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.
K-Pop is Taking Over the City Again!
Dressed-up fans gathered at the UBS arena on February 27th, 2022. for Korea’s No.1 girl group, TWICE.
NYC Community Members Committed To Fight Sanitation Budget Cuts
As Mayor Eric Adams deems the city's composting program unviable, advocates and elected officials announce pushback
New City Council Bill Could Prevent Action to Address Hostile Shelter Environments
The legislation raises concerns that it could exacerbate the issue most unhoused have with the system — negative treatment they receive from security personnel
Protesters Condemn Attempts by Republicans to Defund Overdose Prevention Centers
Following the introduction of legislation to defund harm reduction and overdose prevention centers, advocates held a protest in Manhattan this week.
Advocates, Community Organizers Push for ‘Clean Slate’ ahead of Budget Deadline
After the bill failed last year, activists and lawmakers are hoping Albany is finally ready to give formerly incarcerated individuals a second chance
Major New York Foundation for the Arts Grant Loses Funding
With no federal funding in the 2023 Budget Proposal, major cuts are inevitable
What “To-go” Cocktails Could Mean in NYC
Governor Hochul's Push for "to-go" cocktails stir mixed reactions.
Adams’ Plan to Move Unsheltered New Yorkers Out of the Subway Reignites Calls for More Supportive Housing
Advocates for the homeless say that plan could amount to a continuation of ineffective policies if the city cannot follow through on the mayor’s campaign proposal to make supportive housing more accessible
Russian Invasion Disrupts Life for Ukrainian Students
Changes in status of visas are sought to allow the 30,000 Ukrainian students in the U.S. to reduce course loads and accept jobs off-campus
New York Welcomes the First Unionized Recreational Equipment Inc. Store In the Nation After Historic Vote
After months of organizing, the employees of a Manhattan REI store voted on Wednesday to join the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union.
New Art Installation Marks Return of Tourism
A delayed tourism attraction opens up after delays from COVID, featuring artifacts from the last hundred years of New York City history.
Advocates Warn Against Racial Bias of ‘Digital Stop-and-Frisk’
As Mayor Eric Adams plans to expand facial recognition technology to fight rising crime, new research suggests neighborhoods of color are being disproportionately surveilled