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About kvenezia1

I'm a student at Fordham University in the Bronx, originally from the deserts of Phoenix, Arizona. I cover the New York City area for 90.7 FM WFUV and keep tabs on the Fordham/Tremont district of the Bronx with The Ram.

Bloomberg Wins Latest Battle, Smoking Age Now 21

Posted on November 21, 2013 by kvenezia1

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed legislation that will raise the age to buy cigarettes to 21 and older, but a new report says tobacco companies are still marketing their product to teens. The New York Public Interest … Continue reading →

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NYC Cab Drivers Sign Petition to End Mandatory Fare Tax

Posted on November 21, 2013 by kvenezia1

Thousands of yellow cab drivers have signed a petition against a mandatory tax that charges them six cents per fare. The fee mandated by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission will go towards a “disability insurance and health-care … Continue reading →

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Report Shows Tobacco Advertisements Near New York City Schools

Posted on November 19, 2013 by kvenezia1

 

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A Hotspot for Tourism in the Bronx

Posted on November 19, 2013 by kvenezia1

Many Fordham University students have tasted a cream-stuffed cannoli from DeLillo Café & Pastry Shop or wrapped their hands around a grinder from Tino’s Delicatessen, but now some tourists may find themselves enjoying the culture right outside the Rose Hill … Continue reading →

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