Following “Bodega-Gate,” Andrew Yang Heads For the Lower East Side

Did you catch Andrew Yang on the Lower East Side last week, touring the Essex Street Market, checking in at The Pickle Guys or hanging out at Frank’s Bike Shop on Grand Street? …

Lower East Side Celebrates Biden Victory; See How Your Neighbors Voted

When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris finally clinched Pennsylvania this morning and the Associated Press and the television networks declared the Democratic presidential ticket notorious, there were spontaneous celebrations across the city …

Kathleen Thomas, at left, and Susan King, at right, voted early at the Campos Plaza Community Center on Sunday. Photo by Kari Jensen.

New Yorkers Flock to Early Voting Stations in Droves

Not known for sitting back, New Yorkers turned out in record numbers to vote this past weekend. …

Early Voting Begins; Long Lines on the Lower East Side

There are reports of long lines across New York City, the first day of early voting for the 2020 General Election. It’s definitely the …

Artists Alliance Offers 2-for-1 Voter Registration and Census Drive at Essex Market

The Artists Alliance team is offering a 2-in-1 voter registration and census completion drive two days this month. On Saturday, Sept. 12th and Sunday, …

Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou with City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera -- on the campaign trail last month.

Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou Finally Declares Victory in Primary Election

We finally have some final outcomes from the pandemic primary. Election officials were overwhelmed with mail-in ballots for last month’s Democratic Primary. …

Congressional, State Races in Limbo Until Absentee Votes Are Counted

COVID-19 has upended just about everything in our lives. It was no different in New York’s primary election this past Tuesday. Since so many …

Vote For Grace Lee For NY State Assembly by June 23rd (Sponsored)

Grace Lee is a mother of three and community activist running for State Assembly to bring new leadership to Lower Manhattan. Click here to …

"Justice 4 George Floyd" by artist B. Peppers, featured at The Public Theater

Arts Organizations and Venues Offer Support for Black Lives Matter Protest Movement

Local arts organizations and venues are offering support for the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests happening throughout the city. Here’s a roundup of some of the organizations taking action, offering resources, and even opening up their lobbies (@openyourlobby) for use as rest stops for people participating in the marches: …

Vote For Grace Lee For State Assembly by June 23rd (Sponsored)

Grace Lee is a mother of three and community activist running for State Assembly to bring new leadership to Lower Manhattan. Click here to …