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Richard Frye, 19, a student dancer at New York University’s Tisch School of Arts, wasn’t comfortable with the idea of exposing his body on stage. He did not want to be nude on stage, but the choreographer he was working with suggested non-gendered uniformity in the costumes, resulting in all the dancers bare chested while […]
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NYU bans e-scooters from its halls, citing fire risk
New York University has banned e-mobility devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, like e-scooters and e-bikes, from inside its buildings with immediate effect, though campus officials concede that the new safety measure might complicate some students’ and staff’s transportation to campus. Lithium-ion battery fires are now a leading cause of fire and fire death, according to […]
Coup De Foudre Flying Trapeze Show Excites Viewers with a Unique Blend of Artistry and Spectacle
The Coup De Foudre flying trapeze show on March 22 attempted to merge artistry and spectacle, something lacking in contemporary flying trapeze.
Q&A with Alejandra Naftal, “Desaparecido” Kidnapped During Argentina Military Dictatorship
(Interview Translated from Spanish) From 1976 to 1983, Argentina was under the iron grip of a military dictatorship infamous for its brutal human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial executions, and the chilling practice of enforced disappearance. During this period, military task forces operated with impunity, snatching individuals from their homes or workplaces, often in unmarked […]
Is the Answer to Loneliness in New York City Picking Up a Book?
On a cold Saturday in December, in a Meatpacking District loft, loneliness was a common topic of conversation among the young women who attended the meeting of the Village Fairy Book Club. They agreed that New York, despite being a city of 8.5 million people, is a notoriously lonely place. “It’s been so hit or […]
For this White Plains church, bingo creates community
Every Monday night, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, located in White Plains, N.Y., hosts bingo. I spent some time with organizers, players and community members to understand the importance of community and how bingo night enhances it.
The Halloween Parade
Dive into the heart of NYC’s vibrant Halloween parade through our documentary, capturing the essence of this eclectic celebration. From ghoulish goblins to fantastical fairies, witness unique characters from every corner of the globe converging on the streets of New York. Reported by Mitali Sapra and Agne Tolockaite
No Compromise Between “Make McGuinness Safe” and “Keep McGuinness Moving” on Boulevard Redesign
In early September, construction work commenced on the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint. This redesign project has ignited a contentious debate between two opposing groups: “Make McGuinness Safe” and “Keep McGuinness Moving.” Both groups persist in expressing their dissatisfaction with the redesign’s decision-making. McGuinness Boulevard runs between Interstate 278 in the south and the […]
Rival Protests Flood Times Square Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protestors gathered at Times Square on Sunday, October 8, amid the deadliest escalation of the decades-long conflict with Israel. Tensions ran high as dozens of counter-protestors in support of Israel also turned out, with verbal clashes between both sides continuing until the late afternoon. While one side demanded freedom from the occupation […]
Author Jessica Knoll Flips the Script on Ted Bundy
Author Jessica Knoll is sitting at home and watching yet another documentary about prolific serial killer Ted Bundy. This doc is different, so Twitter proclaimed of the 2019 Netflix series. This one features previously unheard recordings. But was it different? Knoll had heard it all before — a ton of talk about him being handsome, […]