Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Featured News

Veselka's Savory Pierogies and Borscht Lands in Williamsburg

Veselka's Savory Pierogies and Borscht Lands in Williamsburg

The Brooklyn outpost of everyone's favorite Ukrainian restaurant opens on Wednesday, June 5.
Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant Shelters

Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant Shelters

There are about 4,000 asylum seekers living in two adjacent shelters on Hall and Ryerson Streets. Residents said they want the City to better manage the shelters and migrant activities.
Brownsville Students Set For Summer Adventure in Ghana

Brownsville Students Set For Summer Adventure in Ghana

The 10-day trip is part of Brownsville Abroad, a program that allows students to learn about the world outside of the classroom.
Voices of The Enslaved Resonate at Lefferts Historic House Art Exhibit

Voices of The Enslaved Resonate at Lefferts Historic House Art Exhibit

The artist Adama Delphine Fawundu used a composite of textiles, including her grandmother's that she's had for about 50 years, to create the art installation.
All You Need to Know About NYCHA's Section 8 Waitlist Opening June 3

All You Need to Know About NYCHA's Section 8 Waitlist Opening June 3

The housing agency said it is expecting more than 500,000 applications.
Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage

Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage

The prolific actor, director and writer is raising funds for his arts nonprofit Moving Mountains through a fundraiser and gala on June 11, honoring basketball legend Charles Oakley.
Mayor Working on Plan to Expand Broadband Access for Low-Income New Yorkers

Mayor Working on Plan to Expand Broadband Access for Low-Income New Yorkers

A federal program that provides New Yorkers high speed internet access is expiring this month.
From Canvas to Concrete: Groundswell's Mission is to Color New York with Purpose

From Canvas to Concrete: Groundswell's Mission is to Color New York with Purpose

Groundswell, a Gowanus-based nonprofit, creates murals as a spotlight on social justice in the community.
FirstLive's Journey From GuideBook to Live Music Hub

FirstLive's Journey From GuideBook to Live Music Hub

The Bushwick live music and streaming venue is now in its fourth iteration, having overcome three long-term closures and multiple transformations over the past decade.
Bensonhurst Residents Rally at City Hall Against Homeless Shelter

Bensonhurst Residents Rally at City Hall Against Homeless Shelter 

Hundreds of people protested the opening of a single, adult male shelter on 86th Street.