NIMBY Fights, Michael Phelps Reacts and Bronx Hostage Drama

  • By Newmark J-School Staff

Sorry for the delay, but technical difficulties kept me from filing over the weekend. So let’s cut to the chase:

  • Mike Reicher’s story about some ongoing NIMBY fights — and a counter-intuitive report that suggests introducing “supportive housing” into neighborhoods can raise property values –made City Limits.
  • Jenni Avins’ fun review of The Drake Hotel in Toronto was featured on the Mr. & Mrs. Smith webiste.
  • Sergey Kadinsky’s article about the effort to rebuild Joseph’s Tomb was featured in the Jewish Press.
  • Damiano Beltrami’s interview with an author who spoke about Zimbabwe’s future made the UNA-USA website.
  • Collin Orcutt and Brian Winkowski teamed on a video piece that looks at the fallout from Michael Phelp’s bong misadaventure. Their story can be found on the News Service.
  • Speaking of tarnished athletes, Ben Fractenberg shared a byline on this fan reaction piece about the A-Roid, er, A-Rod mess.
  • Maria Clark covered a Bronx hostage drama for The News.
  • Tim Persinko shared a byline on this Daily News story about a hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn that badly injured two young brothers.
  • Joel Schectman’s profile of a business struggling to keep a cybercafe afloat in Morrisania made The News’ Bronx section. See the attached pdf.

Our Alumni Corner features some great teamwork:

Congrats to all – and keep ’em coming.