News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
CITY COLLEGE–“When we first came, the Bengali community here was so strong,” said a longtime Borough Park resident. “But rent hikes are forcing many families to move out.” Story by Rifah Hussain
Brooklyn’s Bengali Community Faces Challenges with Rising Rent Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Despite the “freedom” delivery gigs provide New Yorkers, the lack of benefits, sick pay and steady work are financially debilitating – even with government regulations in place to raise hourly wages. Story by Jana Elsayed
Financial Life Feels Shaky For App-Based Delivery Workers Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–In honor of Black History Month, students learn makeup tips that compliment darker skin complexions and empower them to explore their gender expression. Story by Shannon Dyett
LGBTQ+ Center Holds Makeup Workshop Read More
QUEENS COLLEGE — Over half of NYC’s Asian American population reported being insulted, harassed, threatened, or physically attacked in 2023 because of their race or ethnicity. Story by Apolline Lamy
Asian American Community Reflects on Deadly Atlanta Shooting Three Years Later Read More
CITY COLLEGE — People were reluctant to talk about how the fruit selling is organized. But women told us that a man they call “El Señor” picks up the fruit at 3 a.m. and delivers it to women on the street corners. Story by Lizbeth Fuentes Ascencio
Migrant Women Become Fruit Sellers in the South Bronx Read More
HUNTER COLLEGE — “Ramadan is not merely a period of fasting; it is a time of spiritual reflection, renewal, and communal solidarity,” said Naqvi, a junior studying Biology. Story by Nikole Rose Rajgor
Ramadan Mubarak! Breaking Fast at Hunter College Read More