Bushwick Beyond the Brand
Thirty-five years ago, burned-out Bushwick was a symbol of urban blight. Today the neighborhood is on the rise, as gentrification spreads. But not all the change is for the better.
Topic: Health
Dancing Away Worries in a Flash
Breast cancer survivor Sharon Harris takes joy in flash mobs – she calls them her "anti-chemo." Her new friends call her the Flash Mob Queen.
Drag Artist Plays a New Part
When drag performer Kevin McIntyre's boyfriend got cancer, he kept dancing – even as he took on a supporting role at home.
Historic Food for Thought
Foodie and self-taught historian Sarah Lohman lived for a week on recipes from an 1878 pamphlet designed to help poor New York City tenement dwellers.
via Bushwick Daily
Stimga Hinders HIV Prevention
High rates of HIV infection in Bushwick spurred Wyckoff Heights Medical Centers' plan to open a new testing and treatment center targeting the LGBTQ community.
An Eye for the Runway
Claire Thompson battled back from an illness that threatened to take her sight and established a career as a fashion artist.
A Hunt for Affordable Groceries
Check out our interactive graphic comparing the prices of common items sold at various Crown Heights groceries.
via Gotham Gazette
Drugs Eyed at Nursing Homes
An investigation into the use of anti-psychotics at nursing homes in New York City shows the practice is widespread — and loosely regulated.