by Bianca Silva | Mar 26, 2015 | 2015_Spring, spring2015 Amazing odd jobs in New York City, Student Stories Spring 2015
Lloyd Ultan, 77, has been the Bronx Borough Historian since 1996. He is also a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey where he teaches various history courses. http://www.vimeo.com/123275506 The rest of the story Lloyd Ultan, 77, is a...
by Emilie Pons | Mar 20, 2015 | 2015_Spring, spring2015 Amazing odd jobs in New York City, Team Fantastic Spring 2015
77-year-old Cali Rivera and his wife, Lily, have been making and selling cowbells for 40 years in their JCR Percussions shop located near Yankee Stadium. Rivera helps customers who need new instruments or who need their instruments repaired. The rest of...
by nadjathomas | Nov 8, 2013 | 2013 Fall, New York Stories of Fascinating People, Fall 2013
Breaking The Cycle- by Nadja Thomas Young minority single fathers are determined to break the stereotypes that have been placed on them. With the aid of Mayor Bloomberg’s Fatherhood Initiative they have set out to break the cycle of lifestyles they have adopted...
by Heather Martino | Nov 6, 2013 | 2013 Fall, New York Stories of Fascinating People, Fall 2013
Apollo: The God of Music by Heather Martino http://www.vimeo.com/77574165 From rags to riches, a young man from the projects goes from running the streets of New York City to partying in the Hamptons. After college and fraternity life, Apollo, 23, finds a lucrative...