As thousands protest in the streets against the police killing of George Floyd, sex workers in New York rose in solidarity during a livestream to…
‘Horrible Perfect Storm’: Another Night of Protest and Unrest in NYC
As New York City recovered from a second night of widespread looting and destruction in the midst of protests against police brutality and the killing…
Kids Say the Wokest Things: Wisdom From the BLM Family Protest
“I’m here, because… black is made from all the colors of windows.” “I’m here, because… I don’t want to see my mom crying while watching…
Over 50 Storefronts Smashed During Night of Mayhem in Soho
Soho was a veritable Santa’s Workshop this morning, as dozens of crews hammered away at wooden boards in a neighborhood-wide effort to cover up windows…
Looting and Shooting in Manhattan After Peaceful Protest in Brooklyn
A fourth day of protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd devolved into pandemonium Sunday night as a peaceful march from Downtown…
Photos: Protests Over George Floyd Killing Turn Violent in Brooklyn
During a third night of nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man in Minneapolis, New York City protesters gathered…
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,…
How a City Councilman Became a Union Boss to Fight For Freelancers Hit By Coronavirus
When Rafael Espinal abruptly resigned his post as City Council member in January, there were many questions among his Brooklyn constituents about the charismatic politician’s…
Sex Work in the Time of Covid: ‘It’s Been Really Difficult’
Tea Antimony’s regulars are her “bread and butter.” She likes establishing a rapport and mutual trust with her clients. As most of her sex work…
Grassroots ‘Coffee to the Frontlines’ Effort Keeps Hospital Workers Caffeinated
Last week, Starbucks began offering free coffee to frontline workers, which was an amazing idea — an amazing idea that Leigh Adel-Arnold had already put…