East Harlem Boxing Gym is a Safe Space for Women
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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.
New York City’s First Ethiopian Food Truck
Meet the owner of Makina Cafe, an immigrant making her way in a male-dominated industry.
Hard to Love: Poet Struggles with HIV Among Growing Epidemic
For Timothy DuWhite, finding joy and freedom first means overcoming his own trauma.
Water in the City
Water pipes in New York are old and crumbling. Could they affect the quality of the city’s drinking water?
A Punk Rocker Takes On Street Harassment
Inspired by the #metoo movement, a New York woman wrote a song about her experience of harassment on the streets and subway.
Harlem: A Barbershop Connects Boys With Books
A former first grade teacher is using barbershops to close the achievement gap affecting young black boys.