Getting HIV Medication to Venezuela, One Step at a Time
From a small office in New York, this organization recycles unused HIV medication to send to countries in need.
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Giving Frida Kahlo Wings To Fly
A choreographer uses the artist’s paintings to inspire a new show.
“A Rose is a Rose is a Rose”
Where does your rose come from and how did it get here? The journey and business behind Valentine’s Day go-to flower, explained
Art vs. Plastic
An artist in Long Island is changing the way we look at trash
Preventing Gun Violence, One Street at a Time
One non-profit takes a neighborhood approach, reaching out to youth twice a day, every day
East Harlem Boxing Gym is a Safe Space for Women
A Lesson of Love and Perseverance
An instructor who teaches beyond the textbooks.
Serving Life for Pot in the Legal Cannabis Era
John Knock was arrested in 1996 for importing thousands of pounds of pot into the U.S. As the legal cannabis industry grows, his sister is fighting back.
The Bronx’s Best Music Teacher
The Power of the Powwow
A Native-American jeweler uses her craft to connect with her heritage
Taking Black Mothers by the Hand
Local Mom Organizes Beeping Easter Egg Hunt for Visually Impaired Kids
Holly Bonner, a mother of two, lost her eyesight after a long battle with breast cancer. With no vision, she found it extremely difficult to participate in the small joys of parenting, most recently including Easter egg hunts. With the help of local officials, this Staten Island mom created beeping easter eggs to help kids […]
Far Rockaway: A Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wasteland
Yarn Bombing Takes Over the Street Art Scene
Move aside graffiti, a new form of street art is tip-toeing its way onto the scene–”Yarn Bombing,” covering objects or structures in a public place with yarn or crochet. For some reason, millennials seem drawn to the art form. For example, London Kaye, a Brooklyn street artist, likes to put up her artwork on fences […]
Far Rockaway Gives the A Train an “F”
Far Rockaway Residents are disappointed in the only subway line connecting them to the city.