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The Missing 43: A New York Protest Aimed at Mexico

By Kyra Gurney on April 27, 2016 Human Rights, Mexican immigrants, Mexico News, The Global City

The Missing 43: A New York Protest Aimed at Mexico

Immigrants here are pressing the Mexican government to allow an independent investigation to continue

Women Entrepreneurs Drive Economic Growth in the Bronx

By Kyra Gurney on March 16, 2016 Bronx, Business, women in business Bronx, Business

Women Entrepreneurs Drive Economic Growth in the Bronx

The number of women opening businesses in the borough has shot up 53% in recent years, outpacing the rest of the city

A Big Skyscraper Plan Gets a Brooklyn Raspberry

By Kyra Gurney on February 19, 2016 Brooklyn, construction, development Brooklyn, News

A Big Skyscraper Plan Gets a Brooklyn Raspberry

Some fear the loss of a landmark; others fear rising rents

Immigrants from Ebola-Stricken Countries Are in Limbo

By Kyra Gurney on February 16, 2016 African immigrants, Ebola, immigration The Global City

Immigrants from Ebola-Stricken Countries Are in Limbo

When the disease struck, the U.S. government granted temporary protection, but it’s about to expire

The Africa in the Bronx

By Kyra Gurney on February 6, 2016 African art, African immigrants, Bronx, Bronx art Bronx, NY City Scene, The Global City

The Africa in the Bronx

An art exhibit celebrates an emerging immigrant community that is making its mark on the borough

The NYPD Reaches Out to Residents in the South Bronx

By Kyra Gurney on January 31, 2016 Bronx, community policing, neighborhood policing, NYPD, South Bronx Bronx, Cops & Courts, Politics & Policy

The NYPD Reaches Out to Residents in the South Bronx

A new neighborhood plan aims to rebuild trust between police and the community

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