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HomeActivism

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Janet Velez and her daughter, Amanda, after the street renaming ceremony in East Harlem. (Credit: Max Rykov)

East Harlem Honors Longtime Community Leader Ethel Battle Velez

Johnson Houses’ residents gathered for the unveiling of the neighborhood’s newest street, “Ethel Battle Velez Way.”

01 December 2025
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The Fenix Community Fridge in Ridgewood, Queens has seen the need rise in recent years. (Credit: Marina Felix Garcia)

Local Groups Step Up to Feed Families Amid Federal Cuts

Community-run organizations in Queens are working as the city’s safety net against hunger.

10 November 2025
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Queer New Yorkers rallied to support Zohran Mamdani on Oct. 11. (Credit: Maya Abuali)

Why Some Queer New Yorkers Are Supporting Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Race

Queer New Yorkers rallied to support Zohran Mamdani on Oct. 11.

29 October 2025
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Those who opted for the 1-mile run complete two laps around the track. (Credit Kat Struhar)

Hundreds Run to Support QueensWay Park Project Amid Funding Challenges

At the QueensWay 5K, hundreds gathered to celebrate a vision for a long-abandoned railway’s transformation

24 October 2025
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Activism, Arts, Featured
Wave Hill, a prominent Bronx estate-turned public garden and cultural center. (Mia Anzalone)

Two Artists Confront Violence Embedded in Bronx History

22 October 2025
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Activism, Featured
A custom-made “We the People” flag made by a protester in Times Square on Oct. 18. (Credit: Hannah Smith)

Demonstrators Turn Out for New York City’s ‘No Kings’ Protest

20 October 2025
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Activism, Featured
Siuli Gogwilt (left) and Richard Green (middle) meditating with Verne Zimmer (right) at Foley Square. (Credit: Hannah Smith)

City Group Protests ICE Violence By Meditating

15 October 2025
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Activism, Featured
Staff and supporters of Bronx Community Solutions gathered in Poe Park for the launch of the HOPE-Mobile Outreach van. (Credit: Anna Lee)

Harm Reduction on Wheels Debuts in the Bronx and Springs into Action

02 October 2025
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