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National Tennis Center Named for Tennis Pioneer Billie Jean King

Posted on August 4, 2006 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon At a time when Mayor League Baseball and the Tour de France have been blemished by doping scandals, fresh air on a hot day blew through Queens as renowned tennis player Billie Jean King was honored by … Continue reading →

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Advocates Who Prevent Homelessness Every Day

Posted on July 26, 2006 by New York News Network

By Maurice Pinzon In his speech earlier this month in Washington D. C. on homelessness, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg indicated that homelessness prevention was critical in reversing what the mayor called the failed homeless policies of the past. And keeping … Continue reading →

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Capturing the Spirit of New York City After September 11, 2001

Posted on June 25, 2006 by New York News Network

Mr. Arad discussed these issues at P.S.1 in Long Island City, at an event sponsored by Generation Engage. The organization aims to provide non-college-educated young adults with avenues to activism. In introductory remarks, Mr. Arad described the inspiration for his … Continue reading →

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