Group Protests Against Credit Checks in Hiring Process

October 16, 2012|Kris Venezia
Some lawmakers and advocacy groups want the city council to pass a bill that bans the credit checks.

Some lawmakers and...

Cityscape: Art in Unlikely Places

October 13, 2012|George Bodarky
Art in a hair salon, hospital examination rooms and other unexpected places.

New York City’s home to world famous art museums...

Issues Tank: Bronx Organization Strives to Promote Safe Swimming

October 12, 2012|Connor Ryan
As the cool weather approaches, some kids are moving inside to prepare for next summer.

As the landscape of summer swiftly...

World's Largest Meteorite Auction Comes to NYC

October 10, 2012|Jeff Coltin
Moon rocks and more to be auctioned off Sunday.

 

 
New York City will be full of meteorites this weekend, but it's not w...

New Yorkers Rally to Save a Neighborhood Supermarket

October 10, 2012|Angelina Chavez
Lower East Siders are raising their voices over an announced closure of a longtime neighborhood supermarket.

Some residents...

Parts of East Village, Lower East Side Labeled Historical District

October 09, 2012|Kris Venezia
New Protections Will Make Sure the History of the Area Aren't Lost to Development.

The New York City Landmarks Preservation...

New York Senator Gillibrand Announces Farming Program in Yonkers

October 08, 2012|Katie Fisher
The program will teach students about the agriculture business

A new community food program in Yonkers is teaching young...

Cityscape: Looking Down on NYC

October 06, 2012|George Bodarky
Two photographers share their unique views of NYC.

People spend a lot of time on the streets of Manhattan looking up at the...

From Afghanistan to Fordham

October 06, 2012|Will Germain
What it's like for a veteran to continue their education after service.

The beginning of the fall season marks the time when...

New York Advocacy Groups are Encouraging People to Register for the General Election

October 05, 2012|Kris Venezia
Deadline to register in New York is October 12th.

There is one week left to register to vote.

One New York advocacy...