Citywide
On The Art That's All Around Us
Rosten Woo |
In very different ways, two new books give context to artworks on the walls and in the plazas.
Bronx
All Together Now: Toward A Better Land Use Process
Nicholas Jahr |
An expert in local “progressive community-based planning” explains what that means and how to do it.
Bill Clinton
Yes We Can End Hunger
Neil deMause |
In his new book, activist Joel Berg says everyone can have enough to eat.
ARTS and CULTURE
Some Work the Overnight While Others Decorate It
Curtis Stephen |
Two new books illuminate some of New York City’s darker corners.
Bill Clinton
Theme And Variations On Deprivation And Dignity
David Jason Fischer |
A new book includes perspectives on poverty in America both from scholars and those with firsthand experience.
ARTS and CULTURE
IMAGES OF BLIGHT, WORDS TO SLAM
Curtis Stephen |
Summer reading: The Desolation That Was the BX, Poetry slams and tales of the slammer.
ARTS and CULTURE
Will The Real New York Liberal Please Stand Up
Robert Neuwirt |
Though flawed, this analysis of the last few decades’ politics yields a needed recipe for change.
Bronx
The Fall And Rise Of The South Bronx
Roberta Brandes Gratz |
This look back at the successes and missteps of the Banana Kelly Community Development Association offers lessons for community organizers everywhere.
Economy
It's Not Just Academic: Union Rights On Campus
Jason Kosnoski |
A new book tells the tale of unionization at NYU — and why it could not succeed on a ‘corporate’ campus.
ARTS and CULTURE
Why 'The Other Half' Lived — And Lives On
Nicholas Jahr |
A book explores the ideology and influence of Jacob Riis.
