Hate Killing Spurs Protest, Fear
Amid chants of “Hey hey, ho ho, homophobia’s got to go,” marchers decried the slaying of Mark Carson – and reflected on how his death changes the way they see the city.
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via The Nabe
Two Fort Greenes
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are long past the tipping point of gentrification. But even as real estate prices have soared, some residents continue to languish in poverty.
The Way Home
Check out this look at New York's juvenile justice system, tracing youths' paths through the courts, detention – and their efforts to get back on track.
Bushwick Beyond the Brand
Thirty-five years ago, burned-out Bushwick was a symbol of urban blight. Today the neighborhood is on the rise, as gentrification spreads. But not all the change is for the better.
via The New York Times
Lining Up For a Job Lift
Hundreds of people spent five days and nights on a Queens street in hopes of gaining a union job as an elevator mechanic.
Dancing Away Worries in a Flash
Breast cancer survivor Sharon Harris takes joy in flash mobs – she calls them her "anti-chemo." Her new friends call her the Flash Mob Queen.
iPad Helps Clarify Artistic Vision
Greek artist Fotis Flevotomos, who has battled blurry vision since birth, recently started using an iPad application that helps him deal with sight issues.
DJ Spins Toward Comeback
DJ Esquire heads to a regional DJ competition to battle for the title he lost last year. Can he reclaim the No. 1 spot?