Covid-19 pushes NYC bottle filling stations as the new normal
By ANNABELLE PAULINO The COVID-19 pandemic may have pushed institutions to make drinking water more accessible and sustainable through the expansion of water bottle filling …[read more]
Month: April 2022
Despite New Law, Brooklyn College Keeps Masks On
By ENRICO DENARD Although masks were once mostly linked to extreme and toxic environments— bloody surgical rooms, germy sanitation sites, and bank heists—now they are …[read more]
Faculty Union & CUNY Rising Alliance Rally at Lehman for #NewDeal4CUNY
By ANNABELLE PAULINO CUNY faculty, staff, and students called on the Bronx State Assembly and State Senate delegation to support an increase of $500 million …[read more]
Home Health Care Workers and Supporters Push for Decent Wages
By BILLY WOOD Home care workers in New York, like so many essential workers, have been a driving force throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due …[read more]
What do people think about Mayor Adams’ Subway Safety Plan?
By TYRELL INGRAM College students, workers, advocates and politicians are skeptical about NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ subway safety plan that was put into effect on …[read more]
International Students’ Enrollment Rates Drop at American Colleges
By SAMIA AFSAR For decades, the United States has been the epicenter of higher education, attracting generations of students from around the globe. However, in …[read more]
DOT Commissioner Announces Largest-Ever Car-Free Earth Day
By TYRELL INGRAM NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez announced in Times Square that this year’s Car-Free Earth Day will expand across the five …[read more]
New Yorkers Working from Home: A Benefit or a Disadvantage?
By SHIRLEY ALVAREZ The Federal Reserve Bank of New York held a hybrid discussion on the benefits and disadvantages of working from home as a …[read more]
16th Black Writers Conference Opens with Talk on ‘Beautiful Struggles’
By ENRICO DENARD The 16th National Black Writers Conference opened on March 30th, gathering writers, scholars, and literary activists to discuss the emerging themes and …[read more]
How Working From Home Changed Us – Fed Conference
By BILLY WOOD Many people say that New York City is the center of the world, with its bright lights, noise and crowds. However, it …[read more]