt-Burglar", NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Comedian Katt Williams is free from a Georgia jail after posting $40,000 bail following his...

 

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Death & Co. Lives On: The East Village hot spot extended its hours to 2 a.m., NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Death & Co. just got an extension on life. Last call at the speakeasy-like restaurant-bar...

 

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No More Kisses: Isiah Thomas "Hurt" Over Magic Johnson Book, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Isiah Thomas won’t be kissing Magic Johnson on the cheek anytime soon. The two, known...

 

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Art Cars Descend on New York, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

“The California Fantasy Van,” covered in 5,000 pieces of brass and $15,000 in coins, has...

 

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FHA Could Be Next Up For Bailout, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

The Federal Housing Administration, which guarantees mortgages for millions of homeowners, may need a bailout...

 

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"Humbled" Obama Accepts Nobel Prize, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

In a development that seemed to leave him as stunned as his critics, President Obama...

 

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Project Runway Struts Into Gaming, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Next spring you'll be able to "make it work" and strut your stuff down your...

 

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Jobless Rate Hits 9.8%: Construction, manufacturing among hardest hit sectors, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

The unemployment rate inched closer to double digits, reaching 9.8% in September, federal officials said....

 

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"Courageous" Elizabeth Smart: Kidnapper Raped Me Daily, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Elizabeth Smart testified in federal court today in Salt Lake City against her troubled abuser...

 

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Tweet Success: Twitter Nearing $1 Billion, NBCNewYork.com (2009)

Twitter, the San Francisco startup that lets Kanye tweet apologies and everyday people post their...

 

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Skateboard Company Runs on 15-Year-Old's Junk Fuel, NBCmiami.com (2009)

Customized skateboards aren’t easy to afford on a 15-year-old’s budget, so Reggie Forde decided to...

 

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FARC Rebels Accused of Killing Indigenous Peasants, Latina.com (2009)

The FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) are said to have attacked the Awa in...

 

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Gizmo Snatch & Grab, Brooklyn Heights Courier (2009)

A pocket of Brooklyn has the highest juvenile crime rate in the city- and police...

 

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Latin American Leaders Meet to Discuss Increasing Violence in the Region, Latina.com (2009)

Drug wars and escalating violence has prompted a summit in Panama between Latin leaders from...

 

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First Black President? Older African American Voters Weigh In, Amsterdam News (2008)

Dolores Epps, 58, can’t wait to vote next Tuesday in the 2008 presidential election but...

 

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City Council Votes to Extend Term Limits, Amsterdam News (2008)

New York City Council voted on Thursday to extend term limits despite two voter referendums...

 

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Colin Powell Backs Obama, Amsterdam News (2008)

Gen. Colin Powell crossed party lines in his endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama this past...

 

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Centerville's Got Talent, Tri-City Voice (2008)

As budget cuts continue to ravage California schools, the Centerville community is making strides to...

 

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INSIGHT Magazine, A F.O.K.U.S. Publication (2008)

I am the Editor-In-Chief of INSIGHT magazine, a quarterly F.O.K.U.S. publication that offers a platform...

 

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Chilean Fashion Show Featuring Models Dressed as Virgin Mary Sparks Controversy, Latina.com (2008)

A fashion show in Chile sparked a hell of controversy when designer Ricardo Oyarzun's plans...

 

Multimedia

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Odd Jobs: Keeping Brooklyn’s Gas Lamps Lit (2010)

Allen McCullough has been fixing gas lamps outside Brooklyn brownstones on and off for the...

 

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MYNY: Profiles of Artists Finding Inspiration in New York City (2009)

MYNY features a series of artist profiles that detail their personal connection to New York...

 

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Art Cars Take a New York Spin (2009)

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Art cars rolled into New York as a promotion for “Automorphosis," a film...

 

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LL Cool J: 'Michael Jackson Was a Funny Guy' (2009)

In between promoting his new partnership with Mastercard and his "Break In Your Jeans" campaign,...

 

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Real People Send Birthday Greetings to President Obama (2009)

Today is President Barack Obama’s birthday! Imagine you could call him up at the White...

 

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Post College Panic (2009)

Post College Panic is a blog that focuses on recent college grads in New York...

 

Broadcast

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Good News for J-Schools, The CUNY News Update (2009)

Journalism schools have had an increase in applications this year. Though the economy is a...

 

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Subway Aid Falls Off Track, NYCity News Service (2009)

New York is expected to get $1 billion in transit funds as part of the...

 

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My Journey to Washington D.C., WABC-TV EyeWitness News, New York, NY (2009)

I won tickets to the inauguration after adding my name to a lottery list hosted...

 

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‘Storm’ Marches to its Own Beat, NYCity NewsService (2008)

Crisp snare drums bring the rain – and the bass drums bring the thunder. The...

 

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Weathering the Storm, Fundamentals of Interactive Journalism- Blog (2008)

Crisp snare drums bring the rain and the bass drums-they bring the thunder. The nervous...

 

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Great Scott!! Impostor Journalists?, Fundamentals of Interactive Journalism- Blog (2008)

Impostor journalists are crashing high profile parties in New York. At least that’s what an...

 

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Thought's About the Debate?, Fundamentals of Interactive Journalism- Blog (2008)

In the first presidential debate before November’s election, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain...

 

Magazine

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Fall Movie Guide, ESSENCE (2009)

In an unimaginable true story examining racial identity, Sophie Okonedo plays Sandra Laing, a Black...

 

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In His Steps- Michael Jackson Tribute, ESSENCE (2009)

Michael Jackson Tribute

In His Steps: He was the muse of entertainers and revolutionized celebrity...

 

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On the record with...Marlon Wayans, ESSENCE (2009)

The scion of comedy's royal family knows funny. But moviegoers shouldn't expect him to act...

 

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Video Genius, ESSENCE (2009)

Video Genius:

Jackson's videos left an indelible mark with their jaw-dropping story lines and innovative...

 

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Shadow of a Shadow: An Interview with Fascious, INSIGHT (2009)

Combining poetry, hip-hop theater, and dance, Anthony “Fascious” Martinez recently debuted the revised version of...

 

Radio

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Listen Now: Losing your paycheck to collect calls fees? (2010)

Listen as Sherry Murray and Edna Ford share their story about the high cost of...

 

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Listen now: Financial advice for families and the formerly incarcerated (2009)

Monday’s show was truly informative. Makeba and I spoke with Mark S. La Spisa, financial...

 

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Web Radio Show: Terrence Stevens and In Arms Reach, Lives In Focus: Family Life Behind Bars Radio (2009)

Makeba was out so I hosted the show last night solo. I kicked things off...

 

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Web Radio Show: “Drop the Rock”, Lives In Focus: Family Life Behind Bars Radio (2009)

This is the second show that I co-hosted. Our first guest was Caitlin Dunklee of...