Category Archives: Elizabeth Langer
Stop Stop&Frisk
Although I do not believe in stop and frisk, I do have to say I understand its purpose. Instead of putting away criminals after they’ve possibly murdered many people and robbed a store, you catch them before they have a … Continue reading
Readings for 4/24
Hi class, Here are thes are the readings for 4/24, which will focus on Budgeting & the Education System in New York City. As you read, some questions you may want to consider are: How do you feel about Bloomberg’s … Continue reading
Parks & Rec
As I’ve gathered from the readings, NYC parks serve several functions. They give children a psychological outlet to explore and learn. They create a recreational space for the community, and are an escape from the concrete jungle of the city. … Continue reading
“Not-So-New” Deal
The Mike Wallace reading this week suggested looking back to the time of Roosevelt and implementing “new deal” tactics to deal with the suffering economy. It’s funny this was the topic for the week because just yesterday I was having … Continue reading
The Center of the Universe : NYC
NYC is a bustling, high-paced American city. In fact, it is an economic center of wealth and finance. Moreover, many of its residents consider it the center of the universe (a slight exaggeration, but only slight). The city holds an … Continue reading
