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”
Outraged by Immigration Ban, Protestors Rally at JFK’s Terminal 4
Thousands gathered outside Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, January 28, to protest a sweeping immigration ban signed the day before by President Donald… Read more “Outraged by Immigration Ban, Protestors Rally at JFK’s Terminal 4”
New York City’s Newest Ballerina: A Bronze Hippo
A new dancer has taken up residence at the New York City Ballet: a giant, bronze sculpture of a hippo in a tutu. The installation, which was built… Read more “New York City’s Newest Ballerina: A Bronze Hippo”
Bill Would Require Food Carts to Post Letter Grades
A new bill could make it easier to determine the cleanliness of food carts. Earlier this month, Queens City Councilmember Karen Koslowitz introduced a bill that would… Read more “Bill Would Require Food Carts to Post Letter Grades”
