How a Café is Tackling the Disability Employment Crisis
The employment situation for people with disabilities in New York City is dire, advocates say.
New York’s First Regulated ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Holiday Shopping Season Kicks Off
Most Buy Now, Pay Later users are young Millennials and Gen Zers from low-to-middle-income households.
South Korea’s LGBTQ Milestone Sparks Christian Pushback
In South Korea, LGBTQ+ visibility faces resistance from religious and political forces despite growing youth support.
An Artist Makes Space for the Black Experience in an Election Year
The ongoing series consists of documentary-style photographs that portray Black Americans in highly stylized environments.
Mounting Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Spark Two New Local Laws
Still, experts are calling for federal laws that would tackle the root causes of lithium-ion battery explosions.
Republicans Chart Their Course As New GOP Voters Demand Change
Gains were made with traditional Democratic minorities, but turning them into GOP voters remains a work in progress.
Despite Community Efforts, Childhood Asthma Worsens in East Harlem
Weather changes and the approaching cold season also pose challenges for kids with asthma.
Trans Americans Fear for Rights and Safety During Trump’s Second Term
As Trump’s reelection raises fears over healthcare access and safety, trans Americans grapple with uncertainty and the fight ahead.
Brooklyn’s West Indian Carnival Grapples with Costs and Cultural Evolution
In the wake of this year’s parade, some are asking questions about affordability and safety, which could prompt broader change for future parades.
Budget Cuts Leave Harlem’s Parks in Crisis: ‘We’ve Already Lost So Much’
Amid concerns about maintenance and safety, volunteers are stepping in, but they cannot fully replace the staff that has been lost.
LGBTQ Community Comes Together to Prepare for the Trump Presidency
LGBTQ groups are coming together.
Artificial Turf Battle Emerges in Inwood Hill Park
An online petition opposing construction of an $8.7 million artificial soccer field, citing safety and health concerns, has drawn more than 3,000 signatures.