Author: LAURENMARIA SMITH
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Youth Homelessness Declines during the Holiday Season
Covenant House makes the holiday season special for homeless youth who have nowhere to go. With the number of intakes expected to decline for Christmas, Covenant House is more than prepared for anyone who shows up.
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Ticket Promoters Lure Broadway Attendees
Paid ticket promoters stand outside of the TKTS booth at Times Square to sell same-day performance tickets to loyal customers. Their opinion can be easily bought or found on the list of 10 to 16 shows they have been paid to promote.
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Celebrity Branding Bonanza at Macy’s
On Black Friday, prepare to be surrounded by Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Beyonce’s new brands at Macy’s. They are just three of the many celebrities who have utilized social media and taken advantage of a weak economy to launch new brands.
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New York City’s 42nd Marathon
Every autumn, New Yorkers prepare to feel inspired by The ING New York City Marathon. Sunday was no exception as spectators lined up on the sidelines in all five boroughs, holding signs and shouting names of friends, or strangers, who ran 26.2 arduous miles. For the 46,795 people who completed the 42nd annual race this…
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Race Pacers Opt Out of Running in NYC Marathon
Next Sunday, the NYC Marathon will feature top runners from all over the world. Those who did not make the qualifying standards will join millions of fans on the sideline, and perhaps try again next year.
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Runners train for NYC Marathon
With the New York City Marathon only days away, hopefuls who wish to qualify among the more than 40,000 runners bombard run clubs.
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No Long Lines to Buy the Air Jordan XIV
Times Square is mecca for sneakerheads: 10 shoe stores in nine blocks. Every month, the biggest open at midnight to sell releases to the faithful. But there’s no predicting how long the line will be.
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Street Buzz: Then and Now
The fedora hat became popular during the early 20th century. Originally considered a female fashion, the stylish hat consists of a large brim and a tight ribbon, which forms around the crown of the hat. Though the style remains the same, the material has changed…
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The Viewing of Midtown’s first 9/11 Memorial
September 22, 2011⎯ Nearly two weeks after the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, New York unveiled the first midtown memorial, to the first responders who lost their lives rescuing thousands of innocent people.
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