The ‘Sisterhood of the Orange Shorts’ goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Hooters restaurant chain is raising money to fund breast cancer research.
Open data for all?
Tech heavyweights throw their capital behind the annual BigApps competition and the City Council keeps pushing open data legislation. Meanwhile, the city’s 311 hotline receives thousands of service requests a day – all of them, of course, catalogued online.
Seniors face increased difficulty as Almanac predicts blistering winter
Seniors and service providers prepare for what the Almanac says will be another tough winter.
English language learners transition in school
The DOE and outside groups work to improve English-language skills.
Residents wary of new affordable housing plans in Midtown West
Councilman Corey Johnson, Commissioner Vicki Been, and Community Board 4 leaders discuss affordable housing at the Fashion Industries High School in Chelsea.
As construction increases, new safety initiatives are slow to materialize
As construction increases in Midtown West, the Department of Building’s safety initiatives are slow to materialize.
City Council considers law easing ID for transgender New Yorkers
A newly proposed bill to ease the process of changing the sex field on a birth certificate has been introduced in New York City, but some transgender individuals say serious challenges remain for the community.
Bar Association event highlights desire for better women’s networking events
A Women in the Court’s Task force event at the New York City Bar Association highlighted a need for better networking events for female in-house attorneys.
Public housing residents concerned about living conditions as winter approaches
According to a new report by City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s office, public housing in New York has deteriorated in recent years, and some residents agree with this assessment.
In Malawi, one of A Million Miracles
Sightsavers International launches A Million Miracles campaign.
Critics Academy prepares future critics for changing media landscape
The New York Film Festival Critics Academy prepares aspiring film critics for the changing media landscape by giving them the opportunity to pitch and write professional criticism.
New York Film Festival selection committee undergoes changes under new director
In the second year of Kent Jones’ tenure as director of New York Film Festival (NYFF), changes to the selection process.
Justice Center and neighborhood organizations shine light on financial abuse and domestic violence
Service organizations and Manhattan Family Justice Center work to spread awareness about the prevalence of economic abuse in cases of domestic violence.
Organizations strive to make adult literacy a priority
Although adult literacy has gotten little attention in the past decade, organizations such as the International Center provide a variety of English classes for adults that encourage conversation.
Blind community struggles for increased fitness access
Fitness accessibility for the blind and visually impaired is problematic around Manhattan.
Seniors feel safer in Midtown West, but more improvements needed
As the Safe Streets for Seniors program ends, senior citizens in Midtown West are concerned about safety along Tenth Avenue.
Young entrepreneurs start consulting firm at Fulton Houses
Acevedo & Associates, founded by young residents of the Robert Fulton Houses public housing project, tries to bridge the gap between the booming affluence of Chelsea and its low-income communities.
New Garment District market gives vendors access to NYC culinary scene
UrbanSpace’s new market in the Garment District gives vendors access to prime real estate in New York City.
High Line Park engages local residents with Latin dance parties
Through it’s “¡Arriba! Dance Parties on the High Line” series, the High Line Park tries to engage local Chelsea residents.
Online component of summer reading program shows mixed results
The New York Public Library’s summer reading program recently ended for the year. Readers can choose to log their books electronically or on paper.
Career-changer sees a local fashion future
Dana Glaeser, 37, quit his job as a marketing executive to start his own accessories company, and was among nearly 3,000 participants in the NY Now Trade Show in late August.
Fashion groups join to support Garment District and emerging designers
As fashion tenants slowly leave the Garment District, a group of small businesses, non-profits and emerging designers come together to revitalize the area’s stylish legacy.
Birdland celebrates Charlie Parker’s birthday
A famed New York jazz club celebrated the birthday of its namesake with three nights of music inspired by the legendary Charlie Parker.
