Photos: Washington Square Park Sparks Up for 4/20
Hundreds gather for 4/20 about a year after New York lawmakers legalized recreational marijuana
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Constituent Questions About Policy Priorities at Town Hall in Queens
Some residents of New York’s 14th congressional district say immigration and police brutality are more pressing concerns than climate change.
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The Jewish Origin Story of Comic Books
From its roots to representation, the discourse surrounding comic book culture takes on the past and present of a Jewish-New Yorker story
Etsy’s Boost to Fees Prompts NYC Sellers to Boycott
The Brooklyn-based online marketplace is angering sellers of arts and crafts products.
Everything You Should Know about NYC Bagels
What it takes to make NYC bagels from the top ranked shops
Plan to Reroute Buses in Queens Gets Scrutiny by Rider Groups, Elderly Advocates
The MTA’s proposal calls for trade-offs and the elimination of some stops.
CUNY Navigates Changes to Program for Students in Need
On Wednesday, the City Council’s higher education committee heard testimony from CUNY officials about the program’s future if federal COVID-19 funds run out [caption id="attachment_25684" align="aligncenter" width="768"] The Wellness Center at LaGuardia Community College, photo courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.[/caption] During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a student named AJ visited Bronx Community College (BCC)’s Access Resource Center, which offered healthcare, financial aid and academic guidance to many of its students. AJ came to the office, according to the Center’s Student Life Manager Dedra Polite, not knowing if he would be able to continue on with his studies. His wife
Sunset Park: The Day After
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Sunset Park, Beset by COVID and Hate Crimes, Attempts to Heal After Subway Shooting
“This is just another challenge that we will be facing, that will bring us further away from recovery,” one community member said.
Doormen Threaten Strike
Members of the Service Employees International Union took to the streets in Manhattan's Upper East Side
“Loud. Proud. Still Allowed.”: Is the LGBTQ+ Community Really Safer in New York City?
Mayor Eric Adams launched a billboard campaign in Florida to protest the "Don't Say Gay," but despite this progressive gesture, there are still some persisting issues for the LGBTQ+ community in New York City.
‘Universal’ Child Care Would Exclude Most Parents in Manhattan
Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators are poised to agree on an expanded child care subsidy that will still leave many New York City families unable to afford supervision for their children during their work days.
House Bill Capping Insulin Copays Leaves Out Some New Yorkers
The legislation leaves key provisions open to interpretation by health insurers, advocates say
Landlords Frustrations Continue After Eviction Moratorium Ends
“How is this fair?” Issues with state rent relief and access to counsel exacerbate small landlords’ grievances with rent continuing to go unpaid
Hispanic-Serving CUNYs Win Federal Investment for STEM Program
LaGuardia Community College and Queens College receive $4.6 million to launch Queens STEM Academy, which aims to increase minority representation in science and technology jobs