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Worshipping the Saint of Death

By Elizabeth Mulvey on April 26, 2019 Immigration, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, Queens, Religion, Video

Worshipping the Saint of Death

A young woman in Queens prays to la Santa Muerte, the Saint of Death. She is among thousands like her, Mexican immigrants in the city who have devoted themselves to one of the fastest growing religious movements in the Americas.

Child Care Centers—Many in Queens—Get Health Violations for Having Unvaccinated Students

By Elizabeth Mulvey on April 5, 2019 Healthcare, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, Public Health, Queens

Child Care Centers—Many in Queens—Get Health Violations for Having Unvaccinated Students

Health department data shows that parents’ resistance to flu shots often ends up with the childcare center getting penalized

Can an American Become a K-pop Star?

By Elizabeth Mulvey on March 19, 2019 Manhattan, Multimedia, NY City Scene, The Global City, Video

Can an American Become a K-pop Star?

A Jamaican-American woman wants to become a star in the Korean pop music industry. Can she make it as a foreigner?

A City Commission Probes Police Accountability

By Elizabeth Mulvey on March 11, 2019 Politics & Policy

A City Commission Probes Police Accountability

Panelists argue for more transparency and push for the civilian board that reviews complaints to have more authority

Is This a Hate Crime?

By Elizabeth Mulvey on March 5, 2019 News, Politics & Policy, Queens

Is This a Hate Crime?

In Queens, a victim tells the harrowing story of her assault. Was she attacked because she is a woman?

Jumaane Williams Wins as Public Advocate; Turnout is Mediocre

By Elizabeth Mulvey on February 27, 2019 News, Politics & Policy

Jumaane Williams Wins as Public Advocate; Turnout is Mediocre

About 8 percent of city’s voters cast ballots in the special election

With Injuries on the Rise, A Focus on Workplace Safety

By Elizabeth Mulvey on February 10, 2019 New York Safety and Training Center Business, Lens on New Yorkers, Politics & Policy

With Injuries on the Rise, A Focus on Workplace Safety

At a Bronx center, workers learn about safety and their rights under OSHA

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