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December 10, 2019

A New Jersey Town Smells a Fight for its Future

Harrison residents have been unable to open their windows as Hydrogen Sulfide so strong that Red Bull Arena, released a statement, has filled the neighborhood. >> Harrison residents have kept their windows shut to keep out the acidic scent of Hydrogen Sulfide from seeping into their homes. The smell is so strong that the Red Bull Arena has released a statement to warn stadium-goers.

Jameson Rabbit applying his makeup backstage at the 801 Cabaret. Photo by Stephanie Leone

December 10, 2019

Drag Queens Reign as the New Faces of Key West

Drag is flourishing as a new tourism staple in Key West, Florida. The widespread allure of drag queens has brought new audiences, but it’s also come with a shift in culture to this small town’s legendary drag scene. 

December 10, 2019

Bed-Stuy Organizers and Activists Say ‘Food Sovereignty’ is the Antidote to Food Deserts

Bed-Stuy, one of Brooklyn's most populous neighborhoods, is a multicultural landscape dotted with parks and gardens, places of worship, recreation centers, ethnic eateries, and a swell of new business. So, why is fresh, healthful food so hard to come by?

An image dated Nov. 2019, shows the outside of Brentwood High School in Brentwood, New York.

December 10, 2019

Tired of Being Used: Brentwood Residents Defend their Town’s Reputation

“If I say, “I’m from Brentwood,’ I get a negative connotation. Sometimes I like to play it off and say, ‘Yea, I'm from the hood.’”

December 10, 2019

Harlem School Hosts Annual Harvest Fest Celebrating Many Cultures

Global Community Charter School in Harlem, New York hosted its annual Harvest Fest celebration with food, fun, and facts from […]