SNACC (Sustainable Nutrition And Community Connection) is an after-school food education program. The program provides access to healthy foods via grocery drop-offs and weekly cooking classes led by professional chefs. […]
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A family business aided by the Queens Night Market
There is genuine love in the Rodriguez clan. Jose “West” Rodriguez Jr., 17, wears an expression of rapt admiration as he looks at his father, Jose Rodriguez Sr. It’s the […]
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Everyday advice to stop Islamophobia and antisemitism in their tracks
Last week, Epicenter brought you two stories on the reported rise in bias-related harassment directed towards Muslim Americans, Jewish Americans and other groups. We explained the recent data, looked at […]
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Shiva Tamara
This week we welcome Shiva Tamara, a mixed media artist and designer. Tamara has worked with a variety of clients, ranging from the entertainment world to the fashion industry, and […]
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The new ‘nights’ in shining armor for small business
As a young girl in Hong Kong, Wanda Chiu walked home from school against the aromas from food stalls permeating the streets. Years later, as an immigrant in Queens, they […]
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2023 elections: Key takeaways
Walk us through the results — what are the biggest takeaways? Locally, there really weren’t many surprises. Perhaps the most notable result, though not even to the point of really […]
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Getting into NYC kindergarten 2024: Everything families need to know
Now that Hunter College Elementary School has closed its applications for September 2024 kindergarten entry, it’s time for New York City parents to shift their attention to the many other […]
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A practical guide to dealing with people who hate us
A range of friends and neighbors—Jews, Muslims, turbaned men and East Asians among those I am hearing from—are under assault. How can we stay safe? How can we protect each […]
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Epicenter explains: Are Islamophobia and antisemitism on the rise?
Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, both New York City and the nation as a whole have seen a rise in hate crimes and bias-related harassment directed towards Muslim […]
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Epicenter welcomes a new staff member
Suyin So’s path to Epicenter is a winding one paved in key tenets of our organization: people-centered journalism, education equity and community-led social impact. Our new senior advisor also has […]
