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Asar John

Asar John

Asar John is a freelance writer and graduate student based in Brooklyn, NY. He is on the edge of finishing up a degree in engagement journalism at the Craig Newmark School of Journalism. Several of Asar’s words can be found at The City, City & State NY and Amsterdam News. A graduate of York college in Queens, Asar served as editor-in-chief of the school’s newspaper, Pandora’s Box.

Recent Work by Asar

As Spring Arrives, Vanderbilt Open Streets Hours Are Cut

As Spring Arrives, Vanderbilt Open Streets Hours Are Cut

People will have less time to frolic along Vanderbilt Avenue this year, as its Open Streets program will be reduced this season.
Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

In his latest weekly press conference, the mayor avoided questions about federal agents raiding the homes of a top advisor.
Mayor Adams Wants to Shift Gears on Sanctuary Laws for Migrants

Mayor Adams Wants to Shift Gears on Sanctuary Laws for Migrants

Adams supports restoring a Koch and Bloomberg-era policy that permits the city to cooperate with federal law enforcement on cases of undocumented people suspected of a crime.
Mayor Adams Says More Officers Are Needed on Subways

Mayor Adams Says More Officers Are Needed on Subways

Adams defended his handling of the migrant crisis and other business at his regular Tuesday press conference with the media.
Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

The mayor offered kind remarks for city agencies keeping New York running during the snow, despite some mishaps with remote learning.
Bed-Stuy Resident to Empower Neighborhood Scholars

Bed-Stuy Resident to Empower Neighborhood Scholars

Bed-Stuy native Chelsea Bowens said she wants to help the community that raised her by launching a scholarship fund in honor of her late parents.
DOE Chancellor Ramps Up Anti-Hate Efforts in City Schools

DOE Chancellor Ramps Up Anti-Hate Efforts in City Schools

DOE Chancellor David Banks said he will train teachers on how to discuss the Israel-Hamas war in the classroom.
The Brooklyn Bridge is Lit!

The Brooklyn Bridge is Lit!

Bright LEDs now illuminate the Brooklyn Bridge, an added spotlight on one of the city's renowned treasures.
Flatbush Subway Station Bathroom Repurposed as Staff Locker Room

Flatbush Subway Station Bathroom Repurposed as Staff Locker Room

Bathrooms in the subway made a comeback in 2023, but one Flatbush loo is now a staff room.
Q&A: 2024 Presidential Candidate Paperboy Prince Talks Campaign Trail, Rap Career, Time Travel

Q&A: 2024 Presidential Candidate Paperboy Prince Talks Campaign Trail, Rap Career, Time Travel

Artist Paperboy Prince is onto their next political stunt after losing a primary for a city council seat in Bushwick in June. 
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