A native New Yorker, Azikiwe Mohammed has always envisioned a space where Black and brown people can feel safe expressing themselves. More →
About Bessie Liu
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Can a Team of Volunteers Light Up Chinatown This Winter?
On a sunny afternoon in Manhattan’s Chinatown, masked residents can be seen wandering the streets, chatting with friends. In the alleyways, a handful of customers are seated at outdoor dining tables. The once deserted streets of Chinatown have come back to life. But local advocates believe the area could be more inviting after dark, and they’re hoping to brighten it up with hundreds of lanterns. More →
More Are Fostering Cats During the Pandemic, But Are Skittish About Adopting
When New York City went into lockdown mid-March, many people turned toward furry companions to keep them company during uncertain times.
The number of people who applied to foster pets has increased dramatically. According to a PetPoint report, the number of cats and dogs who have joined the foster network has increased by 6 percent and 13 percent respectively from the previous year. The ASPCA saw a 70 percent increase in the number of foster applicants for cats and dogs. More →
In This Pandemic, I Thee Wed
As the reality of coronavirus became obvious in March, getting married and having a wedding seemed like something that was completely off the table for many people. Yet, some couples found ways to forgo lavish festivities and celebrate their big day with a small group of loved ones, abiding by COVID-19 restrictions. More →
How Washington Square Park Celebrated When Joe Biden Won
Crowds gathered in Washington Square Park this afternoon as New Yorkers celebrated Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. More →
Election Day Brings a Younger Crop of Poll Workers
On a chilly, quiet Tuesday afternoon in Williamsburg, with the temperature just below 55 degrees, a handful of people stood outside buildings, guiding voters to polling stations. More →
Boards of Election: Manhattan Stores Brace For Potential Unrest
Stores around Manhattan are boarding up their windows in preparation for Election Day unrest. Plywood panels can be seen all around the East Village, Soho, and Midtown as business owners show unease about the potential aftermath of the election. More →