In David Carr’s Article “The Media Equation: News Erupts, and So Does a Web Debut,” he talks about this new concept of “good-for-you, brussel sprouts journalism,” which is being tried out with the Texas Tribune in that it only covers issues having to do with public policy and has a narrow focus on issues solely [...]

In Spike Lee’s documentary When the Levees Broke, Lee depicts a story of the ultimate devastation that Hurricane Katrina caused to all of its victims in New Orleans. Through the lens of the camera, the director is trying to make us feel as close as possible to the people living there and to make us [...]

It seems as though the popular drug store Duane Reade has had an ever growing presence in Astoria, Queens over the past few years. There are now three Duane Reade drug stores that have popped up within a 10 block radius located throughout Astoria. In fact, what was once a drug chain largely seen solely [...]

Takea quick walk down Steinway Street, Broadway, or even 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens. You’ll find anything from café’s, restaurants, hookah bars, clothing shops, shoe stores, etc. The world is at your fingertips for dining and entertainment. However, if you wanted to go home and settle down with a new good book to read that [...]