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A Church Gives, and Gives Itself a Stage, in Midtown
Submitted for class on Nov. 11, 2012 Members of Iglesia ni Cristo, a Philippines-based church with congregations in New York, New Jersey, and over half the fifty states, assembled in Father Duffy Square in Midtown yesterday to celebrate their church … Continue reading
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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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A Touch of Morocco in Midtown Manhattan
Hassan Achmad sells Halal food from a cart near the corner of 31st Street and 7th Avenue by Madison Square Garden. The menu, which features standbys such as falafel, chicken, and lamb, doesn’t appear to have a particular national identity, … Continue reading
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