New York World

didn’t belong here. The positive attitude that helped push her through the front door and make it to the receptionist was fading fast. Despite her reservations, she was determined to break out of her shell and prove to herself that she could handle the world beyond her comfort zone. Today, she thought, was as good a day as any. Typical Monday funk set in like the summer fog that suspended itself over the bay any given morning and darkened…

people immigrating to America, known as the Island of Hope, and the Island of Tears representing the gateway to the new world. An estimated five thousand immigrants a day passed through Ellis Island in hopes of starting a new life in America, fleeing hardship and political persecution in their home countries. America was the land of opportunity therefore gaining entrance meant a new life and restored hope for millions. However, not everyone was allowed entrance for various reasons, such as,…

I spoke to William Vavrina on 05/16/17. He is calling me today about his 07/02/90 file WCB# 59017370. This case is established for the back with an average weekly wage of $456.40 and he was classified with a permanent total disability by Notice of Decision filed on 05/07/98. That same Decision finds the neurological condition and the neck are not casually related. There is no Section 15(8) and Special Funds was discharged. It was closed on classification at that time. The last award was paid up…

B; however, my unfamiliarity with the subway system made me overwhelmingly nervous. Throughout elementary school and middle school, I walked to and from school with my mother alongside me– supporting me and shielding me from the surrounding world. It was a simple ritual: we would walk to school together and when school was over, she would be waiting for me in the exact spot I had left…

never noticed but New Yorkers tend to forget r’s where there are r’s either ignore it or just replace it. Like can I have “Yo Numbah” is said and not your number it might sound dumb but it 's actually something that is unconsciously done? Furthermore, I also noticed people are really polite here, they hold the door for you and say please and thank you... A lot. Not to say they don 't in New York but just not as often that I would 've noticed. Although If more people in New York were polite like…

the essay “Here Is New York” by E.B White. White in this essay combines memories, time, and “the change” that New York make with time. He talks about New York as a poem. White does not see New York like a simple city with big buildings, amazing monuments, or movies White sees deeper into New York than any other person that comes to visit. White state’s “New York will bestow the gift of loneliness and the gift of privacy” (E.B White, 1st line.) White is telling us that New York is giving you the…

Roppongi is the district Minato, Tokyo, Japan, famous as home to the rich Roppongi Hills area and an active night club scene. Many foreign embassies are located in Roppongi, and the night life is popular with locals and foreigners alike. It is in the central part of Tokyo, south of Akasaka and north of Azabu. The area features numerous bars, nightclubs, strip clubs, restaurants, hostess clubs, cabarets, and other forms of entertainment. Among the expatriate community, the area tends to be…

When walking around the city of Philadelphia, the majority of advertisements focus around one word: Phillyosophy. A popular way of describing the comprehensive personality of Philly residents, Phillyosophy is often interpreted by locals as the unique attitude Philadelphians have due to the city’s defining characteristics like it’s rich history, welcoming cultural perspective, and passion for sports. Growing up in the shadow of this city, I’ve developed my own Phillyosophy over the years. Since…

The Trials and Tribulations of Opening a Deli: A Profile of Liz Pedone Driving on Interstate 78 can be a hassle; between all the traffic going to New York City and cars not using their turn signals, it will be easy to miss the highway exit for the quaint town of Emmaus. Emmaus prides itself with its tight-knit community, and welcomes everything, including small businesses. One of these small businesses just opened in Emmaus’ town square; Pedone’s Deli. The owner of the deli is fifty-three…

created by the passing of Alcoholic Beverage Control Law in New York State. (“Historical Overview” 1) These agencies are the leading authority on reviewing and granting liquor licenses. There are several different Office Locations for The New York State Liquor Authority and they each cover different counties (“About the New York State Liquor Authority.”). Zone one is located in New York, NY and consists of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk and Westchester County. Zone…