In this New York Times article, David Carr discusses the “gap in reporting,” or niche media sources that do not cover explosive, breaking news stories like the Fort Hood shooting. One of the strengths of this kind of journalism is the ability to build up a fan base. If you are a reader looking for [...]
When the Levees Broke
It was clear right from the outset of our viewing of Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke that this was a documentary designed to show the fight for life and purpose of those New Orleans residents affected by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. To show this immense struggle, Lee juxtaposed devastating stories of those who didn’t make it with stories of celebrations [...]
MTA vs. NYC Transit
In my neighborhood, there are two public transit buses that service the area. The Q20B, an MTA bus, runs every 20-30 minutes Monday-Friday. The Q25, a NYC transit bus, is supposed to run every 15 minutes seven days a week.
However, despite what the schedule for the Q25 states online, this bus line has been having [...]
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
About once a week, my apartment is filled with the sounds of excited laughter, high-pitched squeals, and endless chatter. The explanation to an outsider would be simple – I live near a playground, right?
Wrong. Amidst the sea of identical two-family homes on my street in College Point, Queens, sits this drab, uninviting “park” – at [...]