Monthly Archives: November 2012

Prisoners’ Art Invites Reflection at John Jay

Works in “Prisoner Art for Social Justice,” the inaugural exhibition at the New Gallery at John Jay College. (Philippe Theise) “Prisoner Art for Social Justice,” an exhibition of mostly paintings at the New Gallery at John Jay College, offers windows … Continue reading

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Musicians at Greenpoint Practice Space Clean Up, Play On

Drummer Daniel Edelman, of the band GOD MODE, and Karen Halpenny clean drums outside the Greenpoint location of Scientific Laboratories, a practice space for musicians, on Tuesday, Oct. 30. (Philippe Theise) Tenants at the Greenpoint location of Scientific Laboratories, a … Continue reading

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Guatemalan Immigrant Hopes for Deferred Action, Plans Future

On January 31st, 2007, 14-year-old José Emmanuel Machan Paiz was playing soccer in Guatemala City. After the game, his parents told him that he would be leaving for the United States the following day. I couldn’t say no, yes, maybe,” … Continue reading

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Above Franklin Street, a Sign is Reborn

On Sunday, September 23rd, Dmitry “Mitch” Pankov and Collin Scotese of Overall Murals painted a new sign for W.H. Christian & Sons, a Greenpoint company that opened in 1924. Overall also created the Tom Lawless Whiskey mural on North 11th … Continue reading

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