Growing up, Fernando Ortiz used to travel from his home in the South Bronx to his parents’ bodega in Harlem. His native borough is bordered…
Pluck of the Irish: Pubs Prepare For a More Subdued St. Paddy’s
After a devastating year and a bitter winter, things are looking up for the restaurant industry. On March 11, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9…
Live Music Returns in April, and The Bowery Electric Is Ready to Rock
“When we got the announcement, [we started having] conference calls every day between my production crew, the owners, my builders, my staff,” said Megan Zarnott,…
Protestors to Cuomo: Kiss Your Job Goodbye
In a testimony published on February 24, former government aide Lindsey Boylan describes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo forcibly kissing her after a 2018 meeting…
Shakespeare in the Parking Spot: Cultural Venues Can Now Take to the Streets
For performance artists across New York City, today is a turning point in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cultural institutions and entertainment venues can now…
Underground Railroad Tours Are a Hot Ticket: Could NYC’s Abolitionist History Get Easier to Access?
“It’s very spiritual for me to be . . . on these grounds where my ancestors walked and struggled. It’s amazing to be here on…
During Town Hall, Some (But Not All) Electeds Pledge to Cancel Rent
Outraged activists, distressed renters, proud union leaders, mayoral campaigners, assembly members, state senators, and at least one reporter attended Brooklyn’s Tenant Town Hall last night.…
A Trailblazing Church Survives Fire and Pestilence to Mark Ash Wednesday
Last February, Middle Church gathered at their 128-year-old sanctuary in the East Village to observe Ash Wednesday. Like churches around the world, Middle Church administered…
In Bed-Stuy, a Cafe Where Free Health Care Is On the Menu
On a recent Saturday afternoon in Bed-Stuy, an A-frame sandwich board on Malcolm X Boulevard advertised the offerings of Bailey’s Cafe. But there were no…
‘The Music Elevates the Purpose’: The Blacksmiths Band Together For Racial Justice
As the problems of America incited protests across America, the streets of New York City became well worn by those demanding more for their country.…