Latin festival explores the roots of Hip Hop
When one thinks of Latin music, most think about the familiar rhythms of mambo or Salsa. But there’s another kind of music whose Hispanic roots are less well known: Hip…
Melrose honors community activists at “Nos Quedamos Way”
Dozens of people braved rain and hot weather to attend the annual “We Are Melrose” festival in Saturday. After the performances by poets, musicians, and dancers, the community organization gave…
City’s plan to go carbon neutral by 2035 faces tough questions in Mott Haven
The threat of climate change became more apparent than ever this week for New Yorkers, as smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouded the city for the second time in a month.…