Xuejie ZhaoinThe Journalist as HistorianRevisiting the Dinkins Era and the 1991 Crown Heights RiotPrevious to this episode: In 1989, after narrowly defeating Republican candidate Rudolph Giuliani, David Norman Dinkins became the first…Jun 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
Xuejie ZhaoinThe Journalist as HistorianMisinformation led to tolls in Crown Heights RiotCrown Heights Riot of 1991 in New York City was widely regarded a major black spot in David Dinkins’ career as the city’s mayor. On August…Apr 23, 2017Apr 23, 2017
Xuejie ZhaoinThe Journalist as HistorianYouth Employment Program Unable to Solve Racial Tension in Crown HeightsI have been searching online for news stories and government reports about the 1991 Crown Heights riot in New York City — a three-day clash…Mar 29, 2017Mar 29, 2017
Xuejie ZhaoSenior Citizens Find Help to Get to the PollsAndre Lilly, a disabled veteran, was taken directly into the polling station after waiting for 10 minutes. (The Ink/ Xuejie Zhao)Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Xuejie ZhaoAdvocates call for Bike Path on Verrazano BridgeOn the sunny afternoon of October 15, 75 cyclists rallied at the S53 bus station on 86th Street in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. They held placards…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
Xuejie ZhaoQueensboro Bridge Closure Means Long Shuttle Times for Cyclists Until DecemberAt 10:36 pm on a Friday Angelo Ramirez rushed down East 59th Street on his black electric bike to catch the shuttle service across…Oct 24, 2016Oct 24, 2016
Xuejie ZhaoBike Lane on 31st Ave Installed Despite Queens Community Board 1 Detour RequestWith a truck, an SUV and a van double parked in front of the U-Mart Supermarket on 31st Ave in Queens, a cyclist in blue carefully…Oct 20, 2016Oct 20, 2016
Xuejie ZhaoParking Gets Difficult as Protected Bike Lane Enters Amsterdam AveMiguel Ramos lives on 93rd St between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway. He had been sitting in his crimson Nissan with the engine idling on the…Oct 20, 2016Oct 20, 2016