The Grueling Nature of Restaurant Work: ‘11 a.m. to 2 a.m., No Breaks, No Nothing’
In New York’s small restaurant industry, breaks are a luxury.
Rideshare Drivers With No Place to Go Demand Bathroom Access
Uber and Lyft drivers still struggle to find a clean and accessible place to relieve themselves.
Undocumented Man’s Yearlong Rikers Island Stay Over Bagel Robbery Sparks Legal Challenge
An undocumented migrant has spent the past year and a half in jail costing New York taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars- and the price is still going up.
‘Little Haiti’ Feels Like Home for Immigrants in Brooklyn’s Flatbush Neighborhood
Several streets were co-named in honor of the Caribbean nation.
Venezuelan Migrants Face Hurdles Learning About New Status for Work Permits
Those who could benefit seem to have little to no guidance from New York City officials.
Pace University’s Female Gamers Make Inroads in Male-Dominated Collegiate Esports
In the past year, the share of women on the school’s esports team has grown to 28%.
In Brooklyn, Black Women Step Up to Remember Their Ancestors
A fight over the future of an African burial ground near Flatbush Avenue reflects wider struggles in New York City with its past of slavery.
East Harlem’s La Marqueta Struggles to Rebound to its Glory Days
Six years after the city announced a $25 million investment into East Harlem’s historic La Marqueta, vendors and community members have yet to see a benefit.
Striking Autoworkers’ Wage Demands Reflect Inflation’s Toll
Several years of soaring inflation have eroded members' buying power.
Hochul’s Grant Funding Boosts Vocational Training for New Yorkers with Disabilities
On September 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than $13 million in grants.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Survives 200 Years in West Harlem by Adapting to Change
With declining attendance and aging worshippers, churches throughout the neighborhood face a crisis.
New York Libraries Struggle With Surge of Asylum Seekers Needing Services
For decades, New York’s three public library systems have offered services that immigrant families relied upon.
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