New York today added Kansas, Oklahoma, and Delaware to what is now a list of 19 states where Covid-19 is spreading rapidly. Travelers from the…
‘Cancel July 4,’ Protesters Say During Another Weekend of Marches
This year’s Fourth of July celebrations brought more fireworks, picnics and Black Lives Matter protests to the city’s streets. As demonstrations against police brutality sweep…
As Indoor Bars Remain on Ice, Beverly’s Closes and Others Struggle
Seven years ago, Leah Dixon co-founded a charming dive bar named Beverly’s on the Lower East Side. Featuring a flashy, pink neon sign and artwork…
City Gets a Budget, But Occupy City Hall Isn’t Budging
In the early morning hours yesterday after the New York City Council approved the City’s 2021 budget, NYPD officers advanced on Occupy City Hall protesters…
Is It Time For White Stand-Ups to Step Back?
It’s said that laughter is the best medicine, but with the cures for coronavirus and systemic racism nowhere in sight, comedians are questioning the role…
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…
City Council Approves Budget Amid Uproar Over Police Funding
Hours before the City Council’s vote on the 2021 fiscal year budget, thousands of people took to the streets in front of City Hall to…
People Are Decolonizing Their Bookshelves, But Will the Publishing Industry Follow Suit?
When Kalima DeSuze, founder of feminist bookstore Cafe Con Libros, opened her Instagram account days after the killing of George Floyd, she was shocked to…
Students Can Still Get Free Meals— From the City and Elsewhere
As kids all over the city entered summer break on Monday, the New York City Department of Education decided to continue its Free Meals initiative.…
You Can Now Sit Down For Beer and Lobster Rolls at Riis Beach
Last week we reported that Rockaway Beach’s food vendors are returning, albeit only for takeout service. This week, some vendors on the other side of…