Chinese Americans Embrace “Cultural Time Capsule” to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
Chinese American residents in Brooklyn’s Chinatown celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival by embracing their traditional culture. They want younger generations to take the next torch.
Gentrification is changing the face of Harlem’s street murals.
Legendary mural artist Louis Delsarte and local Harlem nonprofit Creative Art Works work together with commercial development projects to have an open conversation about preserving Harlem’s culture and history.
Routine weekend maintenance on train tracks irks passengers
New Yorkers contend with subway delays as politicians trade accusations on how to fix the system. The latest statistics revealed that on average more than five million people use the subways to commute during the weekday.
Is Harlem’s Black Identity Disappearing?
The Black community in Harlem is shrinking due to gentrification. Some habitants who are fearful about the dissapearance of the neighborhood’s Black legacy are trying to preserve it.
Jackson Heights Beautification Group gathers volunteers for a “Fall Cleaning” in the “Green Zone”
Trash under the BQE in Jackson Heights accumulates every week. Jackson Heights Beautification Group gets together every Saturday to clean neighborhood.
“Meatless Mondays” won’t satisfy Jackson Heights’ diverse student population
Local government is gearing up to implement the long-awaited trial of religious-based foods in public schools. One school, however, is ahead of the curve.
Support Amid Chinese Voters For The First Chinese American Poised To be Elected to the NY State Senate is Soured Over Education
Chinese American politician John Liu beat the incumbent state senator in NY District 11, Tony Avella, in this year’s primary. Many Chinese parents in his district are not welcoming the result, though, as they think Liu’s education stance would affect their children.
Fighting for a Comprehensive Redesign of Northern Boulevard
Transportation advocates are fighting for the redesign of Queens’ newest boulevard of death: Northern Boulevard. They are circulating a petition for a comprehensive change to the state highway that causes countless accidents.
