When Mandy Velez, 25, was apartment hunting last fall, she was looking on the Upper East Side in neighborhoods far enough north that she and her roommates could… Read more “NYC Rents Have Dropped in the Last Year”
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Hall of Fame Athlete Brings Low-Cost Gymnastics to Harlem
Since becoming the first African American to compete on the United States rhythmic gymnastics team in 1978, Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard has been working to diversify… Read more “Hall of Fame Athlete Brings Low-Cost Gymnastics to Harlem”
New York Florist Gears Up for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the year again. In New York, people are scrambling to order flowers in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. We took a look… Read more “New York Florist Gears Up for Valentine’s Day”
A Teen and her Doberman Make Their Westminster Debut
This year, nearly 3,000 dogs came from across the country to compete in one of the most famous dog shows in the world, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog… Read more “A Teen and her Doberman Make Their Westminster Debut”
Exhibit Celebrates Native American Fashion
Native Fashion Now, an exhibit showcasing designs blending native fashion and contemporary design, opened on February 17 at the National Museum of the American Indian in downtown… Read more “Exhibit Celebrates Native American Fashion”
NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares”
On January 25th, New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to raise the price of unlimited MetroCards by 4 percent from $116.50 to $121. Some city residents argue that… Read more “NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares””
Deli Closes to Protest Trump’s Immigration Ban
Around 1,000 Yemeni store owners closed shop on Feb. 9 to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, including Yemen, from entering the… Read more “Deli Closes to Protest Trump’s Immigration Ban”
Love in the Air in Times Square
Some people spend years planning the perfect wedding. From the dress, to the flowers, the venue and the color scheme, every detail is meticulously selected for… Read more “Love in the Air in Times Square”
A Heart Sculpture in the Heart of New York City
The winning entry in an annual Times Square art competition uses data to celebrate New York City’s foreign-born residents. The sculpture, “We Were All Strangers Once,” was… Read more “A Heart Sculpture in the Heart of New York City”
Tiffany Trump Stops By New York Fashion Week
Taoray Wang’s latest collection is all about contrasts: masculine and feminine, East and West and—unintentionally, perhaps—political and apolitical. Wang, a Chinese up-and-comer in the fashion industry, has also become known… Read more “Tiffany Trump Stops By New York Fashion Week”
