Recent Press
Tech Discovers Dumbo
Crain's New York Business,, by Amanda Fung, June 24, 2007
Plan to Fund Adult ESL Gains Support
Queens Tribune, by Alex Silverberg, June 22, 2007
New York Boosts Biotech Industry
WNYC, June 21, 2007
TalkBack! with Hugh Hamilton
WBAI Radio, June 19, 2007
Island Tops Rest of the City in Connecting Teens with Summer Jobs, Study Says
Staten Island Advance, by Deborah Young, June 19, 2007
Feds Slash City Youth Jobs Program
amNewYork, by Justin Rocket Silverman, June 19, 2007
He Gets It
Staten Island Advance, by Editorial, June 19, 2007
NYC Missing Big Chance to Build Teens’ Careers
City Limits, by David Jason Fischer, June 18, 2007
Hotter Summers, Fewer Jobs
The New York Times, by Sewell Chan, June 18, 2007
City Youth Program Faces Money Crunc
Crain's New York Business,, by Kira Bindrim, June 18, 2007
Politician Wants Federal Grants for English Classes
The New York Daily News, by Nicholas Hirshon, June 14, 2007
A New Standard for Affordable Theater
The New York Sun, by Kate Taylor, June 14, 2007
Rockefeller Foundation Launches Arts Fund
Crain's New York Business,, by Kira Bindrim, June 13, 2007
Huddles Classes Yearning to Learn Free
Wall Street Journal, by Miriam Jordan, June 12, 2007
Cost of JFK Attack
New York Daily News, by Carrie Melago, June 04, 2007
Immigration Agreement a Move Forward, But How Far?
The Washington Post, by Marcela Sanchez, May 25, 2007
Attention Immigrants: Thanks For Your Hard Work. Now Leave.
Mother Jones, by James Ridgeway, May 25, 2007
Breaks for Big Businesses
Gotham Gazette, by Steven Josselson, May 21, 2007
City Nixes Pride Street Fair Move
The New York Blade, by Steven Weinstein, May 11, 2007
Teaching Adults to Read, Write Helps Their Kids, Our Economy
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, by Robert Mahar and Kevin Smith, May 09, 2007
There’s No Shortage of People Plotting the Borough’s Future
Staten Island Advance, by Karen O'Shea, May 06, 2007
Cultivating a New Ethnic Mix
WCPN Radio,, May 04, 2007
Tube Socks Time: The Street Fairs Comet
The Gowanus Lounge, May 03, 2007
Staten Island Wants You
New York Magazine Daily Intelligencer, April 26, 2007
Staten Island Wants Ideas to Keep its Residents
Gothamist, by Jen Chung, April 26, 2007
As Cost Of Living On Island Increases, Young Adults Leave,
New York 1, by Poppy Harlow, April 26, 2007
Staten Island Considers New Plans to Keep Its Youth from Leaving
The New York Times, by Patrick McGeehan, April 25, 2007
Study: Staten Island Needs to Develop More Affordable Housing
1010 WINS, April 25, 2007
Ambitious Vision for Island’s Future
Staten Island Advance, by Tom Wrobleski, April 24, 2007
Staten Island Facing Economic Issues: Report
Crain's New York Business,, by David Jones, April 24, 2007
Immigrants Boost Cities
El Diario/LA PRENSA, by Editorial, April 07, 2007
Build Worker Skills: A Coordinated Effort is Vital if New York, U.S. Intend to Compete
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, by Editorial, March 27, 2007
Neighborhood Wants San Gennaro to Sleep with Fishes
Gothamist, March 26, 2007
Gotham Mulls Artist Aid; Orgs Host Creative New York Conference at MoMA
Variety, by Elizabeth Guider, March 23, 2007
Immigrants Face Severe English Class Shortages
Voice of America, by Adam Phillips, March 14, 2007
The Future City: The Issues
New York Resident, by Rhea Saran, March 13, 2007
Immigrant Life and the Streets of New York
Mother Jones, by James Ridgeway, March 12, 2007
Immigrant Entrepreneurship
WNYC, by The Brian Lehrer Show, March 12, 2007
Good News for Upstate Businesses
Elmira Star-Gazette, by G. Jeffrey Aaron, March 04, 2007
Study: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Boost Economy
NPR's News and Notes, by Tony Cox, February 27, 2007
Demand for English Lessons Outstrips Supply
The New York Times, by Fernanda Santos, February 27, 2007
Investment in Workforce is Needed
El Diario/LA PRENSA, by Editorial, February 27, 2007
Immigrants: The Unsung Heroes of the U.S. Economy
U.S. News and World Report, by Renuka Rayasam, February 26, 2007
Renewing City’s Biz
New York Daily News, by Phyllis Furman, February 26, 2007
New York State Worker Training Funds Cut
Crain's New York Business,, by Tom Fredrickson, February 26, 2007
Amnesty-Plus Bill Just Might Solve Illegal Immigration
Ventura County Star, by Roger Hernandez, February 23, 2007
The Trouble With HUD
Metro New York, by Amy Zimmer, February 23, 2007
Immigrant-Run Businesses Flouris
The Queens Gazette, by Richard Gentilviso, February 21, 2007
Annual Event A Major Stage for Business Networking,
Staten Island Advance, by Barton Horowitz, February 21, 2007
Economic Group Head Seeks ‘Master Plan’
Staten Island Advance, by Stephannia F. Cleaton, February 21, 2007
Enterprising Immigrants
Crain's New York Business,, by Hilary Potkewitz, February 18, 2007
Boro Immigrant Business Sees Rapid Growth Since ‘94
Queens Times Ledger, by Stephen Sirling, February 15, 2007
State’s Li’l Schools Deserve Big Support
New York Daily News, by Errol Louis, February 15, 2007
BofA Banks on Illegal Immigrants
Los Angeles Times, by Editorial, February 14, 2007
TalkBack! with Hugh Hamilton
WBAI Radio, February 13, 2007
Immigrants Use Skills, Hard Work To Find Success
The Yuma Sun, February 13, 2007
Immigrant Affairs
Los Angeles Business Journal, by Emily Bryson York, February 12, 2007
Indians, Other Immigrants Key Players in Growth of U.S. Cities
Indo-Asian News Service, February 08, 2007
Caribbean Immigrants Start Businesses Less Than Others, Study Finds
Hardbeatnews, February 08, 2007
Immigrants Drive Most Small-Business Start-Ups
Tucson Citizen, by Gabriela Rico, February 08, 2007
Study Shows Immigrants ‘A Real Engine’ For Growt
USA Today, by Edward Iwata, February 07, 2007
Immigrants Driving Growt
Newsday, by Bart Jones, February 07, 2007
Immigrants Lead as NYC Entrepreneurs
WNYC, by Cindy Rodriguez, February 06, 2007
Inmigrantes Impulsan la Econom
El Diario/LA PRENSA, by Eva Sanchis, February 06, 2007
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: A Tour of One Ethnic Enclave
The New York Times, by Nina Bernstein and Adam B. Ellick, February 06, 2007
Immigrants Key to Economic Growth in NYC, Other Urban Areas
The Associated Press, February 06, 2007
The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Business Week, by Kerry Miller, February 06, 2007
Tapping Immigrant Entrepreneurs/Aprovechando a Empresarios Inmigrantes
El Diario/LA PRENSA, by Editorial, February 06, 2007
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Shape a New Economy
The New York Times, by Nina Bernstein, February 06, 2007
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Ignite Economy
CNNMoney.com, by Jessica Dickler, February 06, 2007
City Residents Battle ‘Cookie Cutter’ Street Fairs,
The New York Sun, by Gary Shapiro, February 01, 2007
Critics See Low Percentages in Schumer’s ‘50% Solution’
The New York Sun, by Jill Gardiner, January 24, 2007
Criticism and Praise Offered for Departing Welfare Chief
The New York Times, by Timothy Williams, December 29, 2006
Board 1 Approves 12 Street Fairs for 2007
The Queens Gazette, by Richard Gentilviso, December 27, 2006
Creative Brain Drain in New York?
International Herald Tribune, by Jennifer Steinhauer, December 21, 2006
Are Journalists Underpaid?
Slate, by Daniel Gross, December 20, 2006
The Bulletin
The London Times, December 20, 2006
Let’s Let Artists Re-Create City
The Cleveland Plain Dealer, by Phillip Morris, December 20, 2006
Predicting the Big Stories In 2007
Gotham Gazette, December 18, 2006
Help More Immigrants Learn Englis
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, by Tara Colton, December 10, 2006
In Bronx, Job Statistics Paint a Complex Picture
The New York Times, by Timothy Williams, December 09, 2006
SIEDC Commissions Think Tank to Study Island’s Economic Needs
Staten Island Advance, by Carolyn Rushefksy, December 07, 2006
Staten Island Business Leaders Commission Study Of Island’s Future
New York 1, by Amanda Farinacci, December 06, 2006
New Report Calls On Spitzer To Increase Funding for ESOL
Sing Tao Daily, November 20, 2006
State ESOL Programs Fail To Keep Pace With Immigrant Population
The River Reporter, November 16, 2006
Report: N.Y. Falls Short In Literacy Classes
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, by Gary McLendon, November 15, 2006
TalkBack! with Hugh Hamilton
WBAI Radio, November 15, 2006
Lost In Translation Study Finds Immigrant Population Underserved by English Programs
The Journal News, November 14, 2006
Opponents of City Subsidies Fret Over Deal with MetLife
The New York Times, by Charles V. Bagli, November 14, 2006
A Pro-Business City Policy Backfires on a Few
The New York Times, by Terry Pristin, October 11, 2006
The Many Faces of Poverty: Disconnected Yout
Gotham Gazette, by David Jason Fischer, September 25, 2006
Rising Stars: 35 Under 40
City Hall News, by Courtney McCleod, September 19, 2006
TalkBack! with Hugh Hamilton
WBAI Radio, September 19, 2006
Metlife Plans a Return to Midtown From Queens
The New York Times, by Charles V. Bagli, September 15, 2006
Trade Center Area Still Feels Affects of 9/11
Newsday, by Randi F. Marshall, September 10, 2006
Art Scenes Duel Across the Atlantic
The New York Sun, by Jill Gardiner, September 07, 2006
A Neighborhood Goes Up for Sale
The New York Daily News, by Corky Siemaszko, August 31, 2006
Lola Staar Founder Talks About Coney Island,
The Gowanus Lounge, by Robert Guskind, August 30, 2006
A Governor From The City?
City Hall News, by Edward-Isaac Dovere, August 21, 2006
The Blandness of the Asphalt Fairground
The New York Times, by Francis X. Clines, August 12, 2006