New York Bill Aims to Stop Storage of Survivors’ DNA in Rape Kits
The bill, which is the first of its kind introduced in the U.S., would alter how law enforcement stores evidence from victims of sexual violence.
Local Ukrainians Remain United Despite Continuous Attacks at Home
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church held its second mass service on Wednesday, March 2 since the invasion.
NYC Grocery Startups Face a New Foe: Zoning Laws
NYC politicians take aim at the new apps promising speedy grocery deliveries, saying they may violate a swath of city rules.
New Faces in the Mix
Women and queer Brooklyn DJs are hosting events that prioritize themselves.
Asian Students at Columbia Criticize University’s Silence on Recent Killings of Women
Asian students at Columbia University are sharply criticizing the school’s silence following the recent murders of two Asian women in Manhattan. The College and Business School are demanding change.
First New York Digital Fashion Show Called Off
Emerging designers will have to wait a little longer to see their creations ‘walk’ the metaverse runway.
Healthcare for Undocumented Workers in New York Gets Push From Immigrant Advocates
Activists are pressing for the enactment of bills in the New York State legislature that would fund a $345 million health insurance program for undocumented immigrants.
Chinatown Braces as City Begins Razing, Rebuilding Jail
Neighbors of the Manhattan Detention Complex fear the effects of years of construction and criticize a lack of help from the city.
Lawmakers and Advocates Push Bill to Protect Small Businesses From Unfair Competition
New York’s small businesses say they are getting crushed by Big Tech companies’ anti-competitive pricing. The 21st Century Antitrust Act would make it easier to fight back.
Investigating Disparities in Covid-19 Outcomes
Experts advise stronger ties between communities and health care providers.
Arts Funding Helps In-Person Performances Make a Creative Comeback
BIPOC arts organization receives funding from City Council.
Con Edison Utility Bills Prompt Virtual Meetings to Advise Consumers on Cutting Power Costs
PULP and the American Association of Retired Persons wrote a joint letter to the Hochul Administration requesting that $1.25 billion be taken from the $12.5 billion federal American Rescue Plan funds
Lawmakers, Advocates Renew Push for “Fashion Act”
A new bill aims to rein in waste from the fashion industry, one of the most environmentally harmful industries in the world
USDA’s Halt of Imports of Mexican Avocados Doesn’t Worry NYC Restaurants Just Yet
Eighty percent of avocados in the US come from Mexico, prices are expected to rise.
New York City’s Mask Makers Are Here to Stay
Cases may subside, but the need for masks remains.