Ugandans, in New York and in Africa, are trying to bring attention to the murder of gay activist David Kato.
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music has helped drive growth in the remote Brooklyn neighborhood.
For the last 20 years, Sofika Zielyk has been making Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as “pysanky,” in her East Village studio, a craft she learned from her mother.
Two decades ago, Crown Heights was best known for racial tensions and drugs. But over the past decade, the neighborhood has transformed – particularly along Franklin Avenue.
The canal is due for a cleanup and a Whole Foods is on the way. Census figures show that the boom is being fueled, at least in part, by an influx of young residents.
The fastest growing student population, English language learners, is falling behind academically in New York City. Educators are trying to increase graduation rates with after-school programs and activities to keep these students from dropping out – but budget cuts may derail progress.
