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This video delves into the life of Micah McKee, a young dancer who recently made Williamsburg, Brooklyn, her home. Through her movements and reflections, we explore the intersection of artistic passion and the realities of life in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. From her early days in her mother’s dance studio in Tennessee, to finding her […]
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The ‘real-life Rachel Berry’ is setting the record straight
On any given day you enter the world that is Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a Times Square staple since 1987 and the “Home of the Original World-Famous Singing Waitstaff,” you can feel the chaos. You can feel the hunger of diner-goers after waiting in a line that wraps around the side of the building, and of […]
JPMorgan ramps up hiring in quantum computing with competitive salaries
JPMorgan Chase is actively expanding its quantum computing team, aiming to fill 28 specialized roles across its global offices, predominantly in New York with a few positions in Singapore. The positions, which range from associates to executive director, are housed within the bank’s applied research division led by Marco Pistoia, JPMorgan’s head of global technology […]
How These Second-Generation Asian Americans Are Revitalizing Chinatown
Despite its robust history spanning over a century, Chinatown faces ongoing sustainability struggles as store owners age. According to a 2023 report by NYC Small Business Services, created in collaboration with Chinatown BID and Think!Chinatown, Chinatown storefront vacancy rate reached 21.4% from 2021 to 2022, surpassing the citywide average of 13% in 2021. But these […]
Ezras Nashim’s Chief Operating Officer on personal life, work and balancing it all
It was a gloomy Friday in April and, for the first time, I entered the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. I was dressed in typical journalist fashion, wearing black trousers, a modest top and brown blazer — a contrast to the traditional garments worn in this tight-knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. I was there to meet […]
Brothers in Arms
This short documentary explores the bonds of three sets of friends across different generations. It delves into their challenges expressing intimacy in a world that often doesn’t understand them. Through candid interviews and heartfelt moments, the film showcases the enduring power of friendship, and the resilience of these relationships amidst societal pressures.
Harmony Amidst Hustle: A Monk’s Story from Manhattan’s Chinatown
This video provides a glimpse into the life and philosophy of Ven. Kuo Ming, a monk residing at Zheng-Jue Temple in New York’s Chinatown. Viewers are introduced to Buddhism’s core teachings of liberation from suffering through the overcoming of desire and attachment. Ven. Kuo Ming shares his daily routine, which includes meditation, studying Buddhist scriptures, […]
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for fraud, citing autism defense
Despite his defense’s claims of autism to be considered for leniency, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for billion-dollar financial fraud. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan delivered the sentence after prosecutors had recommended 40 to 50 years, even though Bankman-Fried faced a potential maximum sentence of 110 […]
Dancing into the Year of the Dragon
New York University sophomore Megan Nguyen lets out a delighted gasp as she locks eyes with a seven foot purple creature made up of layers of patterned fabrics, embellished with sequins and fur, bouncing its huge head up, down and side-to-side. A circle of onlookers brandish their phones and let out astonished giggles as the […]
Aspiring Author – Nandini Gupta
Nandini Gupta, whose path to publishing began at an early age, has already penned two captivating novels by the tender age of 21. The budding literary sensation is currently enriching her creative prowess as a student at New York University. Gupta’s novels, celebrated for their intricate plots, reflect a maturity and insight well beyond her […]