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Ecuadorians in Queens Rally for Earthquake Relief

By Caroline Spivack on April 23, 2016 Corona, Ecuador, Woodside News, Queens, The Global City

Ecuadorians in Queens Rally for Earthquake Relief

City and state officials, plus plenty of volunteers, are joining forces to send supplies in the wake of a 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Smashing the Crystal Ball

By Caroline Spivack on March 20, 2016 Brooklyn, Bushwick, Guyana, Psychic, Spiritual Healer Brooklyn, Multimedia, The Global City

Smashing the Crystal Ball

How one Bushwick psychic and spiritual healer tries to dispel stereotypes.

Curtain Call: A Forgotten Queens Movie Palace

By Caroline Spivack on March 3, 2016 flushing, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Movie Palace, RKO Keith's Neighborhoods, NY City Scene, Queens

Curtain Call: A Forgotten Queens Movie Palace

Advocates fight to preserve the once glorious theater, which is up for sale.

Canned Peas or Tampons?

By Caroline Spivack on February 22, 2016 food stamps, Grace Meng, Julissa Ferreras, Tampon Tax Politics & Policy, Public Health

Canned Peas or Tampons?

Women on food stamps often have to make difficult choices, but some legislative efforts may make it easier.

Recipe for Success: “It’s All About the Spices”

By Caroline Spivack on February 9, 2016 Food & Wine, Neighborhoods, Queens, The Global City

Recipe for Success: “It’s All About the Spices”

Queens butcher embraces neighborhood diversity by changing up recipes and creating new ones.

New Yorkers React to Streetcar Proposal With Hope and Skepticism

By Caroline Spivack on February 5, 2016 Astoria, Long Island City, streetcar, trolly News

New Yorkers React to Streetcar Proposal With Hope and Skepticism

New Yorkers react to Mayor de Blasio’s $2.5 billion streetcar proposal to link Brooklyn and Queens with mixed feelings.

How Dangerous Is Zika? A Q&A

By Caroline Spivack on January 29, 2016 CDC, WHO, Zika Healthcare, News, Public Health

How Dangerous Is Zika? A Q&A

The tropical disease from the southern hemisphere has infected a few people in the U.S., including three in New York City. Here’s what you should know.

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