via The Queens Courier
Hot Dog! Vendor’s an Open Champ
Tommy Chan is the lone food vendor allowed to set up shop in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park during the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
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via The Local
Penny Poet Offers Streetwise Prose
Robert Samuel Snyderman types up original poems on the spot in return for donations.
via New York Daily News
Comics and Cards are Comeback Kids
Local memorabilia dealers say they're seeing signs of an economic recovery.
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.
via The Queens Courier
Celebrating Godesses of Motherhood
Mother's Day takes on added significance at Shri Trimurti Bhavan, a Hindu temple in Queens.
Subway Offenders Caught on Camera
Brooklyn comedian Tom Sibley posts pictures of ill-mannered commuters on his popular blog.
Big Goals for Sled Hockey Team
The RoughRiders play sled hockey, a sport that lets mentally and physically challenged athletes live out their ice dreams.
Boutique Books Press Advantage
Even in the era of the iPad, the boutique book business is booming.