Several hotels have quietly been converted to temporary shelters, angering local residents and public officials.
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Mets Hold Audition for Anthem Singer
The New York Mets hosted their annual National Anthem Search in March. Several hundred fans and aspiring artists lined up to audition for the chance to sing the National Anthem at the Mets vs. Yankees game on August 2.
Contestants Vie to Perform National Anthem at Subway Series
More than 300 hopeful singers auditioned Tuesday at Citi Field.
LGBTQ Community Confronts NYC Leaders
LGBTQ groups pressed elected officials to address discrimination and violence against the transgender community.
Queens Armwrestling Championship Draws Forearms, Friendship and Foreigners
Arm wrestlers groaned, shouted and strained like locomotives at an amateur competition for best in New York State.
Do New York’s Human Trafficking Intervention Courts Hurt the Women They’re Meant to Help?
A well-meaning program has had unintended consequences.
South Asian Immigrants Struggle in Jackson Heights
Feelings of social isolation and cultural disharmony are common.
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”
Smoke-Free Housing Gains Momentum in Queens
Advocates want to ban smoking in multi-family homes.