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 fastest growing student population, English language learners, is falling behind – and funding reductions may derail progress.
Ugandans, in New York and in Africa, are trying to bring attention to the murder of gay activist David Kato.
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 Brooklyn neighborhood has long been known for its Italian traditions. But a new wave of French immigrants is transforming this community into Little Paris. Will the newcomers stay?
QUEENS – For years, Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood has been known as Little Poland. But another burgeoning Polish community is just 40 minutes away, in Ridgewood, which is now attracting young Polish residents looking for traditional culture with a modern twist.
