Rich Playground, Poor Playground
Our special report examines how neighborhood disparities are reflected in city parks.
Topic: Politics
via Brooklyn Bureau
Vito Lopez’s Complex Legacy
Some call him a hero, other call him a villain. But the disgraced former political powerhouse changed the face of Bushwick.
NYCity Snapshot: How Can the New Mayor Help You?
Our reporters asked scores of New Yorkers: What is one thing the next mayor can do to make your life better? The answers proved as diverse as the city itself.
via Bronx Bureau
Split Ballot For Disabled Voters
Some disabled voters say they're not getting enough help with the new ballot system. Others are pleased.
Families Rally for Detainees
Relatives of detained immigrants seeking asylum rallied outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's Manhattan office in search of help for their loved ones.
via The Nabe
Free Food for the Furloughed
Cochinita Tacos in Clinton Hill is helping out federal employees during the government shutdown by offering free burritos.
via Our Town Downtown
Shutdown Shuts Out Vendors
The closure of the Statue of Liberty, forced by the government shutdown, means a huge drop in business for street vendors, many of them veterans.
Veterans Fight for Benefits
Amid the government shutdown, military organizations and local politicians joined forces at a Veteran Affairs forum in the Bronx to push on several fronts for help for those who served their country.