By Nazeeha Ahmed, Emily Batista, Sanaii Cokes, DJ Dehaney, Amanda Hungria, Brianna Sylvain, Alisa Uchaykina, Vera Vislocky, and Jeffrey Wang The Fellows for the Future of Journalism recently fanned out in Washington Square Park to survey New Yorkers. The journalistic term “vox pop” comes from the Latin phrase vox populi (voice of the people). Their […]
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By Jeffrey Wang In the heart of Queens, New York, lies Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. The stadium is surrounded by vast swaths of asphalt pavement that residents mostly use as parking lots. Dubbed “Metropolitan Park,” the space once occupied by Honda Civics and children playing will soon house an eight-billion-dollar casino […]
By Nazeeha Ahmed In the summer of 2025, the MTA issued a wave of changes for almost all bus routes throughout the city. When presenting these changes, the MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Liber said “We are moving bus stops to make sure they serve more people. We are taking away some bus stops in […]
By Dejennay Dehaney Imagine walking down a sidewalk dotted every few feet with dog poop and having to step around them as if you’re avoiding landmines. New Yorkers don’t have to imagine. Beginning in late 2025, residents across the five boroughs have noted a concerning increase in the amount of dog poop on the city’s […]
By Alisa Uchaykina Once, Sheepshead Bay was a place where people came not only to shop but simply to enjoy some leisure time. Small family-owned stores, walkways by the water, and restaurants along Emmons Avenue created a unique atmosphere. It was a cozy, family-oriented neighborhood where time seemed to slow down and bring a sense […]
By Amanda Shea Hungria “It’s not a good idea, The new youth can be influenced by gambling, drugs, prostitution…It’s not a good thing that a casino is being built in our community.” Said Bronx native, Jose Lopez. The approval of Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino in Corona, Queens, has sparked considerable backlash not just in […]