by Kelly Kennedy & Lilliana Bifferato, Asst. Production Editor & Contributor Angela Gallegos Los Angeles, California Freshman How long have you been living in New York City now? “I’ve been here since last semester, so August 2019 until now.” What was the biggest shock to you when coming to New York City? “It is a lot more crowded and when people push you they don’t … Continue reading The NYC Experience from the Eyes of Non-Natives
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s brief tenure as mayor has been filled with unorthodoxy— even when it comes to an almost 250-year old event. De Blasio announced at a press conference on March 4 that he would continue his now two-year long boycott of the St. Patrick’s Day parade. He cites the parade’s organizers, NBCUniversal, reluctance to allow LGBTQ groups to march in the … Continue reading In Support of New York LGBT Community, De Blasio to Boycott St. Patrick’s Day Parade
LINDSEY BURNS & KRISTIE KILLEN STAFF WRITERS Like decorating a Christmas tree or icing snowman shaped cookies, exploring Bryant Park during the holiday season is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Offering a plethora of options, Bryant Park provides endless entertainment for tourists and New Yorkers alike, and ice skating in the center of the Bank of America Winter Village is a must during … Continue reading Winter in Bryant Park
JENNA BLOOMER STAFF WRITER Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful”. This is particularly true for this city. There is something about the time from the end of November to the beginning of January where there is a spell over the city, making every minute magical. Manhattan does have some holiday … Continue reading The Insider’s Guide to a Christmas Spectacular
Manhattan College would not be the same without the 1 train. Love it or hate it, we rely on it as students living in the city. However, we also pay for it. While $2.50 a swipe doesn’t sound like much, every metro card refill starts to get expensive. Beyond the subway, Jaspers have to calculate the expenses of public transportation into their budgets. Be it … Continue reading The College Cost: Public Transportation
Public transportation is one aspect of New York City that every student at Manhattan College loves to hate. On one hand, some say we have it all. With one swipe of our metro cards we can be transported to anywhere we want in the greatest city in the world. The convenience is marveling and the inexpensiveness is unparalleled. What we love about the subway or … Continue reading The Freshman Files: MTA: It’s Complicated
BY: AMBER CALABRO On Feb.10, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave his first annual address to the city. De Blasio had a very liberal and progressive agenda which was consistent with the platform on which he ran. This contrasts greatly with past state of the city speeches given by former Republican mayors such as Manhattan College alumnus Rudy Giuliani and more recently Michael … Continue reading NYC Mayor de Blasio’s First State of the City Address
