Today is the last day of the federal Covid-19 public health emergency. The formal emergency declaration, mind you, not Covid itself — we will probably never be rid of Covid, and […]
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Viktoriya Basina
This week we welcome Viktoriya Basina, who was born in the Soviet Union, and is now based in Brooklyn. Basina received her master’s degree in fine arts in painting and arts […]
Posted inSchools
CUNY is inviting all NYC high school students to apply
For the first time, the City University of New York (CUNY) system will personally invite all New York City public students who are on track to graduate to apply to a CUNY […]
Posted inSchools
Where have all the librarians gone?
The librarian at my daughter’s school is a local celebrity. Students always pop their heads in the door throughout the day looking for her anytime we’ve hosted an event in […]
Posted inSmall Biz Spotlight
Rupee Beer’s currency is its unique flavor
Growing up, Van Sharma envisioned himself working a job that dealt with diplomacy, not marketing alcohol (although it’s safe to say the two do intersect in plenty of ways). “I […]
Posted inArts
4 things you need to know about the writers strike
Working in film and television might seem fancy and glamorous, but it isn’t always so for the people writing the shows we watch. We spoke to James Hart, a screenwriter […]
Posted inHousing
Your NYC housing questions answered
Finding an apartment in New York City is usually just half the battle — being a tenant can come with just as much uncertainty. Epicenter-NYC reporter Andrea Pineda-Salgado speaks with […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
New Yorkers react to the killing of Jordan Neely
On the sun-drenched spring evening of Friday, May 5, a crowd of a few hundred people gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the killing of Jordan Neely. The 30-year-old […]
Posted inSchools
Small things parents can do to produce big changes at their child’s school
With elections for Community and Citywide Education Councils (CEC) happening now through May 9, New York City is asking public school parents to vote on who will be their voice […]
Posted inPolitics
City Council shuts down biometric surveillance
After a circuitous City Council hearing yesterday, two bills related to biometric surveillance are poised to pass and land on Mayor Eric Adams’ desk. One would block landlords and managers […]