Arun Venugopal appears in the following:
Lack of Data Makes Tracking Sex Assaults Against Hotel Workers Difficult
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
High-profile sexual assault cases such as the one involving former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn and more recently international banker Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar — both accused of attacking hotel maids — have brought the issue of hotel worker safety into the spotlight, but it is unclear how widespread the problem is because there is no official record of the number of such assaults against hotel staff.
Pierre Hotel Suspends Supervisor Who Failed to Report Alleged Sex Assault
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
White Population Shrinks as Immigrants Increase in New Jersey Suburbs
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The six New Jersey counties that lie across the Hudson River from New York are losing white residents, as well as young children and 20- and 30-somethings, according to the latest census data.
Immigrants Assimilate More Successfully in the U.S. Than in Europe: Report
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Recent immigrants to the United States tend to assimilate better than their counterparts in Europe, according to a new report by Jacob Vigdor, a scholar at Duke University and the Manhattan Institute, who examined international immigration trends and data from the last decade.
Imams, Anarchists and B-Boys: New School Docs Festival
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Use of Informants in Terror Cases May Create Entrapment, NYU Report Claims
Monday, May 23, 2011
The use of informants in high-profile terror cases constitutes a form of entrapment that targets Muslim Americans, a new report issued by New York University's School of Law charges.
Livery Cab Drivers Push Back Against Borough-Only Medallions
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Livery cab drivers joined with elected officials in Inwood on Sunday to resist the city's plans to introduce additional cab service outside Manhattan.
City Launches Prescription Drug Discount Card
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The city unveiled a new prescription drug discount card Wednesday and vowed it will slash health care costs for thousands of low-income or uninsured New Yorkers. The card, known as the BigAppleRX, is free and will be available at more than 2,000 local pharmacies.
Diaz Leads Thousands In March Against Same-Sex Marriage
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in the Bronx on Sunday in opposition to same-sex marriage. The event, which followed a march through the borough's streets, was organized by State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., a long-time opponent of same-sex marriage.
New Census Figures Reveal More Seniors, Fewer Kids in City
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The latest census figures show New York City has far more baby boomers and seniors and fewer children.
Court Clears Another Roadblock for Sheepshead Bay Mosque
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
State Supreme Court judge Mark Partnow removed another roadblock facing developers of a Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, mosque by denying a preliminary injunction filed by opponents of the project.
Imam Claims Racial Profiling by American Airlines
Monday, May 09, 2011
One of the city's most prominent Muslim leaders claims he was prevented from boarding two American Airlines flights en route to a conference on Islamophobia last week because of his appearance.
Muslim Groups React to Bin Laden's Death With Mixed Emotions
Monday, May 02, 2011
New Yorkers of all faiths are reacting to the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden with mixed emotions.
Thousands Rally for Immigrant and Labor Rights
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Thousands of people poured into Foley Square in downtown Manhattan to rally for labor and immigrant rights, in one dozens of mass demonstrations held on May Day throughout the world.
Street Homeless Population is Down, City Says
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The number of homeless people living on the streets has gone down from last year, according to figures compiled by the city.
Beginning in Brooklyn, City Takes on Brownfields
Monday, April 18, 2011
The site of a former gas station in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will be the first to be remediated under a new city program meant to speed development of contaminated land across the five boroughs.
Protesters Call for Release of Detained Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei
Monday, April 18, 2011
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Chinese consulate in Manhattan to protest the detention of renowned artist Ai Weiwei by Chinese authorities, an event that was one of many held in dozens of cities Sunday throughout the world.
Politicians Slam Stopgap Measure, Warn Against Budget Deal
Monday, April 11, 2011
All but one of New York City's congressional representatives voted against the stopgap spending measure late Friday night, and several of them said they're unlikely to vote for the budget later this week if it continues to include cuts for popular programs.
Nets Future Brooklyn Home Starts Taking Shape
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Witnesses at State Homeland Security Hearing Called Anti-Muslim
Thursday, April 07, 2011
A month after Rep. Peter King's congressional hearing on the threat of radicalization among Muslims, a New York state legislator is set to conduct his own related, and controversial hearing. State Senator Gregory Ball of Putnam County will chair the Homeland Security hearing, set to examine terrorism and threats to sensitive sites such as the Indian Point nuclear power plant.