Feelings of social isolation and cultural disharmony are common.
Transgender Latina Women to Launch Worker-Owned Beauty Business
The first-of-its-kind business aims to provide stable work for its owners.
Woodside Residents Welcome Upgrades to Big Bush Park
Community input was sought for the $1.8 million renovation.
Fathers Find Friendship and Family in Shelter Support Group
“This is a shelter,” Richard Williams said, dodging a gooey, red substance spilled across the floor. “This is a shelter,” he said again, louder this time, pointing… Read more “Fathers Find Friendship and Family in Shelter Support Group”
Helping Queens Students Access Computers and the Internet
Alexis Garcia, 17, is a high school student at the Civic Leadership Academy, in Corona, Queens. Once every few days, his teachers give him assignments that require… Read more “Helping Queens Students Access Computers and the Internet”
Smoke-Free Housing Gains Momentum in Queens
Advocates want to ban smoking in multi-family homes.
The Yankees Lose—And So Does River Avenue
Why the playoffs matter, even if you hate the Yankees.
The New Bronx: Living in the Bronx, Longing for Manhattan
A six-person family moves from a trendy Manhattan neighborhood to the Bronx.
A New Chapter in the Nail Salon Debate: The Wage Bond Controversy
In July, the New York State government introduced the wage bond requirements as part of an overhaul of regulations dealing with nail salons. Since then, opposing voices on this new mandate have continued to arise from different angles of the heated debate.
Complaints Surround Yankee Parking That Replaced Parkland
Image via Google Maps There’s an expanse of green atop a three story parking structure in the South Bronx, just steps away from the new Yankee Stadium.… Read more “Complaints Surround Yankee Parking That Replaced Parkland”
