When Tahisha Sanchez Crawford thinks of her late brother, she remembers an artistic young boy who loved to draw and watch movies. Growing up in Marcy Houses,… Read more “A Fight Over a Pack of Cigarettes and a Family’s Endless Grief”
Debating the Potential Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
Self-driving cars. Siri and Alexa. Spam filters. As artificial intelligence increasingly permeates daily activities, so do questions about the potential hazards and ethical implications that could result… Read more “Debating the Potential Dangers of Artificial Intelligence “
‘Do It for the ‘Gram’: At Age 88, Artist Yayoi Kusama is an Instagram Star in Chelsea
#Genius. #Beautiful. #Worththewait. #Howdoesshedoit. #Kusamaismyqueen. These were just some of the Instagram hashtags used to describe 88-year-old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s new exhibition at David Zwirner’s two… Read more “‘Do It for the ‘Gram’: At Age 88, Artist Yayoi Kusama is an Instagram Star in Chelsea”
Job Fair Provides Second Chance for Young Offenders
In 2015, Jonathan, 20, started studying criminal justice at Borough of Manhattan Community College. He dreamed of one day becoming a lawyer. But a year later, in… Read more “Job Fair Provides Second Chance for Young Offenders”
Controversial Da Vinci Painting Breaks Record at Auction
The painting is in rough shape – its surface worn from years of neglect and its backing ravaged by worms. Art scholars and critics have questioned its… Read more “Controversial Da Vinci Painting Breaks Record at Auction”
Coat Drive Provides Warmth Against the Cold
The season of giving has arrived, and some of the homeless in New York City are already the recipients. New York Cares officially kicked off its 29th… Read more “Coat Drive Provides Warmth Against the Cold”
Tats, Tails and a Forever Home for Wiggly
On Sunday afternoon, Blair and Anton Igudesman stood outside the Grit N Glory tattoo parlor and clothing boutique on the Lower East Side bundled against the cold… Read more “Tats, Tails and a Forever Home for Wiggly”
Animal Advocates Rally for City Council Vote to Protect Carriage Horses
Animal rights advocates rallied Thursday outside City Hall demanding that the City Council vote on a bill aimed at protecting the famed carriage horses of Central Park.… Read more “Animal Advocates Rally for City Council Vote to Protect Carriage Horses”
Remembering Lives Lost Because of Anti-Transgender Violence
About 100 people rallied in St. John’s Lutheran Church in the West Village Wednesday to mark the Trans Day of Remembrance, an annual event honoring people whose… Read more “Remembering Lives Lost Because of Anti-Transgender Violence”
NYC’s Worst Landlords Announced
If you’re a New York landlord who mistreats tenants, consider yourself on notice. Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James released the latest “Worst Landlords Watchlist” on Tuesday. The… Read more “NYC’s Worst Landlords Announced”