The Pandemic Prompted this Non-Profit to Try to End Book Deserts in the Bronx
Since it was founded, Start Lighthouse has partnered with Bronx schools to provide 7,634 new, culturally diverse books to students.
Two million beads and counting: Recruiting the next generation of costume makers
The costume industry in New York City got creative to stay afloat during the pandemic. Now, it is recruiting new talent.
New York Legislature Gears Up to Study Misleading Abortion Centers
In New York City, crisis pregnancy centers, many run by the Catholic Church, dissuade people from receiving abortions, sometimes with deceptive practices. That could soon change.
Hurricane Ida Floods Left Brooklyn Residents with Few Options
The floods surprised Bay Ridge, Brooklyn residents, some of whom learned that private insurance would not cover them and disaster relief would not suffice.
The Power of the Chorale: How One Choir’s Love of Music Keeps Them Going During the Pandemic
After nearly two years of Zoom rehearsals and no in-person concerts, the Stonewall Chorale returned to the stage, only to be met with a new variant.
Sickle Cell Disease Reveals Racial Disparities in New York’s Healthcare System
Sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease that disproportionately affects communities of color, receives less support from New York State than other rare diseases.
The Undersung, Underfunded World of Fiction Podcasting
More than a third of U.S. adults listened to a podcast in the last month. Almost none were fiction.
NYC Daycares and Preschools Face Hiring Challenges Compounded by Vaccine Mandate
Industry employment is creeping toward pre-pandemic levels. But in small centers, the absence of even one teacher is acutely felt.
SoHo and NoHo might see First Major Neighborhood Change since 1971
The New York City Council has until Dec. 13 to vote on the controversial SoHo/NoHo rezoning plan following a nearly seven-hour public hearing in November.
Bookstores Get Creative to Keep Their Doors Open Amid the Pandemic
Brick and mortar bookstores have faced an uphill battle with the pandemic, expensive rent, and increased competition. Now owners are getting creative.
In New York’s East Village, Young Ukrainians Hold Onto Their Culture
The pandemic hit the city's Ukrainian cultural schools hard, but families and dedicated community leaders are helping the decades-old programs bounce back.
NYC Spent Millions on Air Purifiers, But Teachers Want More Guidance on Use
Air purifiers have popped up in classrooms in an effort to keep COVID-19 numbers low.