Filipinos Rally for Progressive Change in Motherland
Filipino political activists march in Manhattan
Gasoline Tax Relief Plans Loom as New York City Drivers Grumble About Fuel Costs
Proposals to suspend state levies at the pump are supported by Democratic, Republican and independent voters, according to a Siena College poll.
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation Budget Spurs Debates About Green Spaces and Their Role in the City
Despite his commitment to increase the budget for parks, Mayor Eric Adams cut $63 million from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Homeless New Yorkers Face Old Frustrations Amid New Round of Sweeps
Mayor Adams’ campaign to clear encampments have brought little relief — so far — to those meant to benefit, as promises to get people into supportive shelters have gone unanswered
After 17 Years, Is the Metro Theater Coming Back?
After laying vacant for nearly two decades, one of the oldest movie theaters in Manhattan has a new tenant
In Effort to Address Maternal Inequities, New York City Expands Access to Doulas
As part of a $30 million expansion of maternal care services, New York City will increase access to doulas in the coming months.
Tattoos, a Visual Memory of Covid
In the past two years, there's been a rising interest in tattoos among New Yorkers
Ukrainian Flag Raised at Bowling Green
New Yorkers attend a flag raising ceremony at the historic Bowling Green Park on Wednesday, March 23, to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
‘School Bus Bill of Rights’ Proposal Aims to Boost Transportation for Students
Advocates are pushing for a referendum on the November ballot to solve problems facing students dependent on busing, with a focus on those with disabilities
Dedicated Trans Shelters Are Coming to NYC
What will it take to make them succeed?
Korean Student Leader Criticizes Columbia’s Response to Anti-Asian Bias Attacks Across City
Jae Lee says meeting with university officials failed to quell feelings of being part of a second-class minority group on campus.
Meet the Catholic Lesbians of New York City
A collective endeavor to foster an unapologetically LGBTQ-affirming, woman-friendly Catholicism
Political Consultant Amelia Adams Uses Insider Status to Help African Americans and Women
As a senior campaign adviser, she helped elect Kathy Hochul lieutenant governor and re-elect former Mayor Bill de Blasio
Asian Men Get a Safe Space to Discuss the Roots of Sexism
Virtual discussion series will help Asian-American men escape the bonds of traditional gender roles, referred to as “the man box.”
Domestic Workers Gain New Protections From New York City Human Rights Law
After five years of community organizing, advocates succeed in getting law preventing employers from discriminating against domestic workers. The next challenge is effective implementation.