Metropolitan Detention Center Under Serious Fire
Conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park get worse for female prisoners. MDC is the latest example of the needs of women and trans women ignored in jail and prison across the country.
Night Court: Place of Personal Drama and Tourist Attraction
Visiting night court is a long-standing New York tradition. But while many people do that out of curiosity, it is also the place of real-life human drama.
Laundry Cleaning: A Dirty Business
Green businesses and costumers are starting to react to the harmful nature of standard laundry cleaning.
Profits, Taxes and worries: meet the vendors of the Bronx
From raising a family to paying taxes: street vendors in the Bronx plays an important role in the local economy .
Money Can’t Buy Safety From Guns
Gun violence has been a topic of debate for many years. In order to create a new wave program to reduce violence, Sunset Park joined the gun buy back program trend. Unfortunately, the idea is falling flat and violence is rising again.
Dissecting Brighton Beach’s Fashion
Immigrant tastes for imports drive a thriving fashion industry in Brighton Beach.
South Williamsburg – Airbnb’s New Hotspot
To combat rising rents in South Williamsburg residents are turning to Airbnb offering a quieter alternative to Williamsburg proper which has long been a Airbnb favorite.
Brighton Beach: Sandy’s legacy
After four years, people in Brighton Beach still have to deal with the fear and the devastation caused by the hurricane. The most affected are small businesses that struggle to recover from the damages.