"Homeless With Homework," a multimedia project about homeless youth in New York City that I co-edited last spring with colleagues from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, has won recognition from a national organization.

The Council on Contemporary Families awarded our project the 2011 Special Award for Emerging Journalists for our work. The citation reads in part: "This rich presentation depicts the struggles of homeless children to attend school in New York City, and the efforts of family members, educators, and activists on their behalf. The jury commended the site's Statistics and Data section and pointed out its relevance for family policy."

To read more, see the press release.
 
 
          Along with several colleagues, I've helped launch a new site, called Quirky NYC.  We'll explore the lesser-known corners of all five boroughs and introduce both natives and visitors to some of the best that NYC has to offer-- all off the beaten track!  
          Check it out here: http://www.quirkynyc.com