“A Fair Shake:” A Movement Tries to Make Courts More Accessible
Many Americans must represent themselves in court, but find the process full of jargon and confusing terms. Some advocates are working to change that.
Audio: Anyone Can Prevent an Opioid Overdose. What Happens After Someone Administers Nalaxone?
As the overdose epidemic continues to grow, the New York Health Department offers free education on how to use Narcan, the overdose prevention drug.
Queens LGBTQ Senior Center Fosters Open Dialogue and Builds Community
It was 3 p.m. at the Queens Center for Gay Seniors in Jackson Heights. Twenty people arranged wooden chairs in a circle for their weekly meeting on a Wednesday afternoon. The Center is located in a synagogue, but it is not decorated with religious symbols.
Audio: Learning to Live with Dementia, it’s Not a Matter of ‘If’, But “When”
With no known cure for dementia and Alzheimer's, a patient and a Reverend discuss the stigma surrounding the condition.
Sex Workers Say They Face Hurdles to Banking Access
On a spring day in 2019, Ashley*, a New York-based sex worker, tried to log into her Capital One banking app, only to learn that it wouldn’t work. A week later, she received a check with her remaining balance, and her name misspelled. The bank
Video: New York Delivery Workers Protect Their Safety through Social Media
Roughly half of the 500 New York delivery workers surveyed have experienced an accident or crash
Longtime Morningside Heights Resident Pushes Back Against Columbia Expansion
A man in his dark plaid shirt and black pants was sitting alone at the bar in Sapps, a newly-opened Japanese restaurant between 112th Street and Broadway. He looked down to check his phone. Dan McSweeney has been an active member of the Morningside Heights Community
Video: New York’s Kurdish Community Protests Against Oppression in Iran
Amid Iran’s protests, a little known ethnic group demands a recognition of its struggles.
Who Will Hold the FDNY Accountable on Diversity?
Nearly 10 years ago, a federal judge ordered the New York City Fire Department to hire a more diverse workforce that reflects the city’s demographics, and to foster a firehouse culture that is welcoming to employees of all backgrounds. And, while some progress has been
The Color of Comradeship: Socialist Education Center Thrives Despite Contradictions
Go inside The People's Forum in this place piece.
As Artists Fight to Keep Governors Island a Quiet Oasis, Development Nears
Roger Manning pauses mid-sentence every time a helicopter flies over Governors Island. It’s a habit he picked up when he was working as a musician in the New York City subway system. Whenever a train entered the station, he’d stop singing, as if shielding himself
Could This Be a Model for Justice in New York City’s Housing Courts?
Joyce Overton went to court one morning in November to ask for help. With her hair tied back in a bun and the word “love” scrawled across her shirt, Overton stepped up to the judge’s bench to explain that, for weeks, she had to feed