“They are like vultures in there. They treat people inhumanely. They need to close this indefinitely, lock it down,” said a woman pointing to Brooklyn’s…
Bike Ridership Continues to Rise During the Pandemic, Despite Road Blocks
If there’s one thing Cris Matos doesn’t miss about her life before the coronavirus pandemic, it’s the way she moved throughout the five boroughs of…
New Yorkers Flock Back to Restaurants as Outdoor Dining Springs Up Everywhere
Drivers or pedestrians who passed by Second Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets couldn’t help but notice the balloons where cars used to park. “Welcome…
Used Book Stores Aren’t Picking Up Where They Left Off
Monday, June 8, was one of the busiest days of The Mysterious Bookshop’s history. Ironically, though, the 3,000-square-foot room, with its high shelves holding the…
Brazilian New Yorkers ‘Desperate’ as Travel Ban Goes Into Effect
Júlia Ururahy, 24, had great plans for her post-quarantine life: the Brazilian-born administrator hoped to start a Master’s program with financial aid at Fordham University,…