By: Shenal Tissera | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit:Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Will a new Times Square casino bring a lot of new jobs to Midtown, or will it displace existing workers? That debate was front and center as the proposal faced a key public hearing on Wednesday. It was a full house at the Caesars Palace […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com Brooklyn, New York, has long been celebrated for its cultural diversity and vibrant urban life. However, over the past two decades, the borough has experienced significant demographic changes, particularly with an increasing influx of white residents. This trend has reshaped the social and economic landscape […]
By Corrie Aune, DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: VG Foto / shutterstock.com Churches and faith communities in Upper Manhattan collaborated to host a Latin American religious tradition with a NYC twist. On a chilly December evening on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, three women walk side by side down 97th Street. Around their necks, they […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens New York City, a global symbol of resilience and opportunity, faces deep-rooted challenges in addressing the needs of its vulnerable communities. Amid growing economic inequality, housing insecurity, and healthcare disparities, low-income families, immigrants, elderly residents, and others face systemic barriers to stability and prosperity. Addressing these challenges requires a bold vision, […]