via City Limits
‘Brain Waste’ Growing Among N.Y. Immigrants
Muhammed Rufai Batmanoglu, an Uber driver who lives in Staten Island, is one of many immigrants in New York who can't find work that uses their education.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rikers and Beyond
With the city's notorious lockup set for eventual closure, our team examines the state of – and future of – incarceration in New York.
via NPR's The Salt
Community Gardeners and Developers Seek Common Space
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration between builders and planters.
via The Forward
Seeking Their Place in the U.S., but Finding Opioids
Some young Russian-speaking Jews in New York are turning to powerful painkillers amid their search for identity.
Telling New York Stories Inside-Out
Check out our series of videos that capture, in 360-degree images, the virtual reality of life for various New Yorkers – from disabled athletes to the stars of a drag show.
Urban Coyotes Spur Walks on the Wild Side
The story of Hal, the coyote who made it to Central Park, inspires annual treks by fans determined to retrace his steps.
Hidden Gems of New York City
Our reporters give the lowdown on out-of-the-way city spots where you can find everything from cookies to art-bedecked elevators to a moment of Zen.
via City Limits
NIGHTTIME NYC: New York After Dark
In the city that never sleeps, the recent repeal of the Cabaret Law is a landmark for some night-owls. But after-hours New York isn't just one big party.