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Highbridge activist helps other African immigrants

Posted on December 28th, 2009 by Delphine Reuter

Highbridge activist helps other African immigrants

New Bronx African council bears local leader’s signature

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Food stamp finger imaging frustrates advocates

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Ryan Tracy

Food stamp finger imaging frustrates advocates

Anti-hunger advocates criticize food stamp application requirements.

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Armed robberies in Park Slope put shop owners on edge

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Lauren Sausser

Armed robberies in Park Slope put shop owners on edge

A rash of armed robberies in Park Slope have led business owners to take extra safety measures in the normally quiet neighborhood.

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Nonprofits in the Lower East Side battle the perfect storm

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Shanthi Venkataraman

Nonprofits in the Lower East Side battle the perfect storm

State funding cuts threaten core service offerings of settlement houses.

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Trading portfolios for lesson plans

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Stephanie Marcus

Trading portfolios for lesson plans

Banker-turned-teacher uses her savvy skills to fund classroom success.

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Stalled construction sites stagnate in Brighton Beach

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by David Kessel

Stalled construction sites stagnate in Brighton Beach

Tight economics and new legislation puts development on hold.

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HIV diagnoses increase in Latino communities

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Yaffi Spodek

HIV diagnoses increase in Latino communities

Health experts evaluate the spread of the AIDS epidemic.

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Needy find helping hand through local churches

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Sonia Dasgupta

Needy find helping hand through local churches

In tough times churches see a greater demand for social services.

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Graffiti: vandalism or art?

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Nikolia Apostolou

Graffiti: vandalism or art?

East Harlemites debate latest graffiti legislation

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Census partnerships promote participation among immigrant communities

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Alizah Salario

Census partnerships promote participation among immigrant communities

East Harlem groups join forces with Census Bureau to raise awareness

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