All adults 21 and over can now legally purchase cannabis at 12 dispensaries in the state
Student Loans, a Curse Or a Blessing in Disguise
Students of color express why they took out student loans, and how it’s impacting them
Etsy’s Boost to Fees Prompts NYC Sellers to Boycott
The Brooklyn-based online marketplace is angering sellers of arts and crafts products.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams launched a billboard campaign in Florida to protest the "Don't Say Gay,"
The Whitney Biennial Opens After Year-Long Delay
Curators David Breslin and Adrienne Edwards were tasked with capturing a tumultuous past three years through artwork.
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
Tattoos, a Visual Memory of Covid
In the past two years, there's been a rising interest in tattoos among New Yorkers
Restaurateurs and florists are betting the romance wins out.
Gov. Hochul Lifts the Indoor Mask Mandate, Many New Yorkers Still Wary
The decision sparked some hope for a normal life for many New Yorkers while others were concerned.
Women with Long COVID ‘Suffer in Silence’
As the Omicron wave slows down, New Yorkers with lingering symptoms face profound social stigmas.
NYC Artist’s Project Helps Communities Cope with Pandemic Loss
Floral Heart Project began as a small gesture and has spread to communities across the country
Students of color express why they took out student loans, and how it’s impacting them
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
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
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church held its second mass service on Wednesday, March 2 since
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
As Threat of Russian Invasion Looms, Ukrainian New Yorkers Mobilize
Ukrainian New Yorkers are hurrying to support their homeland as NATO warns an invasion may
Virtual Vigil Remembers Victims of Atlanta Hate Crime
A collective of Asian and migrant sex workers, Red Canary Song, hosted speakers and performers
News
All adults 21 and over can now legally purchase cannabis at 12 dispensaries in the state
Students of color express why they took out student loans, and how it’s impacting them now and in the future
The Brooklyn-based online marketplace is angering sellers of arts and crafts products.
The MTA’s proposal calls for trade-offs and the elimination of some stops.
NY City Scene
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.
Curators David Breslin and Adrienne Edwards were tasked with capturing a tumultuous past three years through artwork.
After laying vacant for nearly two decades, one of the oldest movie theaters in Manhattan has a new tenant
In the past two years, there's been a rising interest in tattoos among New Yorkers
Global City
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church held its second mass service on Wednesday, March 2 since the invasion.
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.
Ukrainian New Yorkers are hurrying to support their homeland as NATO warns an invasion may be imminent
A collective of Asian and migrant sex workers, Red Canary Song, hosted speakers and performers via livestream
Life in a Pandemic
As Omicron subsides and the statewide mask mandate lifts, local mask makers and sellers say they don’t want to be “arrogant” about the trajectory of the virus.
Lovers Will be Challenged by Inflation, COVID, and Weather This Valentine’s Day
Restaurateurs and florists are betting the romance wins out.
Gov. Hochul Lifts the Indoor Mask Mandate, Many New Yorkers Still Wary
The decision sparked some hope for a normal life for many New Yorkers while others were concerned.
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Ukraine
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church held its second mass service on Wednesday, March 2 since the invasion.
Ukrainian New Yorkers are hurrying to support their homeland as NATO warns an invasion may be imminent
Housing
“How is this fair?” Issues with state rent relief and access to counsel exacerbate small landlords’ grievances with rent continuing to go unpaid
After a long standoff, police officers swept an encampment maintained by unhoused activists, arresting seven people
Business
The mayor’s plan would also spend $40 million to revitalize the surrounding South Bronx neighborhood
Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island vote to unionize
Environment
Some residents of New York’s 14th congressional district say immigration and police brutality are more pressing concerns than climate change.
Despite his commitment to increase the budget for parks, Mayor Eric Adams cut $63 million from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Entertainment
Dressed-up fans gathered at the UBS arena on February 27th, 2022. for Korea’s No.1 girl group, TWICE.
A delayed tourism attraction opens up after delays from COVID, featuring artifacts from the last hundred years of New York City history.
Fashion
Emerging designers will have to wait a little longer to see their creations ‘walk’ the metaverse runway.
A new bill aims to rein in waste from the fashion industry, one of the most environmentally harmful industries in the world
Special Projects
With a population of almost 8.5 million and 57 percent of adults over 18 identifying as single, how does anyone ever stand out in a sea of millions?
Some people love guns; some hate them; many of us in New York are touched by them. Here are some of their stories.
