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The Girl From Brazil

Posted on December 2, 2010 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon It is Sunday night, the city bracing itself for the upcoming work week, but at L’Orange Bleue in SoHo, the party is just about to start. The restaurant is anarchic as you enter. You cannot find anyone … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bloomberg, Cathleen Black and the New York Schools

Posted on November 21, 2010 by New York News Network

By Stanley Aronowitz This week has been a nightmare for education. New York’s Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced  that the city would layoff 10,000 employees, many of them teachers. Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates urged school superintendents to reward teachers … Continue reading →

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Sasha Takes New York

Posted on November 10, 2010 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon Sasha, a twenty-something, singer-songwriter and actress from Russia, appeared on a brisk fall morning for an interview over breakfast at the Standard Grill in downtown Manhattan working on just four hours of sleep. Sometimes that’s all the … Continue reading →

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