The Art of Gentrification: the Link Between Public Art and Rising Rent
BY: AMIRA TURNER For some New York City residents, new murals popping up are simply fresh new pieces of art to brighten a neighborhood, …[read more]
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Washington Square Park Artist Arrested Amid Escalating Protests from Supporters
BY IAN M. TORRES An unseasonably warm day in Washington Square Park turned chaotic when a young artist was arrested for displaying his art on …[read more]
Student Activists Lead the Charge for Climate Justice in NYC Preceding the Return of the Trump Administration
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Across New York City, students are leading the fight for climate justice preceding the return of the Trump administration in January. As …[read more]
New York Targets Puppy Mills With Ban On Retail Sale of Dogs
BY KELLY MCGRATH No more doggies in the window this Christmas. The Puppy Mill Pipeline bill, which bans the retail sale of cats, dogs, and …[read more]
Former Washington Square Park Artist Finds New Hope in Central Park
BY IAN M. TORRES Local artist and teacher Sharon Volpe is one of many artists who used to display her work in Washington Square Park, …[read more]
Immigrant Communities Prepare for Policy Changes–Not for the First Time
BY: SAMANTHA LORISTON As concerns grow about U.S. immigration policies under a new Republican administration, immigrant communities, educators, and legal experts in New York say …[read more]
Families and Activists Protest Maternal Deaths at Woodhull Hospital
BY HAILEY COGNETTI In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely to die during childbirth compared to their White counterparts. This alarming …[read more]
New York City Elects Next Dog Mayor: Hail To the Canine Chief
BY KELLY MCGRATH Who would have guessed a mutt from the streets of Dallas, Texas, would become New York City’s next honorary dog mayor? Not …[read more]
Election Outcome Prompts Black Women to Step Back
BY KIM GILL Millions of Black women across the nation on social media have decided to check out and focus on their self-preservation following …[read more]
Extinction Rebellion NYC Launches Anti-Greenwashing Campaign
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion NYC launched a new campaign on November 10th to expose the deceptive practices of greenwashing, which involves …[read more]