NYC Celebrates Hope And Perseverance With ‘Hometown Heroes' Parade

The New Yorkers who kept the city going during some of its darkest days got their moment in the sun on Wednesday.

See You At Voterfest: Our Civic Newsroom Is Headed Outdoors

You are officially invited to Voterfest 2021!

Hicham Aboutaam: The Beauty of Central Park

Hicham Aboutaam, New York local on one of his favorite places in New York City - Central Park. Many haven't been there in a while.

Local Organizations Going All Out To Combat COVID Crisis In India

With more than 350,000 daily new cases, the nation is on pace to see more than one million deaths by midsummer.

#ItStartedWithWords Campaign to Kick off “Liberation 75"

TODAY: May 4 at NOON ET Marks A Global Moment Of Sharing #ItStartedWithWords Campaign, Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of Liberation

Singh wins a Christopher Award for "Fauja Singh Keeps Going"

Illustrated by Baljinder Kaur the book is one of 12 representing 17 authors & illustrators in the Awards' 72nd year

Experiencing Racism As A Child Was Traumatic, But These Young Voices Are Helping Me Heal

The boys eventually grew tired of their racist taunts and jumped into their car. Once they rumbled away, my classmate gave me a pep talk.

Bridging The Digital Divide: New York City 12-Year-Old Starts Movement To Get Students In Need Laptops

Remote learning is still a fact of life for countless students, and still many of them don't have access to laptops.

City Harvest Releases One-Year Report on Pandemic Food Insecurity

"It Takes a City to Feed a City: One Year of Feeding New Yorkers During a Pandemic," Released by New York's City's Largest Food Rescue

Overdose Deaths During Pandemic Remain Untallied

CUNY researchers also discovered reduced visits to needle exchanges among the population using drugs down 24% since the pandemic began.

Author Jeannie Gaffigan Honored with a Christopher Award

"When Life Gives You Pears" is one of 11 books by 16 authors and illustrators in the Awards' 71st Year

"Be Epic, Choose Love" - Get Inspired and Donate A Book

As the author of "Be Epic, Choose Love," for each hard cover book purchased through my site, a paperback book will be donated.

Growing Up on Bank Street - Thomas Slatin Inspired By His Roots

Photographer and writer Thomas W.P. Slatin, inspired by his parents and friends Charles Kuralt, Allen Ginsberg and Judith Edelman.

NY Leukemia Survivor Meets Stem Cell Donor Who Saved His Life

Manhattan transplant recipient and Florida donor meet for first time at Gift of Life Marrow Registry’s ‘Steps for Life 5k’ in Boca Raton

Sobibor, to get Exclusive NY Screening

First Russian Oscar Contender About Holocaust to get Exclusive New York Screening

FIDF National Gala In NYC Raises Over $32 Million For Soldiers

IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eisenkot was scheduled to speak, but had to return to Israel due to recent security developments

Stay True, Perspective from an American Writer and Photographer

Thomas W.P. Slatin discusses the importance of pursuing one's true talents and abilities, and "staying true" in doing work one loves.

Shankar Rajendran on How New York City Does Social Media Right

Cities are increasingly using social media to interact with their citizens and New York is a perfect example of how successful this can be

Investors Need Ballast in their Portfolio

With Outlook for Stocks Dicey, Investors Need Safe Options. A safe way to boost yield using fixed-rate annuities.

11 NY Innovators Selected for Prestigious Global Summit

They will join over 150 of the Jewish world’s leading young innovators at the ROI Summit in Jerusalem

For 5th Night of Hanukkah, NGO Urges Focus On Hungry Israeli Kids

New campaign launches today to capitalize on growing Hanukkah charity tradition

New York Area Leaders Visit Israel for Look into Soldiers' Lives

FIDF National Leadership Mission, Nov. 10-17, meets with Israeli military leaders

Watch: High-Tech Ferries To Take Strain Off NYC Commuting

Ferry stops are being built in Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.

NFL’s Fumbles Cause TV Ratings Tumbles

Politics, viewing habits, protests and player antics are among the reasons cited by media pros and fans.

Zara Employees Vote to Unionize in New York City

The clothing store now has its first union in NYC.

Manhattan Group Urges Parents to Talk to Their Children About Race

A common misconception is that kids can't handle the conversation or that they're too sensitive, says Border Crossers.