City Council Hears Testimony on Short-comings of Mental Health Response
BY: AMIRA TURNER On September 24, 2024, a large turnout of mental health advocates and community members sat through over six hours of testimony …[read more]
New York City
Funding Shortfalls Threaten Services for NYC’s Growing Older Adult Population
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Services designed to support older adults struggle to maintain pace with the aging population in New York City. Between 2011-2020, the …[read more]
Empowering Citizens: How New York Libraries are Shaping Informed Voters
BY:SAMANTHA LORISTON As election season approaches, the importance of voting is once again at the forefront of public discourse. On September 25, 2024, the New …[read more]
Los Deliveristas Unidos Discuss What It Means to Be a Delivery Worker in New York City
By: HAILEY COGNETTI On a cold, snowy night in 2009, Gustavo Ajche walked miles through the frozen streets of Manhattan, with a food delivery …[read more]
Dozens of Childless Cat Ladies Come Together to Support New York City Council Bill
BY SANDERS KENNEDY “Childless cat ladies” and other pet lovers jammed a City Council hearing in support of a new bill that would stop …[read more]
Flatbush-Born Rapper JPEGMafia Returns to NYC for Sold Out Show
By SAMUEL MORTEL On one of the last few stops of JPEGMafia’s “Lay My Life Down” Tour, he made a long-awaited return to the city …[read more]
CUNY Students Call for Access to Political Education Amidst Council Hearing on Civic Engagement
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Coming just before National Voter Registration Day, the New York City Council Committee of Higher Education met in New York City …[read more]
Advocates Rally for Free2Pee Campaign Ahead of Key Bathroom Bills at City Hall
By: HAILEY COGNETTI On September 19, 2024 two pivotal bathroom bills were up for discussion inside City Hall. Outside, a coalition of activists and city …[read more]
Neighbors Vow to Fight on as Elizabeth Street Garden Loses Legal battle
BY ANGELINA BANEK After losing its 11 year legal battle with the city, The Elizabeth Street Garden waits to receive a legal eviction notice. The …[read more]
Comptrollers Criticizes Uncertain Future Costs in NYC’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
BY: SAMANTHA LORISTON Comptroller Brad Lander expressed frustration with the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget, criticizing housing policies for not adequately addressing tenant protections, or unsafe …[read more]