Articles by mdipento

BY BERRY NEGRÓN Two important issues on the rise in New York City are the scarcity of food and the lack of affordable housing due …[read more]

BY WILLIAM HERNANDEZ The New York Times found that 9-year-olds’ national test results for math and reading dropped significantly compared to results before the pandemic. …[read more]

BY JUWAN WYATT Although art education is a crucial component of student learning, it is frequently the first area of the budget that is eliminated …[read more]

BY ILIANA CALDERON In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the music business. Venues closed their doors, and left owners and workers worried about the future …[read more]

BY NIARA JOHNSON A 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn is going to cost you 12% more than it did this time last year. 2021 was considered …[read more]

BY KELSEY SANTOS Nearly three in four businesses in Brooklyn continue to see lower sales compared to before the pandemic. That’s according to the Brooklyn …[read more]

BY TANESHA THORPE After New York State’s eviction moratorium came to an end, activity in the city’s housing courts had a gasping increase. The court …[read more]

BY JUWAN WYATT Starrett City, Brooklyn bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The City, residents in the 11239 zip code saw the …[read more]

BY BRITTANY ROYAL Starrett City, a diverse neighborhood in Brooklyn that’s home to families, young adults and the elderly, was hit especially hard during the …[read more]