New Yorkers Aren’t Quite Ready to Reopen: ‘The Stakes Are Very High’
Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations may have declined in New York, but many residents say they need several safety measures in place before the state reopens. Read more ›
New Yorkers Think Worst of COVID-19 Is Over (But Still Want a Vaccine)
Food insecurity remains high in New York City, with Latinx/Hispanic households and lower income families being impacted most. Read more ›
You Can Thank This Man for the Brooklyn Bridge
A new biography of Brooklyn Bridge creator John Roebling is the first to be published in more than 50 years. Read more ›
NYC Is Ramping Up COVID-19 Testing, But It’s Still Not Enough, Survey Finds
Researchers say COVID-19 is critical in containing the virus and easing social distancing restrictions. And testing shouldn't only be available to those showing symptoms. Read more ›
New Yorkers Are Divided On When to Reopen the Economy
A new survey found that most New Yorkers believe the state should wait until the threat of COVID-19 is over before reopening non-essential businesses. Read more ›
1 in 3 New Yorkers Are Unable to Pay Their Rent Due to COVID-19 Job Loss
New Yorkers are experiencing job loss, housing and food insecurity, racism, and mental health stress as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. But many say they wouldn't take a vaccine for the illness. Read more ›
New Yorkers Hopeless About Future as Food Access Wanes Amid COVID
New Yorkers are concerned for their loved ones as job loss, food challenges, and depression rattles the state amid COVID-19. Read more ›
‘Poor Queer Studies’: Away from Elitism, Toward Anti-Racist Education
Professor Matt Brim's latest book, "Poor Queer Studies" confronts elitism in higher education and highlights the importance of prioritizing minoritized students in the field of queer studies. Read more ›
The Startling History of Jewish Burial In New York
In the 17th century, the first Jews who arrived in New York asked for a special burial place for their dead. Centuries later, Jewish burial in the city tells a broader story about life in America. Read more ›