Shortly after I entered the small, rentable gallery space nestled between Manhattan’s Upper West Side and Midtown on a moist and muggy Thursday afternoon, I witnessed the orchestration of a small production of sorts. Beneath a wall adorned with an array of artistic works, consisting generally of birds and human faces, a smartphone cameraman filmed […]
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Paws for Justice: How Canines Comfort Victims in Courts
On a chilly February morning in lower Manhattan, the courtroom bustled with attorneys poring over legal documents. Judge Diane Keisel, wearing a sweeping black judicial robe and sipping iced coffee, presided over the pre-trial procedures, her steady demeanor belying the gravity of the upcoming trial. The air was hushed as Keisel’s austere instructions silenced the […]
Luis Flores uses TikTok to empower immigrant small business owners
It’s sunny in Hunts Point, the Bronx, on a late Spring morning. A gentle breeze brushes against my skin and makes the leaves sway. Despite the sunshine, it’s chilly and two layers of clothing are necessary to walk around comfortably. This Bronx neighborhood is far from the glittering backdrops often seen on the social media […]
The Hands Behind the Chalk: Cat Calls of NYC Fights Back Against Street Harassment
Dive into the compelling world of NYC’s street activism as we shine a light on “Cat Calls of New York,” a dynamic branch of Chalk Back that’s making waves in the fight against street harassment. In this riveting journalistic video, we delve into the vibrant narratives of individuals who are sparking change with colorful chalk […]
Greenwood Cemetery Opens its Doors
Greenwood Cemetery has secrets buried in its land. Journey through the fascinating story of how Greenwood opened its doors to the public for events, education, and historical tours.
How long is too long? New Yorkers gather to protest wrongful convictions
Holding a megaphone and leading the crowd, a woman chants, “What do we want?” People shout back, “Justice!” She continued, “And when do we want it?” “Now!” It’s a warm fall day in New York, and 70 people are gathered in front of City Hall in Manhattan on International Wrongful Convictions Day. A man is […]
New Mexican Governor Faces Widespread Pushback After Gun Order
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing lawsuits and calls for impeachment after issuing a public health order suspending the open carry of firearms in regions of Albuquerque, the state’s largest metropolitan area. Lujan Grisham issued the public health order on September 8. The order would have suspended the right to carry firearms in […]
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, […]
Hot Union Fall: New York City Ballet Orchestra Rallies for Fair Wages
The New York City Ballet Orchestra rallied for a new contract outside of Lincoln Center before the ballet’s opening performance Tuesday night. Ticket sales to the New York City ballet have surpassed pre-pandemic levels. However, the orchestra musician’s wages have not recovered. The current contract puts the orchestra musicians’ wages 9.5 percent below wages in […]
Bringing Back the Value of Clothing
This wasn’t your average fashion show. In place of a pristine runway in SoHo was a historic warehouse in Downtown Brooklyn, where the audience wandered through an exhibition of models and brands. Instead of a traditional New York Fashion Week show, which often signifies changes in trends and deems previous seasons’ clothes obsolete, NYFW x […]