Elis Estrada
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- Jul 16, 12
This multimedia project focuses on the barriers facing students with disabilities in New York city. It consists of video and flash presentations outlining a brief history of special education in the country’s largest school system, while sharing the stories of those affected by it. Please visit the site below to learn more.
buildinginclusion.com
- Jul 12, 12
May 2011
New York’s Returnable Container Act – also known as the Bottle Bill – began in 1982 to encourage recycling. The law secured a five-cent deposit tax on most carbonated beverages. Over the past two decades, new beverage containers, including water bottles, have been added to the list of redeemable recyclables.
The state receives the majority of unredeemed deposits, totaling around $100 million annually. But there is an industry of people whose gainful employment consists of scouring city streets collecting bottles and cans carrying the five-cent deposit. They are “street canners,” and redemption centers – like Sure We Can in Brooklyn – have grown around this grassroots industry.
- Jul 12, 12
December 2011
MANHATTAN – From a two-day Target store in Times Square to fully loaded hotels that spring up for only days at a time – pop-up stores are everywhere.
These temporary retail stores are smart business solutions for retailers who looking to lure new customers but are unable to invest on a permanent retail space.
- Jul 12, 12
November 2011
MANHATTAN - As the Occupy Wall Street movement gained traction, different groups raising awareness about a wide range of issues started to join protestors at Zuccotti Park. One group hopes to get the attention of Hispanic immigrants and focus attention on issues affecting the population in New York City.
- Jul 12, 12
November 12, 2011
MANHATTAN – The country’s largest Veterans Day Parade marched up Fifth Avenue to honor the nation’s armed forces. This year’s parade theme was “Never Forget,” a special tribute to those lost 10 years ago on 9/11.
Thousands of spectators waved as 27 active military units, four Medal of Honor recipients, veteran groups, government dignitaries and dozens of bands traveled from 23rd to 56th street. The featured service branch was the United States Navy. Ken Corrigan, a Navy veteran and a retired firefighter, showed his support by playing a snare drum.
- Jul 12, 12
October 29, 2011
MANHATTAN – Students from P.S 3, P.S 11 and P.S 33 collaborated on a train-themed Halloween art project inspired by the High Line Park’s past as a rail line.Friends of the High Line coordinated the second annual Halloween assembly in a bid to encourage youngsters to tap into the ritual themes and ideas of self-expression associated with the holiday. The students’ creations will be featured in the High Line’s first-ever Halloween parade for families.
- Jul 12, 12
October 15, 2011
MANHATTAN – Tensions ran high in Lower Manhattan in anticipation of a standoff between police and Occupy Wall Street protesters. But a potential clash was averted when officials decided against booting the demonstrators from Zuccotti Park for a planned clean-up – at least for now.The movement has spread into cities across the country as more protesters join to fight against, what they are calling, economic inequalities in the American financial system.
- Jul 11, 12
September 23rd, 2011
Manhattan – The U.S Environmental Protection Agency says every step of clothing production carries a negative environmental impact. In recent years, the trend toward “sustainable” fashion has spurred some designer to incorporate environmentally friendly methods into manufacturing clothes.New Yorker Iliana Quander is set to join 10 other designers at Highbridge Park in Upper Manhattan for “Eco-Fashion in the Park,” which will showcase locally manufactured clothes designed.
- Jun 03, 11
May 2011
Decades ago, large areas of New York City were salt marshes. Now, more than 75 percent of salt marshes in Brooklyn’s Jamaica Bay have been destroyed because of the City’s need to develop land for homes and businesses. More and more, conservationists are realizing the importance of these wetlands to the area’s wildlife. One marsh near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn is at risk if a new retail center is built nearby.
- May 12, 11
Summer in the City is almost here and thus begins months of ongoing festivals and outdoor activities for New Yorkers to participate in!
THIS Saturday, reporters from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism will be covering cultural festivals and block parties all over New York City. We will share videos, photos, live updates via Twitter and Facebook, and conversations from diverse City dwellers. You can join the discussion too!
I will be covering performances and activities at the Ukrainian Festival in the East Village. This neighborhood is home to a large population of Ukrainian immigrants who have accumulated many important business and cultural establishments including restaurants and the popular Ukrainian Museum.
Saturday May, 14 2011, visit our website to enjoy and join in on the activities. Share the website with family and friends!
http://changingnyc.journalism.cuny.edu/events/block-parties-street-festivals/
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Hope to see you there!
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Tweets
- RT @joshrobin: It's Bloomy's 71st b-day today. He's delivering his final state of the city now at the Barclays Ctr.Feb 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Bloomberg walks into Barclays to Jay Z's "Empire State of Mind" for his last State of the City?....#what.Feb 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @jacobsoboroff: POTUS talks about "unsustainable [student] debt." 46 members of congress still have some. http://t.co/rA2OV3JZFeb 12, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Rihanna, you can do no wrong. #Grammys
- Trapped: View from 7th floor of building with broken elevators in Rockaway Beach, Queens. Elderly and… http://t.co/yMlJDBdJ
- RT @lenadunham: A typo in a tweet fills me with more shame than if my pants split at a presidential event of some kindFeb 06, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- NY among worst at running elections? Yikes, no bueno @Loren_Amor http://t.co/uZyzALfbFeb 06, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @rachelcromidas: More than 70 newspapers respond to reality series casting call http://t.co/d83ulhb4
- Huh, my twitter account was hacked. Odd and extremely #annoying.Dec 06, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Climbing the London Eye http://t.co/M9SLM2lR
- Caught red handed eating giant candy in a winter wonderland. http://t.co/x787kHT6
- Stuck on the Q train at prince street because of an unauthorized person on the tracks. #hatewhenthathappens.
- Only thing that comes to mind: Oh the weather outside is frightening... http://t.co/ZgLplUkb
- Hunting for gas in NY/NJ? Go here! http://t.co/BjNtBRpi Wish I knew about it before getting stuck looking for gas in Coney Island this morn!Nov 06, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Flooded parking garage on Washington and Horatio Sts near Meatpacking. Car owner: "Well, there goes my car!" #ny1sandy http://t.co/q2JnSdE3
- @JeanneSalvatore This is Elis Estrada, producer for Susan Jhun at NY1. Can we set up intv w/I.I.I about Sandy insurance issues tmrw???Oct 30, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Building some serious muscles carrying camera gear up and down six flights of stairs. #sandy
- Getting closer to dusk, an eery and abandoned FDR near Williamsburg bridge. #ny1sandy http://t.co/iDQloOMZ
- Stopped to watch Soledad O'Brian due a hit from Houston between Ave D and FDR where flooding has swallowed cars. #sandy
- Going around and shooting damage. Avenue B and 14th street after the storm. #ny1sandy http://t.co/D7pTWiv1
