Topic: Park Slope
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Change Agent To tackle polluted runoff, cities turn to 'green' strategies
Urban stormwater runoff is a serious problem, overloading sewage treatment plants and polluting waterways. Now, many US cities are creating innovative green projects – such as rain gardens and roadside plantings – that mimic the way nature collects and cleanses water.
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Tap dancing Brooklynite is Miss America
Mallory Hagan, 23, who moved from Alabama to New York walked away with the crown in the Miss America competition Saturday night. Hagan's talent was tap dancing, and her platform was mandatory child abuse education in all 50 states.
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Opinion: How to give cooperative businesses more clout in the world economy
Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, rising wealth inequality, and high unemployment, cooperative businesses are telling an unexpected story of stability, growth, and value. They could do even more good if they received greater political and public support.
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Focus Fearing boycott, Israeli academics warn against accrediting West Bank school
The Israeli higher education committee for the West Bank approved accreditation of Ariel University Center today. One university president warns the move endangers Israel's 'next Nobel prize.'
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Our Idiot Brother: movie review
In 'Our Idiot Brother,' Paul Rudd plays an idealist who barges into the lives of his three sisters and becomes the family savior in spite of himself.
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Riding the subway with the 'book spy'
Anonymous but never shy, she spies on New Yorkers in the subway and records their reading habits.
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NYC Tornado suspected - Weather service probe planned
NYC Tornado: The National Weather Service planned to spend the day investigating whether a tornado touched down Thursday evening in New York City.
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POW! Online comic books start to pull fans to the Web
Online comic books offer a more immersive experience, even as collectors savor hard copies.
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A nightclub for nerds makes science cool in New York
The Secret Science Club meets once a month, drawing lofty speakers and large numbers of young people, who yearn to discuss sci-tech issues in an informal setting.
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Deals on meals at do-it-yourself grocery
Members of Brooklyn’s Park Slope Food Coop slash their bills for locally grown and organic foods – in exchange for labor.
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Young indie crowd takes vinyl for a spin
Novelty and nostalgia boost sales, as audiophiles argue that nothing beats vinyl's warm sound.
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These kids love being onstage
TADA! Youth Theater in New York offers kids an opportunity to learn what a theatrical career is all about.
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