Swimming for the Homeless in the Bronx
The borough’s Polar Bear Club took an icy dip to raise awareness of how cold it can get for those without a place to live.
Valentine’s Day Isn’t Only About Romance
February 14 brought flowers and chocolate like usual but some New Yorkers took a different approach to the holiday.
Brooklynites Could Care Less About Convention
City officials wanted to bring the Democratic convention to the Barclays Center. But Philadelphia landed the event instead.
The Ups and Downs of a Political Aide
Brian Melford packs a yo-yo, and he knows how to use it.
Local Politicians Want to Pump Funds into NYCHA
Two local politicians have ambitious plans to help improve poor living conditions in the city's public housing projects.
Red Roses for Passion. Pink Quince for Good Luck
Manhattan’s historic flower market struggles, but survives.
Mayor’s New Ferry Idea is Too Little, Too Late for Some
Rockaway residents say they don’t want to wait two years for ferry service to the city from their neighborhood. They want it restored now.
Free Community College? How About Some Help with Subway Fare Too?
With a relatively low tuition at CUNY and with most students receiving financial aid, Obama's plan won't make a large difference for the city's community college students.
New York Venezuelans Attempt to Help Compatriots
Venezuelans are in need of the most basic consumer items. And their relatives and compatriots in New York are trying to help.
Building Inspectors and Contractors Indicted in Widespread Bribery Cases
Manhattan DA announced 50 arrests in what he called, a “network of corruption.”
Subway Riders Shrug Off Coming Fare Hikes, Most of Them Anyway
The MTA will increase fares by 4 percent in March. Some riders aren’t happy about it; others think it’s inevitable.
Metro North Commuters Uneasy After Fatal Crash
The horrific train accident in Valhalla makes some riders think twice, but many say they still feel safe.
Why Your Cell Phone Flipped Out Before Juno
Text alerts for what turned out to be a typical storm
Gender-Affirming Coverage for Transgender People Under Proposed Medicaid Reform
A rule change would recognize the medical necessity of transition-related health care.
Civil Rights Organizers Ask: Where Do We Go From Here?
Older organizers and young activists gather to discuss ways to sustain the #BlackLivesMatter movement in New York.