ARTS and CULTURE
It's Not A Movement Without A Movie
Karen Loew |
New York City’s activist and advocacy communities are putting their interests on video like never before.
Bronx
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Matt Schwarzfeld |
Plenty of changes in city government’s business offices, at Community Media, the Citizens Budget Commission, Housing Works and more.
Bronx
Advocates Work With U.N. For Civil Rights At Home
Carolyn Whelan |
After a trip to Geneva, activists find that a local bill to advance “human dignity and equality” is moving forward in City Council this week.
ARTS and CULTURE
Making Eye Contact: Seeing The Overlooked
Laura Silver |
In a new photo exhibit, the homeless look a lot like the rest of us.
Government
Housing 300 Million Well: What Do Candidates Propose?
Jarrett Murphy |
In New York City and around the country, citizens have plenty of housing concerns. What solutions are the presidential candidates offering?
Bronx
Putting the Cart Before the Market
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In neighborhoods without supermarkets, the city is encouraging an alternate supply of fruit and vegetables.
Bronx
Housing Activists Mourn Passing of Louise Sanchez
Rachel Nielsen |
An iconic, effective housing activist is remembered by those who knew her.
Government
State Rebuilds MWBE Efforts
John Tozzi |
Hundreds of staffers have been trained, and promised reports are on the way.
Economy
Minority Contractors Vie For Bigger Piece of the Pie
John Tozzi |
With city and state help, women and minority contractors of all kinds are trying to get and keep a toehold in the competitive NYC business world.
Manhattan
Ask How the Pets Are Doing, Family Counselors Learn
Christina Alex |
Domestic violence service providers can better protect survivors and families by building pet-related practices into their routines.
