Fauci asks pharmacies “be more flexible in allowing people to more easily get vaccinated…It’s got to be done in a way so that people don’t have to jump through hoops to get a vaccine. We’ve got to make it as easy as possible.”
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Your guide to voting in NYC
It’s almost time to go to the polls. Have questions? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide to voting in New York City for the 2022 midterm elections:
Posted inFeatured Artist
Jeanne Heifetz
This week we welcome Jeanne Heifetz. Heifetz is a native New Yorker who came to art via a circuitous route. Though she has no formal art training, her practice fits strongly into the […]
Posted inSmall Biz Spotlight
Brooklyn Clay Industries
When Reuben King was growing up on the Caribbean island of Dominica, his family didn’t have a refrigerator. Instead, they would keep water cool by storing it in a clay vessel. He didn’t pay much attention to the making of the vessel because it was something he saw every day. It wasn’t until he was 17 and attended the Marigot Arts and Crafts Institute in Dominica that he fell in love with the art of pottery making.
Posted inFood Insecurity
Food Insecurity, exacerbated by the pandemic, continues to affect New Yorkers with disabilities
Food insecurity continues to be an unfortunate side effect of the pandemic, with the city’s most vulnerable suffering high rates. Disabled New Yorkers, specifically those with physical disabilities, have found it increasingly difficult not just to access food but to access food emergency services as well. Before the pandemic, disabled New Yorkers were already disproportionately food insecure. Currently, 28% of disabled New Yorkers live in poverty, twice the rate of non-disabled New Yorkers.
Posted inImmigration, Politics
Elections are coming up, but what about the New Yorkers who can’t vote?
As New Yorkers gear up for the general elections next month, it’s worth once again remembering that a huge chunk of us won’t be voting, not out of disillusionment or lack of knowledge, but inability. New York City is by far the most immigrant-heavy city in the country, both in raw numbers, and percentage of the population.
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Debbi Kenote
This week we welcome Debbi Kenote, a New York-based artist who received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Western Washington University and her master’s degree in fine arts from […]
Posted inDay Trips
Green-Wood Cemetery
In these waning days of fall, there’s only one place I can think of to immerse in art, trees, celebrity, the existential questions of life and death: Green-Wood Cemetery. The national landmark is the perfect backdrop right now for a family outing. If your brood is like mine — a range of ages, interests and moods — it’s hard to find a place to both bond and escape, and delight everyone for a few hours without a big schlep in the car or subway.
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Dera Restaurant draws crowds for its authentic Pakistani cuisine and famous naan
In Punjab, the word dera translated means “a sitting place,” where people can relax and enjoy other people’s company. Dera Restaurant, located in Jackson Heights, Queens, has been a neighborhood staple since 1971, when it was known as Shaheen serving traditional Pakistani food in addition to Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali dishes. Muhammad Saif Ullah Nagra, Dera’s current owner, took over the restaurant’s lease in 2004 and changed its name. It’s something he never imagined doing when he first came to the United States in 1991.
Posted inFood Insecurity
SNAP Hacks: How to use your EBT card
If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, several government programs can help. We recently featured six hacks to help you with your ago, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application. These are also known as food stamps, and can provide beneficiaries up to $1,000 for food each month. Eligible recipients will get monthly funds on an Electronics Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that will function like a debit card. Here is a guide to help you understand how to use your card.
