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Populism Gets a Hearing in New York City

By Maurice Pinzon Yesterday, as Massachusetts Senator John Kerry was being endorsed by the AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C., Senator John Edwards ”” his only apparent rival for the Democratic nomination ”” was in New York, criticizing President Bush. Senator Edwards … Continue reading

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A Resistance Mounts to Ratner’s Brooklyn Project

By Maurice Pinzon Brooklyn residents held a news conference today to announce their opposition to Bruce Ratner’s proposed development in Brooklyn, a project purportedly anchored by a basketball arena for the Nets. In addition, tenants, homeowners, and business and property … Continue reading

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The Relevance of Art

By Melissa Danaczko After the events of September 11, 2001, Scott Mycklebust’s art started to change. Mr. Mycklebust, who has worked out of his Soho-based studio since the 80’s, said he felt he had a duty as an artist to … Continue reading

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