The third annual meatball eating contest took place at the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy. The event was held in memory of Johnny ‘Cha Cha’ Ciarcia, who appeared in movies like “Goodfellas” and the HBO show “The Sopranos.” Ciarcia was also known by many in the community as “the Mayor of Little Italy.” […]
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Protesters take to the streets of Manhattan to demand justice for Botham Jean
Protesters gathered in Union Square on Sept. 28, 2018 demanding justice for the death of Botham Jean. Jean was killed in his Dallas apartment earlier this month when Officer Amber Guyger mistook his apartment for her own and shot him, believing him to be an intruder. He was 26 years old. Chants of “no […]
Protesters march against Judge Kavanaugh
By Alexandra Mathew Hundreds of people marched from Madison Square Park, to the Yale Club and Grand Central Station last night in protest of the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. “They don’t get no peace, if we don’t get no justice,” they shouted as the members of the private club for Yale alumni and faculty […]
A Modern Day Hitch
Robert McLean left the world of finance to pursue a career as a dating coach — here’s his story. Check out more about his business and background here.
A Guide to Veganism in NYC
No meat. No dairy. No guilt. Vegan diets are on the rise, and for good reason. Whether it’s for health, the planet, or simply for ethical reasons, consuming an all plant-based diet can reap numerous benefits, as studies have shown. Despite its reputation of being bland, boring and expensive, when done right, vegan diets can […]
Not Just Babysitting
NYC Dads Group is changing the narrative on fatherhood, one city at a time. Since its inception in 2008, City Dads group has been working as a support system for fathers from all walks of life. Listen to fathers tell you, in their own words, why parenting, for them, is more than just babysitting.
Marketing Affection
Find out how cuddling became a career, what growing pains cuddlists face, and why the industry has yet to be embraced.
NYC Shut It Down #PeoplesMonday three-year anniversary at Grand Central Station
On Feb. 12, 2018, NYC Shut it Down held their three-year anniversary at Grand Central Station. Take a look at the event as it unfolded.
White Coats Walk
Doctors For America showed up in big numbers for March For Our Lives, NYC. DFA is pushing for research on gun violence and insisting that as a nation we begin to address gun violence as a public health issue. Story By Abe Selby and Autumn Calica
Everyday experiences: Street Harassment in NYC
“I remember, there were older men that one day whistled at us and were saying like, ‘Oh, you guys are really beautiful.’ One of them said that we looked sexy, which was really uncomfortable to hear as an 11-year-old who thought she was just like going to practice and playing a sport,” said a student at New York University, who wished to remain […]