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A few years ago, Forest Hills High School student Salma Baksh was afraid to speak up in a club they had joined to learn how to talk about politics. Even with her best friend, Vilinez Estevez, beside her, she felt unsafe and like she didn’t have a voice. Baksh was no stranger to speaking up…
Our NYC housing conversation churns on
These last few weeks have been a tumultuous time for housing policy in NYC. Among other things, a state judge has ruled that the City Council’s attempted expansion of the CityFHEPS housing voucher program last year is unlawful. The vouchers work much like the better-known federal Section 8 vouchers– they’re a government-funded guarantee of a…
Back to school shopping in NYC without breaking your budget
It’s hard to believe that the first day of school is in less than a month, which means the clock is ticking to get everything you need for going back to school. The price of absolutely everything seems astronomical these days, so we figured you might appreciate this handy back-to-school savings guide. School supplies The…
A victory for Bangladesh’s youth, diaspora and democracy
One thing unites people inside and outside Bangladesh right now. “We like democracy. We like fair and free elections.” That’s the word from Habib Rahman, the co-founder, anchor and social entrepreneur behind TBN24, the powerhouse livestream channel covering the South Asian nation’s growing diaspora scattered across the globe. Here in New York City, TBN24 works…
Nursing homes need more oversight. This may include your loved one’s facility
Two years ago, a Rego Park neighbor, Anisia Ayon, had a knee replacement and went to a nursing home for rehabilitation. Apart from the post-operative care team (“I give them a five [out of five],” she said), the rest of the staff failed her on even basic tasks like administering her diabetes medication on time,…
Adams’ biggest threat in mayoral race isn’t his rivals, but the FBI
This week, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander announced his run for the Democratic mayoral primary next year, joining a field that now includes State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and former comptroller Scott Stringer, who mounted a spirited campaign in 2021. They are challenging incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who’s been a polarizing figure in City Hall over the…
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