On 4/20, vaccinated New Yorkers who like cannabis got a reward
Deliverers Unite in the Face of Adversity
Hundreds rally for safety and better working conditions
New Yorkers Cheer Chauvin Guilty Verdict in Brooklyn
At the Barclays Center, advocates promise to continue the fight for police accountability
New Yorkers Celebrate the Arrival of Cherry Blossoms
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to resume events every weekend in spring
The move signals economic relief for a struggling industry, but public health concerns remain strong
A Bittersweet Farewell for Godiva
Owners are shutting down the company’s brick and mortar stores in North America, including New York City
How New York City’s Delivery Workers Survive Snowstorms
While gloves and thermals may protect them from the cold, they still face low tips, bike robberies and danger on the road
The Super Bowl’s NYC Super Bars
A piece of Tampa Bay in the Village; some Kansas City in Long Island City
New York City’s vaccine rollout makes an effort, but sometimes falls short of meeting the needs of people with disabilities
Nonprofits help Asian-Americans who face language and tech difficulties, vaccine hesitancy, and limited appointments
Midnight Joys Are Back
Can the city that never sleeps possibly be waking up? Well, tonight we’ll get the answer when restaurants and bars will be allowed to stay open for one more hour. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that restaurants, bars and catered events can enjoy one more hour with their
What Does the Flag Mean Now?
To the man on the overpass, it has something to do with hope and unity
#MuseumsFromHome
As the pandemic shuttered cultural institutions, the role of social media was redefined
A new president’s representatives talk of immigration reform, and the response is enthusiastic
Art Focusing on Authoritarianism in Brazil on Display in Midtown
Against Again: Art Under Attack in Brazil, which features works from dozens of Brazilian artists of different generations.
An Election in the Dominican Republic was Suspended Last Week—and Dominicans in New York are Angry
Hundreds of islanders lined the streets of Washington Heights Saturday to protest the electoral troubles in their homelan
Chinatown Nonprofit Marches On After Loss
A neighborhood came together for Chinese New Year after a fire breaks out in a community building
For Carmen De La Rosa, criminal justice reform is personal
Medical Student Overcomes Trauma from Anti-Asian Attack
Despite wearing a white coat and scrubs, this Asian woman was beaten and assailed with racial slurs.
From the Theater to the Kitchen
New York City musicians whip up recipes to support their peers
A Brooklyn HBCU Marching Band Thrives Despite the Pandemic
The Empire Marching Elite has exceeded expectations.
News
On 4/20, vaccinated New Yorkers who like cannabis got a reward
Hundreds rally for safety and better working conditions
At the Barclays Center, advocates promise to continue the fight for police accountability
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to resume events every weekend in spring
NY City Scene
The move signals economic relief for a struggling industry, but public health concerns remain strong
Owners are shutting down the company’s brick and mortar stores in North America, including New York City
While gloves and thermals may protect them from the cold, they still face low tips, bike robberies and danger on the road
A piece of Tampa Bay in the Village; some Kansas City in Long Island City
Global City
A new president’s representatives talk of immigration reform, and the response is enthusiastic
Against Again: Art Under Attack in Brazil, which features works from dozens of Brazilian artists of different generations.
Hundreds of islanders lined the streets of Washington Heights Saturday to protest the electoral troubles in their homelan
A neighborhood came together for Chinese New Year after a fire breaks out in a community building
Life in a Pandemic
Nonprofits help Asian-Americans who face language and tech difficulties, vaccine hesitancy, and limited appointments
Can the city that never sleeps possibly be waking up? Well, tonight we’ll get the answer when restaurants and bars will be allowed to stay open for one more hour. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that restaurants, bars and catered events can enjoy one more hour with their
To the man on the overpass, it has something to do with hope and unity
As the pandemic shuttered cultural institutions, the role of social media was redefined
LENS VIDEO: EDITOR'S PICKS
Bronx
By Carson Kessler and Currie Engel A Mom Battles for Her Special Needs Child from NYCityLens on Vimeo. For one mother, finding her child a place in a special needs classroom was an uphill battle. Read the full story here.
The MTA is planning changes to a program serving New Yorkers with disabilities, and some of them are not happy about it
Two NYPD officers were shot in two different incidents in less than 12 hours in the Bronx, police said, and a suspect is now in custody. At around 8 a.m. Sunday, the alleged shooter, identified by police as Robert Williams, went into the 41st precinct office and opened fire, according to
Rivera’s assault was the third unprovoked attack against a uniformed MTA employee in April.
Brooklyn
Fashion combatting fashion: a glimpse into New York City’s growing demand for sustainable clothing.
Public school teachers are coping with a new way of educating their students: remotely. It's been challenging but also rewarding
Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound seniors during the coronavirus pandemic.
[caption id="attachment_22226" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A staff member prepares items for pantry bags at Bread and Life's food pantry / Photo Courtesy of St. John's Bread and Life[/caption] On a normal day, the large and brightly lit cafeteria at St. John’s Bread
Manhattan
Hundreds rally for safety and better working conditions
Growing number of businesses offer support and free giveaways to those choosing to vaccinate
Hundreds gathered to speak out against anti-Asian racism
Some argue that a return to the classroom is still too risky and complicated
Queens
A southeast Queens native with local and state government experience vies for the District 31 City Council seat
A longtime District 31 resident and small business owner is running to represent her community
An entrepreneur and disability advocate takes her shot
Silva was the chief of staff for former Council member Donovan Richards in District 31. Now he’s running to represent the district himself
