Crafting a Response to the Economy
Craft makers say they're holding on amid tough times.
Author: Walter Smith-Randolph
A Long, Intrepid Flight to Progress
Dr. Roscoe Brown, one of the barrier-busting Tuskegee Airmen, came to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on a recent day to share his story with a new generation of aspiring aviators.
Talking Turkey About Calories
There's an effort afoot to alter traditional Thanksgiving Day meals to include more healthful ingredients.
Festival Brings Diversity to Kids’ Films
A new study found that 71 percent of characters in movies for young audiences are male. The recent KidCinemaFest offered a more diverse selection of films.
Rooftop Reflections on Going Green
An initiative called NYC Cool Roofs is encouraging building owners to paint the roof of their building with a reflective white paint.
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Haitian Jobs Program Faces Struggles
The White House is giving non-documented Haitian immigrants an opportunity to work legally in the U.S. following January’s earthquake — but few are taking advantage.
Soldiers Fight a Battle of Conscience
Soldiers recently spoke about their experiences at Riverside Church as part of the new Truth Commission on Conscience in War.
Kitty’s a Tiger in the Ring
Kathleen (Kitty) Walsh, a 20-year-old college student, is battling her way through the Daily News Golden Gloves tournament.