Budget cuts: Funding restored but problems remain for some community composting groups
latest stories
How to get additional money on your EBT card this summer
How to buy an apartment in NYC for less than $13,000 (yes, this is legit)
From low voter turnout to congestion pricing drama: What it means for New Yorkers
Teachers who change students’ lives
As a New York City public school teacher, you have the unique power to change lives and make a real difference. This video is sponsored by TeachNYC.net
Your unique opportunity to make an impact in NYC
The power to impact young people’s lives lies right here in NYC—as a public school teacher. Nicole Perrino, the Bronx Mama, shares how her daughter’s diverse set of teachers and public school experience supported her path to college. This video is sponsored by TeachNYC.net
Featured Artists
Epicenter NYC Podcast
SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT
Recent Stories
How to see fireworks in NYC all summer long
From helicopters to fireworks: NYC’s noise pollution may be harming your health
Six high schools will favor Manhattanites. What that means for the rest of us
Rent on the mind
Free & low-cost summer fun for NYC teens
A whimsical garden at Madoo Conservancy in the Hamptons
NYC extreme heat alert: Tips to stay cool and cut energy costs
Humans vs. machines: How language workers are resisting AI
Primary responsibility: The high stakes of NYC’s primaries explained
What old-school immigrants are getting wrong about new waves of immigration
The irony of President Biden’s executive action closing the U.S. border is that it might help his image among Latino voters. That’s because, as we’ve repeatedly reported, there frequently exist rifts between long-time immigrants and more recent arrivals, with the former claiming they came in the “right way.” That being said, there’s also frustration among…
Exorbitant broker fees may no longer fall on renters if City Council bill passes
On Wednesday, the New York City Council will debate a proposal to change how New Yorkers pay broker’s fees. Typically, renters pay first and last months’ rent, a deposit and a broker’s fee, which can range from one month’s rent to 15% of the annual rent. However, some fees have gone beyond that. For example,…
Rachel McAdams lives in Jackson Heights in her Broadway debut. Why that matters
I was watching a harrowing scene in “Mary Jane,” the truly excellent Broadway play starring Rachel McAdams, when my jaw dropped. A character has to call 911 for help and the operator asks for an address. After much confusion, it comes out: 87-10 34th Ave, Apt. 2F. Not only is that a block away from…
WNBA’s popularity puts spotlight on gender disparity in youth basketball
On the heels of a record-setting women’s college basketball season, followed by the most-viewed WNBA draft of all time, women’s basketball altogether is garnering more mainstream media attention than ever before. There are many reasons for this: increased visibility and coverage, the influence of social media in connecting athletes with fans and the rise of…
Primary elections are just weeks away. Here are the key races in Queens and The Bronx
The state primary elections are in just a few weeks, on June 25. While the primaries typically have a lower turnout than the general election, political analysts say this year’s primaries could have a big impact on who gets control of the state after the November election. Seven of the state’s 26 congressional seats are…
Congestion pricing’s indefinite delay prioritizes election strategy over transit needs
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul shocked the urban planning and transit advocates, lawmakers, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s own board by announcing the indefinite postponement of the congestion pricing plan that would generally charge drivers $15 for coming into Manhattan below 60th Street. After years of talk, organizing, legislative back-and-forth, public comment, community input, hashing…
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.