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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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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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Debris from worst storm in 30 years still piling up

Posted on November 30th, 2009 by Sonam Hajela

Debris from worst storm in 30 years still piling up

Cleanup crews still plowing through remaining wreckage

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Speaking out against crime in the West Village

Posted on November 24th, 2009 by David Lewis

Reported on June 17, 2009

The 6th Police Pct.
Community Board 2
Greenwich Village Block Associations

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Calorie labels have uncertain effect in poor neighborhoods

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Sasha Chavkin

Calorie labels have uncertain effect in poor neighborhoods

Calorie labels have limited effect in low-income neighborhoods.

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Even in recession, green groups maintain Astoria Park

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by John Ryan

Even in recession, green groups maintain Astoria Park

A network of environmental groups complements the park department’s efforts

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Protesters march on Hell’s Kitchen for health care reform

Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Ashley Harris

Protesters march on Hell’s Kitchen for health care reform

Hundreds gather outside of UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters to protest

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Bronx center addresses nurse shortage with free training

Posted on November 1st, 2009 by Delphine Reuter

Bronx center addresses nurse shortage with free training

Nursing homes ranking shows training is key for success

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