Reporting Work 4: Illustrated Feature

Vanderbilt Hall Holiday Craft Fair

        Beautiful ornaments hang on display. Photography from around the world gives all a glimpse of various parts of our diversified planet. Handmade crafts are sold by the creator herself.  Jewelry sparkles from a distance away. Children’s excitement echoes throughout the fair. Aisles filled with curious shoppers looking for that one perfect gift. Holiday music brings all together at this holiday craft fair held in Vanderbilt Hall.  Smiles are exchanged as visitors are reminded of what the holiday season should truly be about.
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Feature Story: Some Culture and the Park; A Typical New Yorker’s Autumn Afternoon

As the long, lazy days of summer slowly peel away into crisp autumn weekends, there is still a way to tranquilly unwind after Labor Day. Understandably, it may be October and any thought of an enjoyable, relaxing day might have escape you in anticipation of the bitter dawn of winter hibernation.  It is often at this juncture of the year that New Yorkers most often choose to begin bundling themselves into fleece sweatshirts and heavy winter wear, deferring to mope in their self-inflicted isolation. Continue reading