Last year, Forest Hills High School student Salma Baksh was afraid to speak up in a club they had joined to learn how to talk about politics. Even with her […]
Irina Varina: The Minister of Loneliness
This week we welcome Irina Varina, an artist from Uzbekistan who splits her time between NYC and Philadelphia. Varina acts in film and theater, and produces her own films. Since […]
Our NYC housing conversation churns on
These last few weeks have been a tumultuous time for housing policy in NYC. Among other things, a state judge has ruled that the City Council’s attempted expansion of the […]
Back to school shopping in NYC without breaking your budget
It’s hard to believe that the first day of school is in less than a month, which means the clock is ticking to get everything you need for going back […]
A victory for Bangladesh’s youth, diaspora and democracy
One thing unites people inside and outside Bangladesh right now. “We like democracy. We like fair and free elections.” That’s the word from Habib Rahman, the co-founder, anchor and social […]
Brooklyn bike repair shop offers boutique services with a neighborhood feel
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Joy Liu would come home late at night from her job at a wine shop to find people standing outside her house. The culprit: her […]
Nursing homes need more oversight. This may include your loved one’s facility
Two years ago, a Rego Park neighbor, Anisia Ayon, had a knee replacement and went to a nursing home for rehabilitation. Apart from the post-operative care team (“I give them […]
Winnie Sidharta: What’s Between the Lines
This week we welcome Winnie Sidharta, an Indonesian-born Chinese artist based in Queens. Sidharta’s collages, paintings, drawings, and site-specific installations consider themes of assimilation, immigration, and how those experiences inform […]
Adams’ biggest threat in mayoral race isn’t his rivals, but the FBI
This week, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander announced his run for the Democratic mayoral primary next year, joining a field that now includes State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and former comptroller Scott […]
A ‘For You’ election guide for Gen-Z and first-time voters
As another tumultuous year for politics revs up, voters are facing an onslaught of information and misinformation – and a fair amount of uncertainty. Young voters are especially unsure about […]