Did you know? the forecast for U.S. cranberry production in 2011 has Wisconsin in the lead with 430 million pounds the retail cost per pound of a frozen whole turkey in December 2010 was $1.38 there are 15 townships and places in the U.S. with Turkey in the name Find these and other holiday statistics […]
New Reference Hours
We are happy to report that our Journalism Librarian, Cristina Ergunay, gave birth to an adorable baby girl on Saturday! While she is away, we will have walk-in reference hours in the Journalism Library Monday — Thursday from 2–5pm to help you with all of your research needs. Please also feel free to email […]
Strike a Pose – The Vogue Archive at Columbia
The Vogue Archive at Columbia University Libraries provides a searchable archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month. Articles, covers, photo shoots, illustrations, and advertisements have been digitized in this collection. Search articles by text, title or author, letters to the editor, advertisements by company brand names, and more! […]
Election Day Hours
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th, and although it is a University Holiday, we are happy to report that the Journalism Library will be open for its usual hours, from 1pm-8pm, for all of your research needs. To find out about voting in NYC, check out the Board of Election’s website at http://vote.nyc.ny.us/index.html […]
NYC Election Research
Looking for research on NYC elections and campaign finance information? Try these sites! New York City Board of Elections website provides: election calendars of upcoming elections Commissioners of Elections meeting minutes district maps for all five counties election results and statistics for primary, special, and general election results going back to 1999 New York City Campaign […]
Statistical Treats for a Happy Halloween!
Did you know? 1.1 billion total pounds of pumpkin were grown in the U.S. in 2010 there are an estimated 41 million potential trick-or-treaters in the U.S., ages 5-14 California led the nation in the number of chocolate and cocoa manufacturing establishments, with 135 Find these and other fun holiday statistics at the U.S. Census […]
NYC’s Rat Information Portal
Looking for NYC Department of Health findings on inspections for rats? The Rat Information Portal, commonly known as RIP, has information searchable by property address, tax block and lot, or by selecting an area or property from a map. Information about inspections, violations, compliance, exterminations, and cleanups are available as far back as January 1, 2006. […]
Independent Budget Office of NYC
Looking for non-partisan information about the city’s budget? The Independent Budget Office (IBO) is a great source! Find spending information and fiscal history, budget basics, including Understanding New York City’s Budget, economic forecasts, federal and state aid, and more. […]