An Intrepid Look at Vietnam
A new exhibit at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum spotlights the WW II-built ship's role during the Vietnam War.
Place: Manhattan
Clouds Amid the Friendly Skies
United Airlines Vice Chairman Jim Compton addressed customer dissatisfaction and workforce strife.
Mortician Leaves ‘em Smiling
Harlem funeral director Isaiah Owens’ mission is to "make people look like they are all in heaven."
via The Nation
Punishing Push For School Sports
Bronx students are leading the charge for more school sports programs after their dean was ousted following his demands for more athletic offerings.
via NBC New York
Transgender Healthcare on Tap
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is vying to become the first medical center in the city to offer gender reassignment surgery.
via New York Daily News
Baltimore Unrest’s Local Echoes
New Yorkers spoke out about the case of Freddie Gray, who died in police custody, as some faced arrest during demonstrations in Manhattan.
UWS Traffic Safety Fears Grow
Pedestrian fatalities jumped on the Upper West Side last year, even as they dropped citywide amid the start of the mayor's Vision Zero program.
via City Limits
Questions Trail Charter School
The operator of a charter school set to open a branch in Harlem faced critics in Connecticut.