News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
CITY COLLEGE–Developers fall back on their promise of making more affordable housing for Sheepshead Bay locals, opt for a shelter instead. Story by Eman Mubarik
Sheepshead Bay Residents Continue to Fight Proposed Homeless Shelter Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Neighbors complain about an increase of drug use and robberies in Jackson Heights despite local precinct stats showing overall crime is down. Story by Samin Jabir
Jackson Heights Locals Feel Unsafe Despite Crime Going Down 2% Read More
CITY COLLEGE–The construction of a new apartment building in The Bronx is causing mixed reactions from locals, who see the need for more housing but find the noisy drills distressing. Story by Abubakary Bokum Jallow
Construction Noise in Norwood Shatters Early Morning Sleep Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Street noise complaints are seeing an increase across Bronx neighborhoods like Morris Heights, where neighbors disagree about nightly get-togethers. Story by Venus Garcia
Late Night Street Noise Divides Morris Heights Neighbors Read More
CITY COLLEGE–Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks with constituents about immigration, President Trump and the proposed Citi Field casino. Story by Anna Dovzhenko
AOC Jackson Heights Town Hall Draws Enthusiastic Crowd 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