Trish Herring, 50, clutched a photograph of her son Matt, who died of an opioid overdose last year just a few months after being released from prison.… Read more “Activists Rally at City Hall for Better Drug Treatment in Prisons”
Despite Low Unemployment, Investing in America’s Workforce Remains a Priority, Experts Say
Despite a positive economic outlook, investments in workforce development are necessary to face significant challenges that still persist in the country’s labor market. That was one of… Read more “Despite Low Unemployment, Investing in America’s Workforce Remains a Priority, Experts Say “
Veteran’s Day Honor Ruck Brings Veterans and Supporters out to Lower Manhattan
Eric Frei’s childhood dream was to join the Marine Corps. “I used to dress up in the fatigues and everything and practice my marching,” he said. But… Read more “Veteran’s Day Honor Ruck Brings Veterans and Supporters out to Lower Manhattan”
The Other Art Fair Draws Collectors and Young Artists to Brooklyn
It was a big weekend for Colombian artist Carolina Gutiérrez, who was showing her work for the first time internationally at The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn.… Read more “The Other Art Fair Draws Collectors and Young Artists to Brooklyn”
Activists Rally After Midterms
About 50 activists gathered at Washington Square Park Saturday to push for the end to the administration of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. The… Read more “Activists Rally After Midterms”
Veterans Honored in Washington Heights
On a brisk Wednesday morning, four days before Veterans Day and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, political officials, veterans groups and community members… Read more “Veterans Honored in Washington Heights”
On Election Day, High School Students Rally in Union Square
“Vote for me because I can’t do it,” said Ava Monroe to a woman who was passing by Union Square at noon on Election Day. Monroe, 15… Read more “On Election Day, High School Students Rally in Union Square”
Worried immigrants attend town hall for information about the “public charge” rule
Elected officials and immigration advocates met with anxious immigrants in a Staten Island town hall event aimed at easing concerns about the “public charge” rule proposed by… Read more “Worried immigrants attend town hall for information about the “public charge” rule”
What’s Gone Right – and Wrong – with Right to Counsel?
Affordable housing in New York City hinges on a patchwork of policies created amid the often-cutthroat economics of local real estate. The tensions of the system play… Read more “What’s Gone Right – and Wrong – with Right to Counsel?”
As Tenant Services Expand, Bronx Homeowner-Landlords Feel Forgotten
Nadira Sowkey looked down at the text message. We are not going to pay rent because you are very bad, you are very bad, you are bad… Read more “As Tenant Services Expand, Bronx Homeowner-Landlords Feel Forgotten”