via The Ring
She’s Fighting Gender Pay Gap in Boxing
Heather Hardy, the World Boxing Organization featherweight champion, has been on the front lines of the fight for pay equity in boxing.
Place: Brooklyn
Special Report: Climate Countdown
New York City is highly vulnerable to the intensifying threat of climate change.
via amNY
A Naughty Comic-Con in Coney Island
At the international Nerdlesque Festival, burlesque performers from around the world converge on Brooklyn.
via amNewYork
In East New York, the Sound of Violin Music
Participants in a new program to teach the violin to children in Brooklyn recently held their first concert.
via Brooklyn Eagle
Rezonings Tied to Segregation, Critics Say
The city is refusing to consider the demographic and racial impact of its rezoning projects, advocates say.
via Gothamist
Don’t Blame the Victim in Crashes: Families
Families of pedestrians and cyclists killed by cars say it is painful when coverage blames the victim.
The Once and Future Rail Track in Brooklyn
Freight rail advocates see a golden opportunity for growth along the Bay Ridge Branch of the New York & Atlantic Railway.
via Brooklyn Eagle
End of Line for Youth Football League
Parents' fears of head injuries have hurt participation in the Brooklyn Hurricanes, a football team for young people.