On the eve of Election Day, more than 15,000 people had signed up to attend the Facebook event, “Point and Laugh at Trump Tower on November 9th.”… Read more “One Man’s Humorous Reply to Trump’s Win”
Students Protest Wrestling Team in Silence
For those entering and leaving Columbia University’s Dodge Fitness Center on Monday night, the walk to and from the building was far from usual. Approximately eighty student… Read more “Students Protest Wrestling Team in Silence”
Manhattan Residents Express Concern Over Trump Presidency
New York City Councilmember Mark Levine organized post election meeting In the aftermath of election week, residents of the Upper West Side and West Harlem expressed concerns… Read more “Manhattan Residents Express Concern Over Trump Presidency”
Designs Unveiled for $4.5 Million Playground in Astoria
The Dutch Kills playground in Astoria, Queens, will soon be transformed from asphalt and concrete into a modern green park, according to design plans unveiled Tuesday for… Read more “Designs Unveiled for $4.5 Million Playground in Astoria”
A High School Student Organizes a Protest Against Islamophobia
More than 50 protesters filled Washington Square Park Tuesday night to oppose what they see as President-elect Donald Trump’s Islamophobic rhetoric. It was just one of many… Read more “A High School Student Organizes a Protest Against Islamophobia”
Nearby Businesses Struggle Amid Trump Tower Protests
Nafisa Masud @nafisa_masud Early on a gray Tuesday with the sun struggling to wrestle its way through thick rainclouds, the next round of protests outside Trump… Read more “Nearby Businesses Struggle Amid Trump Tower Protests”
Hundreds in Manhattan Protest the Dakota Access Pipeline
More than three dozen protesters were arrested Tuesday while blocking traffic after a demonstration in lower Manhattan against the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The demonstration was one… Read more “Hundreds in Manhattan Protest the Dakota Access Pipeline”
After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon A room full of worshippers swayed to the music Tuesday night as the choir at First Corinthians Baptist Church sang the words, “See yourself… Read more “After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church”
America’s Newest Citizens Take the Pledge
On Tuesday night, just a week after the most contentious presidential election in modern history, 15 New Yorkers from 13 different countries called themselves Americans for the… Read more “America’s Newest Citizens Take the Pledge”
Latino New Yorkers React to Trump’s Election
At 8 p.m. on election night, the sound track outside Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue included Mariachi sol Mixteco — a group of 12 violinists, trumpet players,… Read more “Latino New Yorkers React to Trump’s Election”
