Oct. 2, 2014. Hundreds of educators, parents, and their children pack Foley Square for the Don't Steal Possible Rally which seeks to address the problems with the NYC public school system.
State Senator Jeff D. Klein speaks in front of thousands at the Don't Steal Possible Rally.
Assemblyman Marcos Crespo addressing the audience.
Au Hogan, an angered grandparent, is outraged with the quality of education that his grandson is receiving.
"My grandson Dre's future is being stolen by a school system that is not educating him and I'm here today to shout from the rooftops that all children should have access to a school where reaching their full potential is possible."
QuestLove of the Roots djing the event.
A student from Success Academy in the Bronx doing his thang (dancing).
A little girl leaving her mark on the mural designed by artist Greg Lamarche.
Parents getting final shots of their kids at the rally.
Nov 10, 2014. Located in Newark's North Ward, at St Rose of Lima Church Latin Americans of the community get assistance with signing up for Obamacare. But immigration issues seem to get in the way.
Father Luis Garcia of St. Rose of Lima can probably relate to members of the congregation.
Emigrating from Columbia only a few years ago, Father Garica acts as facilitator for those attempting to sign up for Obamacare. But even those who are documented are wary of revealing household information because they may live with someone who is undocumented. Consequently, Latinos comprise about 20% of the population in NJ, but they account for 33% of the uninsured population. --WNYC
Dec 2, 2014. Local public officials surround Mayor Bill de Blasio as he announces the $1.2 million donation by Giants chairman Steve Tisch at Erasmus Hall HS.
The funds are intended to help protect NYC high school football players from serious injuries by having EMTS during games and practices.
Giants Chairman and philanthropist Steve Tisch talks to news outlet about his donation.
Michael Tud (L), a wide receiver at Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, poses with Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz.
