Epoch Times | United States | Northeast United States | Northeast http://en.epochtimes.com/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:58:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 TV Tree at Grand Central http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/tv-tree-at-grand-central-7989.html The Kaleidoscope Light Show was lit in Grand Central Station with The HOPE Program’s “Green Collar Project” kick-off. By Jonathan Weeks/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 New York Remembers AIDS Victims http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-york-remembers-aids-victims-7988.html The icy air over City Hall Park was filled with the names of those who died from AIDS. For 24 hours, five volunteers simultaneously read the names from separate lists, each name overlapping and reverberating with the last. By Christine Lin/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Out of Care and Into Reform http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/out-of-care-and-into-reform-7908.html Having spent 21 years in New York City's foster care system, Jamel Robinson will be aged out of the system on Monday, Dec. 2. The years have been tough, and Jamel says he's worried about his future after foster care. By Christine Lin/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 City May Ban Bottled Water From Gov Buildings http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/city-may-ban-bottled-water-from-gov-buildings-7906.html New York may be the next major U.S. city to prohibit the municipal government from buying bottled water for its office buildings. By Christine Lin/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 New Yorkers Raise Awareness on World AIDS Day http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-yorkers-raise-awareness-on-world-aids-day-7907.html In recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec.1, the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLCA) will be holding education and awareness activities throughout the United States. On Nov. 30, the NBLCA held the first of its activities at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Manhattan. By Joshua Philipp/ Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Karate Kids Kicking Bad Behavior in Harlem http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/karate-kids-kicking--behavior-harlem-7871.html In Harlem, a karate school with old school karate values has hit the nail on the head. By Katy Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Surging Shoppers Kill New York Wal-Mart Worker http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/walmart-worker-killed-stampede-7873.html A man working for discount retailer Wal-Mart was killed on Friday in a stampede by frenzied shoppers who broke down doors and surged into a Long Island, New York store, a police spokesman said. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Starbuck’s Goes (RED) for Holidays http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/starbucks-goes-red-for-holidays-7838.html A bevy of celebs teamed up with Starbucks on Times Square to help launch their new line of Red Exclusive beverages on Friday, November 28th. The charitable program, which donates funds to AIDS research in Africa, will run through January 2, 2009. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Is it 'Bleak' or Into the Black? http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/black-friday-shopping-bleak-friday-retail-7834.html Judging from the turnout at this mid-town Macy's, retailers need not fear a bad holiday shoping season. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Q&A: Are You Feeling Thankful? http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/qa-are-you-feeling-thankful-7786.html With Thanksgiving around the corner, The Epoch Times asked “What you are truly thankful for this year?” By Ross LaHive and Tim McDevitt/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100