Special Reports
Special Report: Funded But Forgotten
Every year about 700 young people age out of the New York City foster care system. Many of them struggle with the transition to independence.
Special Report: After Stonewall
In the 50 years since the Stonewall uprising, the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ community have been transformed.
Cannabis in New York: What Was, What Is, What Will Be
It's a crucial moment for cannabis policy in New York State as politicians grapple with legalization and activists push to reframe the conversation.
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via NYCITY NEWS SERVICE
Empire State Lights Up for “Sesame Street”
The groundbreaking show—now 50 years old—gave city kids a glimpse of their world on screen.
via NYCITY NEWS SERVICE
Photos: Honk NYC! Blows Into Town
Elaborate costumes, bold personalities and high-octane music marked the opening of the 13th Honk NYC! festival.
via BKLYNER
Teen Podcasters Give Voice to Their Lives
In a Brooklyn school district where many students struggle with English Language Arts, audio storytelling is a way to make reading and writing accessible.
via WEST SIDE SPIRIT
Beyond K-Pop: Korean Music Meets America
Artists are reinterpreting traditional sounds, employing the traditional call-and-response technique adopted in K-Pop.
via NYCITY NEWS SERVICE
Photos: Starry Night for Hudson River Park Gala
Michael Bloomberg, Lucy Liu and Momofuku founder David Chang were the honorees.
via BK Reader
Making Halloween Less Scary for Kids’ Teeth
The Brownsville Multi-Service Health Center swapped sweets for healthy snacks, because cavities hurt.
via Bklyner
Newkirk Plaza Wants to See More Cops
Store owners say police are often only visible after a crime has already happened.
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Streets Master Plan Has Designs on a Safer City
Council Speaker Corey Johnson has called the initiative a “roadmap to breaking car culture.”