East Harlem’s La Marqueta Struggles to Rebound to its Glory Days
Six years after the city announced a $25 million investment into East Harlem’s historic La Marqueta, vendors and community members have yet to see a benefit.
Striking Autoworkers’ Wage Demands Reflect Inflation’s Toll
Several years of soaring inflation have eroded members' buying power.
Hochul’s Grant Funding Boosts Vocational Training for New Yorkers with Disabilities
On September 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than $13 million in grants.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Survives 200 Years in West Harlem by Adapting to Change
With declining attendance and aging worshippers, churches throughout the neighborhood face a crisis.
New York Libraries Struggle With Surge of Asylum Seekers Needing Services
For decades, New York’s three public library systems have offered services that immigrant families relied upon.
New York Strategy to Counter Rats Disrupts Lives of Human Residents Instead
The new trash schedule has also altered the routines for building superintendents.
Dancers’ Wellness Has Become a Higher Priority. But There’s a Long Way to Go.
Although change has been slow, signs suggest the industry’s culture around dancer well-being is shifting.
Airbnb Cleaners Left Scrambling For Leftovers Following New Law
The many cleaners who service Airbnb rentals across New York City are bracing for the worst since enforcement of the new Short Term Rental Registration Law began in September.
New Yorkers Clash Over How to Resolve the City’s Migrant Crisis
The number of those arriving has now reached 110,000.
Ventilation Mandate Sparks Debate Among Nail Salon Workers
New York officials in 2016 announced new ventilation standards.
Workers at Manhattan Trader Joe’s Allege Grocer Violated Union Rules
Workers at the Lower East Side store have filed 15 charges alleging unfair practices before and after their failed organizing vote.
Assaults on City Transit Workers Rise Despite Recent Protections
Assaults on subway and bus workers jumped 36 percent during the first seven months of 2023.