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The Fishmongers of Manhattan

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism's Salima Koroma reports on a third generation Italian fishmonger family and the unlikely financial success of the seafood business.

More than 1.8 million city residents received foods stamps in December, 2010. MetroFocus/Sam Lewis
Need to Know  |  August 3, 2012 11:50 AM | Comments
Need to Know shines a human light on families in need.VIDEO
The original off-Broadway cast of "Altar Boyz" which premiered at New World Stages in 2005 after a 2004 debut at NYMF. Pictured (l-r): Scott Porter, David Josefsberg, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard and Ryan Duncan. Photo by Carol Rosegg
Michelle Michalos  |  August 1, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
New York Musical Theatre Festival, FringeNYC and others provide a launching pad for producers to move new plays and musicals to Broadway and beyond. VIDEO
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Menglin Huang  |  July 27, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
Hit these paddling sites in New York City before heading into the wilds beyond -- but nearby -- New York City. Our list also includes the best waterparks in the region.
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Lindsay Armstrong  |  July 27, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments

After a year of negotiations and lease extensions, the volunteer-run community bookstore in Washington Heights must find a new home by August 31.

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Menglin Huang  |  July 11, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
First get your camera ready for views like these.Then look through the lens of urban history and science at two museum events that mark Manhattanhenge.
John Paravalos paints at the Queens Museum ArtAccess program. Photo by Jessica Paravalos.
Georgia Kral  |  July 4, 2012 9:15 AM | Comments
The arts play a crucial role in educating the youth in the city, and are particularly valuable to children and teens with special needs. MetroFocus and NYC-ARTS look at some of the arts programming across the boroughs.VIDEO
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Menglin Huang  |  July 3, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
A gift from the people of France, the Statue of Liberty was not immediately embraced by Americans for either its aesthetics or ideals.
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Menglin Huang  |  June 29, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
Dig into MetroFocus' ultimate fireworks guide to help you grab a spot for the dazzling night, whether you're in Manhattan or New Jersey. See our tips for daytime observances, too.
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Michelle Michalos  |  June 27, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
Open your eyes and ears to the inspiring art found on New Yorkers' daily subway commutes.VIDEO
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Daniel T. Allen  |  June 26, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
One in three American teens use social media on a daily basis, a figure that should stress the importance of adult supervision, according to a new report.VIDEO
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