Review: ‘Histories We Carry’ intertwines a New York and Latinx upbringing
The Latinx Project at NYU artist-in-residence Estelle Maisonett’s exhibition will be on display at 20 Cooper Square until May 10.
Opinion: NYU’s new buildings represent the death of college charm
The newly-opened Paulson Center is just one example of how the dearth of beautiful Gothic architecture on college campuses is destroying the traditional university atmosphere.
Opinion: NYU needs to talk about gentrification
More university resources should be put toward educating students who aren’t from New York about the role they play in perpetuating gentrification.
Blank Street Coffee: Symbol of gentrification or new neighborhood staple?
What happens when you leave a Sternie, $67 million and an automated coffee machine in a room together? Blank Street Coffee.
The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy
The shocking number of piña colada stations at the Feast of San Gennaro 2021 may reflect more than just a dying tradition.
Opinion: De Blasio’s rezoning plan is gentrification in the making
Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged to increase access to affordable housing for SoHo, NoHo and Chinatown residents with a controversial upzoning plan. The plan, however, will likely instead increase gentrification in NYU’s backyard and reduce net affordable housing. The City Planning Commision should reject it outright.
Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine
Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
The Traces of Voluntourism in Project Outreach
Community service programs like Project Outreach at NYU can create a false sense of connection to communities you don’t belong to.
New York’s Indie Bookstores Survive by Promoting Community, Providing Experience
As rent hikes and Amazon pose a continuous threat to the city’s independent bookstores, small business owners tune into community interests and re-define what a bookstore can be.
Ghosts Face Gentrification in ‘Where Do All the Ghosts Go?’
In Barbara’s Kahn’s dark comedy, an eclectic group of ghosts who call the St. Denis building home must team up with a young lesbian couple to find new dwellings to haunt before the historic building is demolished.
Amazon Backs Out of Long Island City Deal
One student, a native of Queens, had conflicting feelings about the deal that would directly impact his decision concerning post-graduation housing.
Queens Residents Protest Amazon’s Arrival
Protestors gathered on a rainy Monday afternoon in Long Island City to protest the impending arrival of Amazon's new headquarters.
