By Emily Batista In New York lies Kingsbridge, a neighborhood in the Bronx often reduced to stereotypes of crime and struggle. However, it’s more than that–it contains life where beauty is often overlooked. To paint a picture, Kingsbridge holds vibrant artistry, both man-made and natural. Kingsbridge, Bronx, New York. “Whose Bronx? Our Bronx.” This mural […]
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By Alisa Uchaykina Every life carries its own destiny — sometimes strangers become the ones we’re meant to love, but only if we notice the signs before it’s too late. Sometimes, we pass by others without a second glance — sharing streets, stairs, and fleeting moments, almost without noticing. Even as the years pass, life […]
By Jeffrey Wang First licensed in 1854, the iconic New York City newsstands have now become a shell of what they once were. In their peak in the 50s, there were over 1,300 newsstands located all across NYC. Primarily run by immigrant men, these stands were once busy selling cigarettes, small snacks and drinks, and […]
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 […]
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 […]