News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–The MTA has wrapped up its public hearings on the IBX transit line, with most commuters on board with its construction; next stop: an environmental review process. Story by Massimo Ranieri
Interborough Express on Track To Connect Brooklyn and Queens Read More
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
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Till Aug. 30, the Center for Brooklyn History will have on display the stories of enslaved people, portraits of their descendants and other archives. Story by Shannon Williams
Tracing the History of Slavery in Brooklyn Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–For one night in February, the “Who in the World Has Any Talent” show brought a packed audience memorable laughs through unconventional performances. Story by Rami Mansi
A Talent Show Brings Original Comedy to Brooklyn Read More
BARUCH COLLEGE–A late bloomer known as a “corpse flower” drew long lines for visitors to experience the “dead rat” smell of its first bloom since arriving at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 2018. Story by Julia Aiello
Rare ‘Corpse Flower’ Briefly Takes NYC By the Nose Read More
BROOKLYN COLLEGE–Over 40 artworks created by BC faculty are on display, showcasing Brooklyn through an on-campus exhibition called “Urban Contours.” Story by Nicolas Tapasco
‘Urban Contours’: A Reflection of the Borough at Brooklyn College Read More