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Andrew Yang’s fresh face and bold ideas struck a chord with voters around the U.S during the Democratic presidential primary. Now the original members of the “Yang Gang” are ushering in his success in the New York City mayoral race. The Yang for New York campaign conducted a poll of 824 likely Democratic primary voters […]
A Long Intermission for New York Actors May Not Be Over Just Yet
New York City’s actors have been on a year long intermission and consensus holds that this summer promises more of the same. After a year defined by dark stages and unemployed actors, a handful of New York City theaters have announced goals to reopen this summer. Among them is the Public Theater, which plans to […]
NYC Mayoral Candidates Vow to End Exclusive Admissions Tests
New York City’s leading Democratic mayoral candidates are pledging to end the use of all exclusive admission screens at Thursday’s Teens Take Charge forum. And NYC’s teens, who attend high schools among the most segregated in the nation, plan to hold them to it. Students, experts, and advocates have worked for years to dismantle the […]
NYU Faculty May Be Over Zoom Too After A Year of Remote Learning
A year into the pandemic, New York University professors have adjusted to their new teaching landscape. They’ve mastered the technical aspects of conducting lessons over virtual platforms. They’ve experimented with creative ways to redesign their classes to create more Zoom-friendly content. And they’ve created pockets of community wherever possible. But these professors can’t take another […]