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[Video] New York In a Stop-Motion Video

By MajorDomo

There are few things as trippy as the video below. Gothamist reports the stop-motion video was made “using a digital stills camera.” As you will see for yourself, the video starts off in Central Park and traipses across the city –taking the ferry at one point to create a stilted yet smooth mix of... »

Queens Day Laborers Draw Residents’ Ire

By Smriti Rao

On any given day, you would find day worker Jose Manuel at Hart Park, 69th at 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights. The painter from Mexico comes to the park each morning hoping to be picked up for work. On Tuesdays, a mobile soup kitchen run by St. John's Bread and Life provides him and his... »

Residents to city: Rezone Astoria now

By Smriti Rao

At first glance, the empty lot at 36-88 36th St. in Astoria looks like any other construction site in the city. But the mere presence of this parcel in a quiet, leafy stretch of Astoria makes the neighbors angry. Days after the Norwood Neighborhood Association reached a compromise with the Department of City Planning... »

Funemployed? The Korean American Experience

By Smriti Rao

Fed chairman Ben Bernanke says the recession is “very likely over,” the Dow swaggers to the top of the 10,000 mark, and Obama is confident the worst is behind us. So why does it still hurt so bad? If you are one of the millions in America looking for a job in this economy,... »

Paws For Thought: How To Be An Apartment Friendly Dog

By MajorDomo

Astoria in Queens, New York, is more than just all Greek restaurants and beer gardens. It is also, according to The New York Times, home to 32 French Bulldogs - one of the most totally non-cute dogs I have ever laid eyes on. »

Financial Crisis is Startup Boom Time

By Smriti Rao

While we have been carping about the financial crisis, nerds of all hues and heights have gotten together to bust out their creative juices. According to Wired, New York City's tech scene has got a huge leg up due to Wall Street's harakiri. Investors that used to dole out millions to larger institutions are... »

[Video] Unemployed? Get Yourself a Food Truck!

By MajorDomo

Food trucks are a ubiquitous part of the New York food landscape. From smoky kababs to falafel sandwiches and chicken and rice, they're a great way to satiate your cravings on the go. Now, find out how specialty food trucks may well be a great start-up idea. »

Korean Americans – A Weak Political Voice?

By Smriti Rao

New York has 132,000 Korean Americans, yet none have been elected to the New York City Council, the State Legislature or any statewide office. "We still haven't found a sense of urgency to get involved in politics," says Kevin Kim, of the Korean American Community. So, is this tiny ethnic community losing out in... »

What Women Want

By Smriti Rao

What do women want? According to Michael Silverstein, a senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group, in Chicago, women want to be Swedish! »

The Afghan Quagmire

By Smriti Rao

As Afghanistan continues to simmer under the threats and attacks of the Taliban and the Al-Qaeda, America finds itself in a quagmire. Unable to win on the ground, it flounders helplessly. But what do Afghanis in New York think about putting more American boots on the ground? »

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