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.
Overdose Prevention Centers Inch Toward Midtown
Substance abuse continues to be an issue in Midtown Manhattan, as the area struggles to reduce overdoses and drug-related crimes.
Who Can Still Afford Rent in Bed-Stuy?
Since the early 2000s, the neighborhood has undergone a demographic shift, primarily due to gentrification.
Funding and Legislative Support for Regenerative Agriculture Rises in New York
Farmers continue to battle on the frontlines of the climate crisis, fighting extreme weather events firsthand.
A Record Dry Autumn Threatens a Family’s Apple Orchard
This fall's drought has been extraordinary for all the wrong reasons.
Chronic Absenteeism Remains High in Harlem Elementary Schools
Chronic absenteeism in elementary school can have detrimental effects.
Health Department Cites Harlem School Cafeterias for “Critical” Violations
City inspectors find unsanitary cafeteria conditions in almost one-third of Harlem public school buildings. Schools aren’t required to tell parents.
Amid Crackdown on Unlicensed Vendors, Queens Sellers Try to Stay Afloat
Along Roosevelt Avenue, from 74th to 111th Street, the Operation Restore Roosevelt task force has cleared out vendors.
In the Bronx, Cockroaches Are Not Just a Pest Problem. They’re an Asthma Problem
While some consider roaches a nuisance, these insects release proteins in their saliva and droppings that can inflame airways and trigger asthma attacks.