Students’ Groups Kick Off Latinx Heritage Month at Brooklyn College
By Kaila Maceira Latinx Heritage Month at Brooklyn College began with a September 15 celebration of cultural heritage and political activism, featuring music and dance …[read more]
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Vigil for Democracy at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center Brings Call to Abolish ICE
By Kaila Maceira Car horns echoed down Brooklyn’s Third Avenue on Tuesday evening as drivers honked encouragement for protesters gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center …[read more]
Tree Breaks Ground in Flushing for Climate Week
BY T’NEIL GOODEN Flushing Meadows Corona Park promoted climate week with a new Hackberry tree planted on Sept 21st. Standing high in the depths of …[read more]
“Broken Crayons Still Color”: Music and Memories Raise Mental Health Awareness
BY EMILY SUHR More than a hundred Gerritsen Beach community members gathered for a mental health awareness fundraiser hosted by the Characters For Chris Foundation …[read more]
The Broadway Junction Project: Council Shows Concern Over the MTA’s Trash Problem
BY KIRSTEN DAVIS East New York’s Broadway Junction is undergoing a major upgrade. On Tuesday, September 9, the NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and …[read more]
City Council Tries to Improve Paid Family Leave
BY KIRSTEN DAVIS In 2016, New Yorkers saw the implementation of paid family leave. It wouldn’t just allow family members time off after the arrival …[read more]
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Reminds Coney Island What He Stands For
BY ALFONSO ABREU While New York City is in the midst of a mayoral election, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is already campaigning for next …[read more]
Council Hearing Probes Mental Health Services for Immigrant Families.
BY MARYANA AVERYANOVA Over four hours, New York City Council members heard emotional public testimonies about immigrant children, adults and families living in fear and …[read more]
New Yorkers Debate Draft State Energy Plan as Deadline Fast Approaches
By Flugue Joseph Jr The future of New York State’s energy policy was up for debate at a September 18 NYS Energy Research and Development …[read more]
Detroit Tigers Easy Whiff Victory Over The New York Yankees
BY PAOLA SACERDOTE The Detroit Tigers exposed the New York Yankees’ weak bullpen in their opening first series game on September 9, the Yankees losing …[read more]