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NYC Senior Centers Stuck in Post-COVID Reopening Limbo: ‘It’s Mayhem’

Reuven Blau, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon May 31 at 8:06pm EDTby THE CITY Senior center providers are in the dark on when the de Blasio administration will allow them to fully reopen, even as the city pushes…

‘We’re Coming for You’: For Public Health Officials, a Year of Threats and Menace

Anna Maria Barry-Jester   April 25, 2021 [Editor’s note: This article contains strong language that readers might find offensive or disturbing.] SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. — Dr. Gail Newel looks back on the past year and struggles to articulate exactly…

March 24th, Join Cornell Tech in “Ghost Road: Beyond the Driverless Car”

The Jacobs Institute Urban Tech Hub at Cornell Tech2021 Mobility Roundtable   March 24, 12pm to 1:15pm The Ghost Road:AVs and Urban Mobility Markets   Industry titans Alphabet, Amazon, and GM are on the verge of rolling out robotaxis across North America. Cities…

Starting March 24th, Carter Burden Network Caregivers Support Group

Beginning March 24th and continuing weekly, the Carter Burden Network offers a conference call for caregiver support.

Meet Your Mayor: Find the Candidates Who Say They’ll Build the Future NYC You Want

Ann Choi, Will Welch, and Mónica Cordero, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 21 at 10:07pm EDTby THE CITY THE CITY is asking City Hall contenders where they stand on tough decisions — and helping you find the…

Naomi Imbrogno: A Roosevelt Islander’s Appeal for Solidarity with the AAPI Community

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As a long-time resident of our beloved diverse and multi-cultural Roosevelt Island, I am appalled and outraged at the shocking massacre that took place in Atlanta on Tuesday. It is evident that the mass murderer chose…

CUNY’s STEM Graduates Nearly Double in a Decade but Disparities Persist, Study Finds

Gabriel Sandoval, THE CITY This article was originally published on Nov 24 at 10:00am EST by THE CITY Graduates of science and tech disciplines nearly doubled in the last decade at the public City University of New York, but racial…

Discover Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York City in 2021

The little known Conservatory Garden in Central Park is a New York City treasure, a quiet place too few enjoy. Let’s take a look.