Too many hungry people are still seeking help in New York City, according to a report released last week by the Food Bank for New York City. Nearly… Read more “Latest Hunger Data Released by Food Bank”
Feeding New York Through Shipping Container Farms
An outdoor parking lot next to an old pharmaceutical plant may seem like an unlikely place for an urban gardening experiment. But that’s what’s happening in Brooklyn… Read more “Feeding New York Through Shipping Container Farms”
Pushing a Resolution to Expand Foreign Language Instruction
Fatoumata Waggeh, 25, is planning to attend the University of Pennsylvania Law School in Philadelphia next year with hopes of going into public interest law. But right… Read more “Pushing a Resolution to Expand Foreign Language Instruction”
De Blasio Calls for New Yorkers to Unite after the Election
Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday urged New Yorkers upset by the election of Donald Trump to unite and remain strong. In a speech in the Great Hall… Read more “De Blasio Calls for New Yorkers to Unite after the Election”
Blue Man Group Fans Celebrate 25 Years of Performances
Fans from around the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Blue Man Group on Nov. 17 by beating drums, playing eccentric plastic musical instruments and catching… Read more “Blue Man Group Fans Celebrate 25 Years of Performances”
Trump Supporters Stage Their Own Rally on Fifth Avenue
Since the election, most of the demonstrations in front of Trump Tower have been protests against the results but on Sunday, several dozen supporters of President-elect Donald… Read more “Trump Supporters Stage Their Own Rally on Fifth Avenue”
Hoping to Spark Activism, Anti-Trump Protesters March from Harlem to the Bronx
At noon on Sunday, members of the ANSWER Coalition, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and other volunteers gathered in the basement of the Justice Center en… Read more “Hoping to Spark Activism, Anti-Trump Protesters March from Harlem to the Bronx”
LaGuardia Prepares for Hectic Holiday Travel
The peak Thanksgiving travel season started Nov. 16 and that is likely to snarl traffic at LaGuardia Airport, according to the Port Authority of New York and… Read more “LaGuardia Prepares for Hectic Holiday Travel”
SMU’s Ojeleye Taking Full Advantage of New Basketball Opportunity
Southern Methodist University (SMU) redshirt Semi Ojeleye hasn’t played basketball regularly in almost two years. As the junior forward is getting his opportunity to shine, Ojeleye has… Read more “SMU’s Ojeleye Taking Full Advantage of New Basketball Opportunity”
For Brooklyn Residents and Small Business Owners, “What The L” is Next?
For Melissa Magal, the clock is ticking. As the owner of two restaurants in Brooklyn, she has less than 800 days before her employees and customers will… Read more “For Brooklyn Residents and Small Business Owners, “What The L” is Next?”
