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3 days ago — A lottery for studios and one-bedrooms in Woodside, Queens can give eligible New Yorkers a chance to buy co-ops at between $25K and $41K. The waiting list for Big Six Towers reopened earlier this month, and closes in a few days. New Yorkers who apply and are selected in the lottery will get a chance….
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The myth of “Black jobs”: Unpacking race, jobs, and political rhetoric. For months, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s comment that immigrants are taking “Black jobs” has been the butt of jokes. Epicenter NYC spoke with local experts and Black New Yorkers about the history of this narrative. by Ambar Castillo September 9 ...
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Lexington School for the Deaf aims to reduce these obstacles by serving families’ basic needs. by Ambar Castillo October 21, 2024. Your guide to all things NYC schools and student resources, delivered in an approachable and easily understandable manner, with insights from parents and educators. Out Wednesdays. * indicates required.
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Epicenter NYC connects New Yorkers to news, information and each other. We listen and share tips across an array of platforms, from flyers, podcasts and newsletters, to vaccine drives and insider tours. Our on-the-ground ambassadors report, organize events and discover cool things across New York City and equip our neighbors with tools and ...
Bullying 101: The signs, when to step in, and how schools and …
3 days ago — According to stopbullying.gov, about 19.2% of students ages 12 to 18 enrolled in grades sixth through 12 experienced bullying nationwide during the 2021-2022 school year. While this number is lower than at the beginning of the last decade, it still affects many of our youth both physically and mentally. According to the Centers for Disease ...
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Jul 22, 2024 — 2022 Midterm Elections: Live Results Epicenter-NYC Podcast BECOME A MEMBER Become a Member Our content is free to read, and we have some pretty cool membership features including yoga groups […]
The Section 8 waitlist is reopening. Here’s what you need to know.
Mar 4, 2024 — While the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) corruption scandal (involving the Feb. 6 arrest of 70 current and former NYCHA superintendents charged with taking bribes for no-bid micro-contracts) plays out in City Council hearings, a less shocking but more widespread housing issue is impacting New Yorkers: the lack of affordable housing. But relief for residents hoping to get on the ...
What’s really going on with NYC crime - Epicenter NYC
May 23, 2024 — If something jumped from 10 to 15, it only jumped 50%. Nonetheless, the second number remains higher. And so, the crime rate, especially what we call kind of index crimes (murder or robbery, assault, rape) ticked up in a way that was marked during the pandemic and kind of in 2021 and a little bit in 2022.
Epicenter NYC Launches Foundation to Further Advance Efforts in …
Jul 10, 2024 — Epicenter NYC, an award-winning multiplatform community journalism organization, today announced the launch of the Epicenter Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will advance critical efforts in support of diverse communities.The announcement comes on the heels of Ways of Showing Up, a first-of-its-kind two-day immersive experience, presented by Epicenter NYC and Department of ...
Epicenter-NYC Secures $250,000 Mellon Foundation Grant to …
Jan 30, 2024 — Epicenter-NYC, a community journalism multiplatform initiative that launched as a newsletter in 2020 to help neighbors navigate the Covid pandemic, has been awarded $250,000 from the Mellon Foundation to establish a multipurpose community hub.