Author Archives: Nicole Rakhmanova
The Middle Ground
When reading Mehta, Berger, and Ellick’s pieces, I was able to see a general consensus. They speak about melting pot communities, in which there is much intermingling and still some impenetrability. In general, the diversity of New York is beautiful … Continue reading
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Week 2: The Endangered Enclave
Small, independently owned businesses are being threatened by the rise of chain stores, by gentrification, and with the lack of protective laws and policies. A force that particularly resonated with me was mentioned in Benediktsson’s “The real small business killer.” … Continue reading
Nicole Rakhmanova- Who We Are
Hello! My name is Nicole Rakhmanova and I’m from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. I plan to major in Biochemistry and Psychology, and I am on the pre-medicine track because I have always wanted to become a physician. My aspirations to pursue medicine stem … Continue reading
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