Mid Year Media Review
Professor Yvonne Phang wasn’t at work on Sept. 11, 2001. But in the months afterward, as she taught at Borough of Manhattan Community College in Lower Manhattan, the remnants of … Read More
In the final year of the de Blasio administration, it’s full steam ahead for the $8.2 billion plan to build four new “borough-based” jails — with hopes of closing the … Read More
Despite departing other high-profile positions amid a slew of allegations about abusive behavior, famed producer Scott Rudin will remain as an advisor at a new Hudson River island-park built by … Read More
Sure, air conditioning is nice. But after the year we’ve had, who wants to stay indoors this coming summer? Much more of city life is expected to take place in … Read More
Even before the pandemic, many of New York’s houses of worship were facing an existential crisis. For years, interest in joining churches, mosques and synagogues has been on the decline … Read More
What does New York’s public advocate do? And who is challenging current Public Advocate Jumaane Williams? Here’s the lowdown. Unlike many of this year’s political contests, the contest for public … Read More
By now, you’ve probably at least heard the phrase “ranked choice voting.” But if our Civic Newsroom inbox is any indication, we’re going to presume you want to know more … Read More
What does a City Council member do, exactly? How will the massive change-over in the Council help shape the city’s future? And who will become our next speaker? Who’s not … Read More
A Queens woman who allegedly plowed her BMW through a crowd of protesters in Midtown got hit Monday with another misdemeanor charge — but the injured say the new rap … Read More
