Switch to remote learning a new challenge for Spanish-speaking families in NYC
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
NYC's iconic street ball courts go quiet during pandemic
In the six weeks since New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's actions, iconic street ball landmarks such as Rucker Park in Harlem, Brooklyn's Gersh Park, "The Cage" on West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, Dyckman Park in Washington Heights and others have all been void of the typical soundtrack that help usher in the spring warmup across the five boroughs.
2 two men found dead on NYC subway trains
Two men, both believed to be homeless, were found dead in New York City subway trains in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
Beloved Manhattan bar Coogan's permanently closed
Coogan's announced on its Facebook page that COVID-19 had forced it to close—but not just temporarily.
Bilingual coronavirus testing site opens in Washington Heights
SOMOS is a network of 2,400 physicians who care for almost 1 million patients in underserved communities across New York City.
A race to deliver food to the elderly left alone
The coronavirus pandemic has kept loved ones apart, younger family members fearful of bringing the disease to older relatives who may be so much more susceptible. That's driven Carla Brown even more to make sure those elderly are receiving the care they need through her meals-on-wheels program that has seen an increase in deliveries in recent weeks.
Guardian Angels hit the streets of New York City amid coronavirus outbreak
Guardian Angels are walking car-to-car on E trains in the New York City subway system to make sure that homeless people had food, water, and other essentials.
Massive police response in Washington Heights after man shot
Police in tactical gear have converged on West 163rd Street off Amsterdam Ave. in Washington Heights.
Elementary school in Washington Heights providing laundry service to students
An elementary school in Washington Heights is offering on-site washer and dryer for families to use.
Go high atop the George Washington Bridge as it's restored
FOX 5 was given rare access to the GWB, joined by the team at the Port Authority that oversees it, for a one-of-a-kind look at the “Restoring the George” project. It’s a roughly $2 billion, ten-year program consisting of eleven major projects. The goal is to rehabilitate essentially the entire structure.
Upper Manhattan subway stop reopens after a year of work
An Upper Manhattan subway stop has reopened after nearly a year of work to replace elevators, improve lighting and make other repairs.
168th Street subway stop reopens
After nearly a year of work, the 1 train stop at 168th street reopened on Friday, ahead of schedule.
4 charged in NY dogfighting ring as 29 dogs are rescued
An Upper Manhattan building superintendent, a veterinary worker and two other men have been charged with running a dogfighting ring after authorities said an identity theft investigation yielded an animal-abuse case.
Affordable NYC neighborhoods
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market? StreetEasy crunched the numbers to find the best options while also offering new graduates some advice.