What would you say if you knew Barack Obama lived on your block? Well residents of Yorkville have a lot to say. Obama used to live in a six story walk-up on E 94th street throughout his stay at Columbia University. John, 54, was unaware that Obama lived in Yorkville. However, he finds it interesting that Obama lived in his very own neighborhood. In contrast, Claudine,39, a Republician was aware of Obama's residence on E 94th. Although her views are diferent from his, she wants him to succeed. "We're all Americans" [whether Democratic or Republican] she says.
Barack Obama was born to Stanley Ann Dunham, from Kansas, and Barack Obama, Sr., from Kenya on August 4th 1961 in Honolulu Hawaii. He moved to Indonesia and attended local schools there. Later, he returned to Honolulu with his grandparents, where he attended private school from grades 5-12. Following his graduation, Obama attended Occidental College in Los Angeles; he then transfered to Columbia University in 1981. He graduated with a B.A in political science and international relations in 1983.
Before he bacame President and before his term in the illionis Senate, he lived in our city. He had distinct memories of his years in New York, which he shared in his biography "Dreams From My Father". Megan, a 30 year resident of E 94th, remembered a dog at the corner gas station which Obama wrote about in his memoir.
Before he bacame President and before his term in the illionis Senate, he lived in our city. He had distinct memories of his years in New York, which he shared in his biography "Dreams From My Father". Megan, a 30 year resident of E 94th, remembered a dog at the corner gas station which Obama wrote about in his memoir.
Most of the denizens of the neighborhood were surprised to learn that our president had once lived in Yorkville. Many stopped, as we interviewed others, in amazement. "Really? He used to live right there?". Most of the people interviewed were avid supporters of Obama and one woman declared "I love everything about him.". When asked what she thought the most important thing Obama stands for , she replied "Healthcare." John's rooting for him, but says he needs to cut taxes instead of raise them.
For most people, the realization that our President lived in their neighborhood during his college years was shocking. There were others who were nonchalant. However, the people who were excited, can say they learned something new that day. "Barack Obama lived on my block!"
