New York City
October 1, 2025
Proposed Reclassification Supports Swimmable Conditions in the Gowanus Canal, Despite Toxic History
The Gowanus Canal, a historically toxic waterway bordering Red Hook, Cobble Hill, and Gowanus, could soon be reclassified as swimmable, according to a plan from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
October 9, 2024
Preserving Tradition: The Diverse Landscape of Indian Dining in New York City
South Asian chefs are bringing elevated Indian dining to food-curious New Yorkers. What will happen to the old-fashioned Indian eateries?
November 1, 2023
Budget Cuts to NYC Parks Would Disproportionately Affect Marginalized Communities, Activists Say
“The problem in our city is that we have never treated our parks and funded them like the essential spaces they are."
October 23, 2023
Teddy Siegel: Flushing Out Inequities in New York City’s Bathroom Crisis
When you got to go in NYC, Teddy Siegel has got your back and your bum.
September 27, 2023
Being a Dominatrix Pays the Bills, but Dogs Rule Her Heart
"Some clients would pay a vet bill for $1,000," she said, "and I would give them that many spanking sessions."