By Amanda Shea Hungria Yunguilla Valley, Cuenca. Spending two weeks of my summer in my second homeland, Ecuador, was both peaceful, refreshing and eye-opening. San Francisco’s Catedral — Azouges, Ecuador. Going from skyscrapers to mountain views, reminded me of the beauty city life often hides or destroys. Cuenca, Ecuador. But during my time there I […]
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By Dejennay Dehaney The Bronx is filled with diversity and culture, and it has a particularly large Caribbean presence. Just walking down the street surrounds you in this rich culture; the street vendors and restaurants make the Bronx a home away from home for many Caribbeans, including myself. Cooler Runnings Jamaican Restaurant. Cooler Runnings Jamaican […]
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 […]
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 […]