New York 4 Social Change

In larger cities that are always undergoing some form of change, gentrification is always linked in the conversation. Gentrification is just one of the things that comes with diversification of a growing area, however at a certain point it becomes difficult. At a certain stage, the influx of new inhabitants …

The Problem In 2018, 44 percent of renting NYC households were rent burdened (meaning they spent 30% or more of their income on housing) and 23% of households were severely rent burdened (meaning they spent half of their income or more on housing); this was with Section 8 vouchers and …

Introduction  Although it can be hard to imagine the horrors of nuclear war, with 12,700 active nuclear warheads  in the world, the threat of a nuclear bomb being dropped is a very real global concern. Yet, it is one many forget to acknowledge, until a foreboding message pops up in …

Gun Violence… one of the biggest issues our city faces. It leads to a rise in crime and death, leading to many citizens feeling uneasy and unsettled walking through the streets of the Big Apple. In the wake of the decision that the Supreme Court took to overrule a major …

Introduction  Most of us have had 1 in our lives at some point. Between someone’s furry friend growing up, a pet they kept as a hobby or maybe a friend to care for, pets have all touched our lives in many different ways, and we care for them as if …

Introduction Many New Yorkers are able to travel like clockwork, muscle memory swiping their card and pushing themselves through the turnstiles, climbing the stairs to a platform and waiting for the train to rush into the station. Listening to the robotic voice call out to “Stand Clear of the Closing …

While some people want Cuomo to stay in office despite everything going on, being accused of sexual harassment is a serious matter, especially if you are a big figure in the eyes of society; it tarnishes your image and makes people have little trust in you, which is why Cuomo …