Voices Stories by Anna Milewska
Greenpoint is oily
A big oil leak from 19th and 20th century refineries covers 44 acres in Northern Brooklyn. Two oil companies—ExxonMobil and Amoco—are involved in the clean up program, which started in 1979. more>
Mute Congress
The parliament is an imperfect institution, just as democracy itself, but the U.S. Congress has added new dimensions to the meaning of imperfection. more>
Looking for work through a street job market in Williamsburg
With a majority of potential employers gone for the summer the job market is very hard. The lucky women offered one are usually hired for only four to five hours. That means earning $40 per day. more>
Bloomberg supports bilingual education
For changing his mind about bilingual education, Mayor Bloomberg stands to gain the gratitude of thousands of immigrants and their children. Unfortunately, at the moment bilingual classes are only available in Spanish and Chinese. more>
