New Yorkers have experienced the wrath of Sandy's scorn. While some took the forecast seriously, stocking up in supplies, or evacuated if residing in Zone A, others tried to weather through the storm. The intensity of the storm was well reported, perhaps some New Yorkers should have took this natural disaster seriously. But no matter how prepared we thought we were, many New Yorkers were shocked to experience these life-threatening conditions. Although some parts of each borough suffered from ... VIEW POST
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New Yorkers make farming their passion
Living among the steel and skyscrapers, New Yorkers might think farming just simply isn’t a way of life here. When shopping for our food, many purchase chicken from brands like Tyson and National Beef Packing Co., probably never wondering where our food really is coming from. Although the lands of green pasture seem so far away, many might not be aware that there are plenty of local farmers here in New York. In the world of major corporations running the show, like the GMO conglomerate ... VIEW POST
40th anniversary of Watergate: Journalism thrives
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein became the most famous journalists in America between the years of 1972 and 1976, forever shaping investigative journalism as we know it today. Their work has inspired countless individuals to enter the field of journalism. 40 years after their uncovering of the Watergate scandal, the mark they left on journalism will forever go down in history. Woodward and Bernstein covered what can be considered the biggest story in American politics. The pair began by ... VIEW POST
A new day in journalism: The multimedia era
Many believe that a dark cloud has hovered over journalism since the birth of the internet. Like savage vultures circling their weak prey, many people were waiting for the profession of print journalism to be devoured by the internet. But a new day has come and the industry, a once deteriorating specimen has transformed with the changes times. Mark Briggs, author of "Journalism Next" brings light to this new era in the professional field of journalism. There will always be a need for news, but ... VIEW POST