Upstate New York

Great Gatsby” takes place in New York City on Long Island; in the two places was called East Egg and West Egg in the early 1920’s in the Jazz era. West Egg is a fictional place where Gatsby’s mansion and Nick’s small house is at and Daisy and Tom lives in a mansion in East Egg which is also a fictional place. West Egg has a description called new money. Gatsby tries to be all flashy and impressive with his money, which is very irresponsible and unwise (“Old Money V. New Money”). According to…

TITLE Amsterdam Has So Much To Offer and Entice LEAD PARAGRAPH One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, Amsterdam is a hub of finance, culture, history, art and decadence. Notoriously known throughout the world for its liberal views on prostitution, drugs and general debauchery, Amsterdam is also teeming with centuries of history, galleries of unique art, creatives at the forefront of their fields and museums that are envied throughout the world. Don’t let the stereotypes of Amsterdam…

was born and raised in Long Island, New York. I have always loved the city in it’s craziest state, and find that everytime I go there, I am still rendered speechless at the sight of the skyline, the business and noise of Broadway and Central Park west contrasted by the relative quiet of Central Park, and the melting pot of people that so casually yet hurriedly stroll throughout their everyday life. For these reasons, I knew I had to go to a school in New York City, but choosing NYU fell upon…

1. Robert Moses played a very important part in shaping the physical environment of New York City. Robert Moses built almost every major road, parkway, tunnel, beach, pool, causeway, and expressway in New York City and Long Island from the 1920’s through the 1960’s. The Long Island Expressway is the largest highway. The Northern State Parkway transitions from the Grand Central Parkway in the Lake Success area and continues eastward to Hauppauge where it runs into Route 347. The Southern State…

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge for Stunning Views of the Manhattan Skyline Your trip to New York won’t be complete without a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge connects two of New York’s most well-known Boroughs—Manhattan and Brooklyn. No matter when time you visit, you will be impressed by the gorgeous views of New York. The bridge is just a little over a mile long, so it is a great way to take a break from public transportation and explore the city by foot. The bridge offers a designated…

but the case is ongoing. The method used to capture him wasn't traditional investigations, but technological. It led to his arrest, and authorities hope this application can stop copycat vandals. The Phoenix Police Department received access to new technology specifically made to track vandalism history. Police officers could go to the scene of the crime and search for clues. Information on the walls and the items surrounding the crime scene were taken as evidence. Often, vandals leave…

Lime Crime Cosmetics. The Russian beauty is also a great inspiration to thousands of young women that dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Deere migrated to this country from Russia during her teens. In fact, the former band member lived in New York for several years before moving to Los Angeles with her husband. Today, the young entrepreneur is dedicated to providing her numerous fans with high quality makeup that is cruelty free and certified vegan. The successful founder of Lime Crime…

In the years 1940-1950, The Hooker Chemicals and Plastics Corporation used a canal in Niagara Falls, New York, as a dumping ground. The company disposed of toxic chemicals; including polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxin and pesticides. This land was then covered with fill and sold to a developer. A housing development was built on the chemical dump in the 1970s. Residents of the area began to experience various health issues. The government did not begin investigating and relocating families until…

Since I had visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the first time, I had wanted to go to the Cloisters. During the afternoon in the back of my father’s Honda civic, I sat wondering what the Cloisters would have inside or even look like. From my neighborhood of Jackson Heights to Washington Heights, the demographics changed throughout. Along northern boulevard from Jackson Heights up until Long Island City, I had noticed the demographic change. Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst remained, for…

New York City is considered to be one of the busiest cities with some of the rudest people. Everyone has heard of the New York minute, everything happens so fast around us that we don’t notice what’s really going on. But there's something else happening in that split second, there is a whole community working together, all at once to create a single day. Some may think that since everyone is always in such a rush they are naturally rude and would push people out of their way. While that may…