Paula SeligsonThe sound of science fictionThe purple LEDs on his instrument match the purple lights of the stage while Charles Hobbs moves his hands in the air. They rise and fall…May 13, 2017May 13, 2017
Paula SeligsonintwentyCooperJessie “Bonesaw” Brooks Would Survive the Zombie ApocalypseAs women’s pro-wrestling ramps up, Bonesaw keeps doing what she’s always done: hit hardMar 17, 2017Mar 17, 2017
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityRoosevelt Island, on the WIRE of changeBriana Warsing, the new editor-in-chief of Roosevelt Island’s community newspaper, checks apartment prices every day. She’s living what she…Dec 17, 2016Dec 17, 2016
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityWhy did so many newspaper journalists disappear?In short: no moneyDec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityBeating the “I’m too busy” mentality to volunteerWhen friends ask, “How are you?” I often respond with “Busy.” I’ve been saying that as an excuse to avoid many things in life, often things…Nov 24, 2016Nov 24, 2016
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCity“tronc If You Want to Save Journalism” — how to report a writearoundWhen Michael Ferro acquired Tribune Publishing in February, most people outside of the Chicago business community hadn’t heard of him…Nov 19, 2016Nov 19, 2016
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityOne Man’s Path from “Berner” to Hillary Clinton Supporter“Bern or Bust” has been the rallying cry for some disenfranchised Bernie Sanders supporters after the upstart candidate lost against…Nov 8, 20161Nov 8, 20161
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityIn the Voting Booth, Bushwick Women are #WithHer—Here’s WhyBUSHWICK—After casting their votes for Hillary Clinton, four women share what moved them to support the Democratic candidate.Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityBronx LGBT Senior Community Center Receives $150,000 to Continue GrowingReaching retirement doesn’t end a lifetime of discrimination: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors often face rejection by…Oct 13, 2016Oct 13, 2016
Paula SeligsoninUpstartCityIs the Hallmark card of the future a video? One startup’s pivot is betting on itAnyone who has stood unsatisfied before rows of Hallmark cards knows that picking the right message for a gift can be difficult. A New York…Oct 9, 2016Oct 9, 2016