Snow Day Courtesy of Winter Storm Niko
New Yorkers dug out from under the snow, enjoyed the flakes and had snow ball fights.
‘Language Rights Are Human Rights’
A Tibetan student support group calls on China to release a bilingual education advocate
Women Raise Their Voices to Defend Rights and Slam Trump
The Women’s March unfolded in Washington, D.C. and in 60 cities around the world, including New York
All Dolled Up
An annual holiday show in Harlem proves that even dolls have stories to tell
Light a Fire and Make Some Noise
Post-election, rock bands and activist groups raise money for Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and other threatened group
A Tribute to AIDS Victims
To commemorate the more than 100,000 New Yorkers who died from the virus, a memorial is finally dedicated
Not All New Yorkers Are Anti-Trump
In a city where protests against the president elect have been plentiful, this group is determined to show its support for him
Before the Fall: A Peak Behind the Curtain of a Campaign
Two days before the election, Clinton’s New York campaign manager talked to NYCity Lens about the candidate
Up on the Roof: A Moment of Protest
At Columbia, an anti-Trump protester stirs up a crowd and security with shouts and slogans
Election Results Got You Stressed? Exhale.
The morning after the vote, a group offers meditation to relax and reflect
Not Our President! Not Our President!
Anti-Trump protestors snake through Manhattan, snarling traffic and riling police
Scenes from Election 2016: NYC and Its Suburbs
Election Day finally arrived, and with it, New York City voters cast their ballots. Lines snaked around the blocks of stations throughout the city and New Yorkers gathered around the city to watch the results. NYCity Lens talked to many at the polls and around the city. At the Polls for the First Time Emily Apterbach, […]
Taking a Stand
Instagram offered up photo ops on a giant mural to allow voters to express their political concerns
Up Close and Personal
Thousands from all over the world run in the NYC Marathon. Here’s a look at a few of them.
Trying to Fill Employment Gaps in the Bronx
Technology startups and incubators are helping minorities and women get a boost