New Bridge Endangers Gowanus NPO’s Optimistic Vision of the Future
The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club charge that the Department of Transportation plans to change the Union Street bridge over the Gowanus Canal are short sighted.
UN General Assembly Countdown: Trying to save Rohingya People via Photo Exhibit
At Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights Sanaul Haque mounts a grassroots photo exhibit to draw attention to the plight of the Rohingya people fleeing from Myanmar.
Aircraft Noise is Bad For Your Health
Noise pollution is common in New York City, but more severe in Northeast Queens because of its proximity to LaGuardia and JFK. With new research that reveals the deeper detriments that aircraft noise entails, politicians and activists are still struggling to solve the problem.
Outspoken in an Unspoken Community: Mass Shooting Survivors Refusing to be Silenced
Mass shooting survivors discuss their experience each time another tragedy occurs and how they’re mobilizing a growing community.
Mobilizing Voters: New York City’s Write-In Election
New York City’s write-in candidates face an uphill battle when it comes to mobilizing voters. John Joyner, Bed-Stuy city council candidate, attempts to do just that.
Where are Staten Island’s Democrats?
In a city often considered a “one-party city” where most voters are Democrats, Staten Island stands out as the only borough of New York that consistently elects Republican representatives to office. However, there are actually more Democrats registered to vote there than there are Republicans.
What’s it Like to Run as Republican in Harlem?
Daby Carreras is running for a City Council seat in District 8. But what makes him different? He is Republican.
Alicka Samuel: One of the Girls
Samuel is one of only 11 women on New York City Council.
