Nonprofit uses tennis to improve kids’ lives
New York Junior Tennis and Learning was founded by Arthur Ashe in 1971. The nonprofit uses tennis to…
Public art projects in NYC leave impact from World Cup
The World Cup may be over, but in some ways the soccer tournament is still being celebrated in…
Longtime New York Times obituary writer talks new book
An upcoming book examines what defines a life, and it’s written by a man who has spent years…
Economic Mobility Summit brainstorms paths to homeownership
Elected officials and community leaders recently gathered for the third annual NYC Economic Mobility Summit. The event examines…
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on homelessness in the city
A new report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office finds the number of homeless individuals in New…
Local nonprofit helps children get eye exams
August is National Eye Exam Month. The local nonprofit Helen Keller International aims to help underserved youth in…
NYT Cooking reveals its most popular recipes of the year
Whether you’re an experienced home cook or just looking for inspiration, New York Times Cooking is highlighting the…
CUNY professor analyzes more than 1 million noise complaints
For many New Yorkers, noise is simply part of daily life — from construction and traffic to loud…
Harlem Week returns to celebrate culture and history
The city is getting ready to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Harlem as the annual Harlem…
NYC Restaurant Week kicks off
NYC Restaurant Week officially kicks off on Monday across the five boroughs. Over 600 restaurants are taking part…
NYC teens take part in Democracy Camp
A group of local teenagers is spending part of their summer trying to improve our democracy. Democracy Camp…
Union leader on potential horse carriage ban
The City Council is scheduled to have a hearing on “Romanch’s Law” on Wednesday. The legislation would phase…