The Craft of Research

Before we gorge on turkey, let’s celebrate some more bylines.

The latest from the Mott Haven Herald includes: Eli Chen’s story about the fight to save a community garden; Evan Buxbaum’s article about a new documentary center in Melrose; Patricia Rey Mallén’s report on the closing of a beloved local restaurant; and Alex Robinson’s piece about a participatory budgeting exercise.

The bonus: Remember when I said comparisons are vital to give context to numbers in stories?  I had a short but sweet example last week.

We’re really rolling now!

Patricia Rey Mallén brings us a feature on the African Movies Mall.

Kamana Shrestha has news on the effects of a terminated government housing program.

Sarah Pizon tells us about the last trip for Mexican immigrants.

Melissa Noel writes of a dancer’s inspirational comeback.

And Gwen McClure gives us a break from Wall Street with a different kind of protest.

The bonus: Check out my latest research-inspired enterprise story.  If you choose this option for your next assignment, contact me with your idea ASAP so I can help you make the best possible pitch to David and Ellen.

Alex Robinson had a story on Bronx residents joining the Occupy Wall Street protests.

And Eli Chen wrote about a focus on food in a Mott Haven Academy wellness program.

Now, we’re cookin’.

Even if you don’t make the school’s official “clips of the week,” I still notice.

Chloé Rouveyrolles had a piece on change coming to the 40th precinct.

And Eli Chen had news on chickens coming home to roost in Brook Park.

Keep up the good work!

The latest from the Mott Haven Herald includes Claudia Bracholdt’s story about problems at Samuel J. Gompers High School, Gwen McClure’s piece about plans to expand services at a neighborhood health center and Sarah Pizon’s feature about a shipping company that specializes in sending packages to West Africa.

Congrats to all.

On the News Service, Alva French had a piece on a mecca for graffiti artists.

Nathan Frandino and Annais Morales did a story on a New Yorker who recycles old bikes. Ms. Morales was also back in the New York Post last month. In addition, busy Annais had a contribution on the latest episode of “219 West”, as did Alcione Gonzalez, Sherrina Navani and Michael McCutcheon.

Elsewhere, Ad Age recently had a nice breakdown of The Demographics of Social Media. Speaking of which, check out The Most Complete Twitter Application List Available.

And what would the last post of the school year be without another Census tool?

Best semester ever.  Now please go out and kick you-know-who’s you-know-what in a research contest.

Have a great summer!

Broadcast Craft, Spring 2011: I'm expecting fame and fortune from this crew.

Last words: Until we meet again, Uncle Don.

It’s been awhile since we last met, but I know the break is well earned!

The latest edition of “219 West” is online.  The Women’s History Month-themed show is hosted by Alcione Gonzalez and Chase Rosen, and includes a contribution from Annais Morales.

Sherrina Navani’s video about faith and food made The Feast.

Last but not least, I’m back from New Orleans and the United States Basketball Writers Association awards ceremony in Houston, having closed out the college hoop season with a flurry of stories and a welcome reward…

Proudly displaying my third USBWA award earlier this month in Houston.

Alva French’s piece about a Harlem mosque’s efforts to aid folks in the Ivory Coast made the Daily News.

Sherrina Navani’s story about the benefits of music education was featured on SILive.com.

Kudos to the team of Amy Stretten, Alcione Gonzalez and Jennifer Hamblett for their video piece on the News Service looking at proposed cab designs in New York City.  Jennifer also had a post about a photographer’s black-and-white take on Los Angeles featured on The New York Times’ Lens blog.  And Hannah Miet’s story about an online matchmaking service called Date My School made The Times’ Sunday paper.

Congratulations also goes out to Bianca for her story in The Queens Courier about pop-up art galleries in empty storefronts.

Ms. Delshad and Ms. French got some video love from the New Yorker!

And what would a congratulatory post be without Annais Morales?