May. 25, 2023 By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez
For the 50,000 students earning CUNY degrees this year, commencement ceremonies at our 25 colleges and schools are recognition of academic achievement and the perseverance that brought them to the finish line.
May. 16, 2023 By Ydanis Rodriguez As many New Yorkers do, I have prioritized walking, biking, and public transit for years. As New York City’s Transportation Commissioner, I have committed my agency to making those modes of travel safe, affordable, and convenient. However, roughly half of households in New York City have a car —…
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May. 4, 2023 By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez As Juan Paredes nears graduation at LaGuardia Community College, he is taking a big step not only toward his degree but toward his career. Juan, a 21-year-old network administration and information security major, is participating in an apprenticeship program offered in partnership with the New York Jobs CEO…
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Apr. 28, 2023 By Council Member Crystal Hudson
Crystal’s Corner is a monthly column written by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson (District 35,) Chair of the Committee on Aging.
Mar. 30, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
Crystal’s Corner is a monthly column written by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson (District 35,) Chair of the Committee on Aging.
Mar. 13, 2023 By Avi Greenstein Each of the hundreds of people who pass through the offices of the Boro Park Jewish Community Council, which I’m privileged to head, has a story. Many of them are struggling with affording the necessities of life seeking help with things like rent or mortgage payments, food and medical…
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Mar. 10, 2023 By Catherine Vera-Milligan I always wanted to be a small business owner. As a lifelong Brooklynite, I know how important it is to have a community rich in mom-and-pop stores. My dream came true when my partner and I opened The Coffee Shop in Greenpoint, where I could serve my fellow neighbors…
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Feb. 28, 2023 By Councilmember Crystal Hudson From 2010 to 2020, New York City saw a 9% decline in its Black population. In just the last decade, the District I represent – which includes the neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Bed-Stuy – has experienced a 20% loss in its Black…
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