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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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After failed campaign, Bed-Stuy candidate looks forward

Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Ryan Tracy

After failed campaign, Bed-Stuy candidate looks forward

Mark Griffith sets the stage for possible run in 2013.

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Massacre in Guinea devastates a Bronx community

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Sasha Chavkin

Massacre in Guinea devastates a Bronx community

Refugees press Obama to act against a military regime.

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Astoria’s green movement has a new leader

Posted on September 9th, 2009 by Melissa Kondak

Astoria’s green movement has a new leader

Lynne Serpe has become the face of Astoria’s green movement in her race against Peter Vallone Jr. for the City Council.

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Ida Sanoff: The environmental pit bull of Brighton Beach

Posted on September 5th, 2009 by Rio Slaven

Ida Sanoff: The environmental pit bull of Brighton Beach

Ida Sanoff opposes planned amphitheater in Seaside Park.

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Stimulus money funds major renovations at Whitman-Ingersoll Houses

Posted on September 5th, 2009 by Charisse Williams

Stimulus money funds major renovations at Whitman-Ingersoll Houses

Stimulus funds create change but few jobs at Whitman-Ingersoll Houses.

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Inwood residents urge police to revive a citizens’ patrol

Posted on September 3rd, 2009 by Jennifer DePreist

Inwood residents urge police to revive a citizens’ patrol

Some Inwood residents want to police the neighborhood themselves.

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Attacks on transgender women prompt Jackson Heights protest rally

Posted on August 29th, 2009 by Sriram Vaidhyanathan

Attacks on transgender women prompt Jackson Heights protest rally

Residents and activists called for legislative action to protect transgender women.

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Alan J. Gerson holds rally to protest Grand Street bike lane

Posted on August 29th, 2009 by Suhail A. Khan

Alan J. Gerson holds rally to protest Grand Street bike lane

Residents and business owners complain about bike lane.

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Habitat prepares to ramp up building affordable housing

Posted on August 29th, 2009 by Amanda Rentz

Habitat prepares to ramp up building affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity is poised to increase construction as Westchester County looks to settle a fair housing suit.

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