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The World Cup is over. In Queens, Latinas keep the game going
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The Haitian immigrant who beat England at the World Cup — then disappeared
On Saturday, Haiti lost its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Scotland. Haiti, making its first World Cup appearance since 1974, is considered a long shot to advance. But in the 1950 World Cup, Haiti was winning without participating in the tournament. A Haitian soccer player who learned the game in his…
Why being a NYC librarian can mean being a social worker
Tucked into Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2027, now under review by the City Council, is $31.7 million in permanent baseline funding for the city’s three library systems. The move could end years of uncertainty for institutions that have long offered New Yorkers stable spaces to learn, work and stay safe. …
The call of “¡Oh capitán!” at New York’s last Spanish-language bookstore
Ramón Caraballo, an immigrant from Cuba, got his start in the business of books selling works by Gabriel García Márquez and other Hispanic greats on the streets beneath the 7 train tracks at 82nd Street. He saved enough to open a Spanish-language bookstore on the border of Elmhurst and Jackson Heights, not far from his…
How Epicenter redefines news deserts, community engagement and who gets to be a journalist
This week, Epicenter’s newly launched podcast turned the mics on an unlikely subject: Ourselves. You can listen or watch here, and we hope you’ll tune in again to this new series we call “Making It Here.” As a local news outlet, we’re trying to offer more transparency into how we work, who we serve, how…
Powerful accolades in extraordinary times – Epicenter publisher and co-founder S. Mitra Kalita honored by the Women’s Media Center and the New York State Assembly
On the heels of being presented with a New York State proclamation from Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, Epicenter co-founder S. Mitra Kalita was honored by the Women’s Media Center with the Carol Jenkins Award on June 5. The Women’s Media Center celebrated 20 years of media activism by honoring five women, among them Mitra, who…
The 3 times you can grill in Central Park–and other BBQ tips for NYC
It’s officially time to get out the charcoal, folding chairs and playlists. Memorial Day weekend’s approach means the start of grilling season in the city. Whether you’re new to barbecuing or just need a refresher, there are some rules and tips worth knowing. National Barbecue Month (that’s now, in May) is a great excuse to…
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