Tomasz Deptula was guest editor for this issue. He is an editor at Nowy Dziennik - Polish Daily News.
NewsBlack market on wheels for vendor-cart permitCity limits on vendor-cart permits has spawned a brisk rental business for people with permits, who stepped up to meet an oversized demand. more> Proposed overhaul of senior centers challenges LatinosThe Casita Maria Center in East Harlem serves as a social hub for the local seniors and receives about 120 to 140 visitors a day, 99 percent of them of Hispanic descent. Casita may soon be in a pinch. more> Korean eateries spring up in Queens’ Murray HillMokja Kolmok, or “Let's Go to the Corner to Eat,” is the latest hot spot for authentic Korean food in Flushing and an indicator of strong economic activity for the Korean-American community. more>
Bilateral bluesGiven the closeness of the relationship between the United States and Ireland, the difficulties facing Americans who want to live and work in Ireland seem all the more extraordinary. more> Special Focus2008 Presidential Elections: Through the lens of ethnic journalists |
EditorialsMyths and reality of rent control, Vadim YarmolinetsYou will laugh, but the Governor of the Empire State, David Paterson, lives in a rent-stabilized apartment! And although his yearly income exceeds $250,000 the rent on his apartment has still not reached $2,000 per month. He has the right. To look for equity here is simply foolish! more> The case against education incentivesAs director of a youth service agency that works with impoverished families, homeless youth, and youth who have dropped out of high school, I can attest that my co-workers and I have struggled for years with how to motivate youths to stay in school, and motivate families to be active, productive participants in their children’s lives. But giving out cell phones to achieve this? Or cash? more> Briefs |
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CUNY new home for Voices and Ippies Awards
The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is proud to be the new home for Voices That Must Be Heard. Over the next few months, we will be reaching out to community and ethnic journalists to get their feedback on Voices, as we develop our plans for expanding the publication's content and audience. Stay tuned!
ReportNYCMA releases Education Fellowship 2010 anthology
NYCMANYCMA Ethnic Media Student Internship Program
Interns and director of Baruch College H.S. journalism program Katina Paron at their orientation meeting. - Photo by Jehangir Khattak.
Check out student interns' stories
NYCMA is thrilled to announce the start of our summer internship program. We are able to place high school seniors with a passion for journalism in the real world of pad and pen. Students are given a rare insight and understanding into the power and function of New York's community media and the ability to hone writing skills in preparation for a career in journalism. This program is made possible by a generous grant from an anonymous donor.
