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Real New Yorkers: 160K Deep in Student Loan Debt
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Coney Island Flea by the Sea – Not Worth Your Time
A few weeks ago, I decided to spend my Saturday afternoon in Coney Island enjoying the first traces of summer: eating hotdogs, enjoying the boardwalk, and – one of my favorite pastimes – browsing the ginormous flea market that was supposed to be set up there. But I was met with huge, aching disappointment. [Read more...]
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The Rise of the Odd Job: How Plan B Can Turn Into Plan A
According to the New York Department of Labor, the total civilian unemployment rate, steadily increasing since May 2008, is, as of May 2009, a dismal 8.2%. In addition to this vast loss of jobs, declining salaries and reductions in health insurance and retirement benefits have made it increasingly difficult for New Yorkers to keep up with the ever rising cost of living in NYC. [Read more...]
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The People’s Transportation Program Helps People Ride for Free During the Recession
Oh, MTA, you make it remarkably easy for the collective New York City populace to demise you with much fire. When you aren’t jacking up fares, you’re slashing service. While you’re crying broke, you’re digging massive tunnels for new subway lines. Though we begrudgingly recognize that you do get us to work on time at I would assume is a pretty high clip, we’re fed up with your shenanigans. [Read more...]
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Swap Meets: The New “Back to School” Shopping
The month of July snuck up on me like a bad joke, and considering that I’m still getting good use out of my rain boots, I would like a recall from Mother Nature. But Mother Nature won’t hear my cries and July 4th will make every retail store within the tri-state area officially put their fall clothes on the racks in anticipation of some hungry buyers. But instead of hitting the stores with last week’s paycheck, look to your friends for your new wardrobe. [Read more...]
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