By Elisabeth Rosenthal and Hannah Norman KFF Health News Amid the challenges of adulthood, one rite of passage is unique to the United States: the need to find your own health insurance by the time you turn 26. That is the age at which the Affordable Care Act declares that young adults generally must get off their family’s […] The post Why young Americans dread turning 26: Health insurance chaos appeared first on North Carolina Health News.| North Carolina Health News
Nolan Hanson couldn't shake the feeling of "dread and doom" when his colleague didn't show up to work in March. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. Winter still gripped New York City when the boxer arrived at Gleason's Gym for one of his shifts, only to realize that another trainer — and a dear friend of his — was nowhere to be found. It wasn't like Talap Mamyrkanov to ditch work without notice, as Hanson says, "he was never si...| Advocate.com
This story is part of Summer & THE CITY, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. For anyone who hasn’t been to the Gowanus Canal lately, the scene may come as a shock: Tall apartment buildings line the banks of […] The post An Acoustic Playground Gets Dirty on the Gowanus Canal appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.| THE CITY – NYC News
Thousands gathered in Brooklyn on Sept. 1 to dance before dawn in the annual J’ouvert parade. Kicking off at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park under the cover of darkness, New Yorkers partook in the traditional carnival celebration, which saw legions of revelers march down Flatbush Avenue to Eastern Parkway and along Empire Boulevard. Rubbing oil and throwing paint and powder at one another, partygoers twirled and frolicked in a rush of color and the dawn light. The oil and paint are meant ...| amNewYork
Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck an NYPD sergeant who was directing traffic in Brooklyn on Sunday. According to law enforcement sources, the officer was directing traffic at Schenectady and Church Avenues in East Flatbush at around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 31 when the collision occurred. The sergeant, assigned to the 67th Precinct, was struck from behind by a black sedan with orange license plates, authorities said. The sedan then fled the scene. The victim was taken to K...| amNewYork
New York residents may want to keep a lid on their lavish lifestyle these days, as thieves are getting more clever with how they go about pulling off some of their high-stakes heists in the city that never sleeps. According to Gothamist, a woman living in the Cypress Hill public housing complex in Brooklyn was […]| Hip-Hop Wired
We interviewed artists Melissa Joseph and Baseera Khan to dive deeper into their practices and the impact of the UOVO Prize on their careers Since it was launched in 2019, the UOVO …| COOL HUNTING®
Brooklyn Roots Collective Brings 20,000 Square Feet of Sustainable, Plant-Based Living to Bushwick Just when you think you’ve seen it all in NYC’s plant-based scene, something entirely new comes along. Brooklyn Roots Collective, located on the Bushwick–East Williamsburg border (100 Scott Ave.), is setting a new standard for sustainable, community-driven spaces with its 20,000-square-foot venue […] The post Inside Brooklyn Roots Collective: NYC’s New Hub for Sustainable Vegan Living ...| VegansBaby
In case you missed the memo, NYC is now officially “humid subtropical,” which means August could behave, or not at all. Either way, when the sun peeks out and the air feels semi-decent, take advantage. This week, head to uptown thrift pop-ups, Bed-Stuy block parties, sober day-dancing, anime hangs in Sunset Park, and more. Free Clothing Pop-Up for National Thrift Day Sunday, August 17, 1:00 p.m., Recirculation, 876 Riverside Dr, Manhattan Shop five secondhand pieces for free while supplie...| Okayplayer
The trail that begins in Brooklyn and leads to an ashram in the Far East was most famously travelled by author Elizabeth Gilbert, who wrote about it in her wildly popular book Eat, Pray Love. But she was of course not the first to take that journey, as Americans have been finding appeal in the ... Read more| LIFE
Discover the finest Art Nouveau treasures in The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, on view at The Long Island Museum from June| Events Local
A 77-year-old woman drowned at Manhattan Beach on Monday night, police said, days after a teen drowned at nearby Coney Island Beach. Parks Enforcement Patrol spotted Sheepshead Bay resident Liudmila Marchenko "in distress" on the shoreline at about 6:15 p.m. and told lifeguards, who pulled her from the water and started CPR, officials said.…| amNewYork
Local's mega guide to 14 of the best breweries in Brooklyn that you need to visit in 2024 if you want to enjoy the best Brooklyn breweries of all.| Travel New York Now
Summer walks have me thinking about worm sex. I witnessed it in Brooklyn, but never in Wisconsin, where I now reside. Enjoy this post from 2012. It’s timeless because, well, worm sex is timeless. | The Last Word On Nothing
Centering Black youth and community, award-winning author and illustrator Javaka Steptoe visited Minneapolis to share his art and children's literature.| UNICORN RIOT
Chakriya Un and Alexander Chaparro’s Khmer cuisine in Crown Heights looks to make space for the Cambodian community. The post The Big Bong Theory appeared first on Edible Manhattan.| Edible Manhattan
The elegant triumphal arch that graces the southern end of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza near Prospect Park bears few obvious hallmarks of the fraught process that brought it to fruition.... READ MORE| Yale University Press
Rio Kobayashi and Luke Malaney each make sculptural furniture that exists somewhere between art, design, and carpentry. They're pieces that serve a function but at the same time question function: What should an object actually do? Where does its purpose lie? It’s a blurry line — or maybe not even a line at all. While they come from different backgrounds — Malaney is originally a Long Islander who lives in Brooklyn, while Kobayashi grew up in Japan and is currently based in London — t...| Sight Unseen
For many New Yorkers, homeownership feels like a step towards true independence. No landlord to comment on your pets or decor choices, control over what repairs are done and when, and a general sense of autonomy when it comes to your property. But that’s where the NYC Tax Lien Sale: a lien sale on unpaid […] The post Are You At Risk of Losing Your Home Through NYC’s Tax Lien Sale? appeared first on CitySignal.| CitySignal
Last week, RentHop released its latest edition of the Most Expensive Rental Zip Codes nationwide. Each year, RentHop analyzes the 100 most expensive zip codes across the country and then orders them based on their average rents for two- and one-bedroom apartments. The report also highlights the top 10 list with the ten most expensive […] The post Most Expensive Zip Codes in New York City appeared first on CitySignal.| CitySignal
Amazing places to see cherry blossoms in NYC this spring including information on all the cherry blossom festivals happening around the city.| Your Brooklyn Guide
Four New York City neighborhoods poised to see a major real estate boom in 2025. Looking at rental trends, planned construction and other i| CitySignal
I came across a sparrow yesterday on the busy corner near B&A’s daycare on the way to pick them up. It looked like a tiny pile of leaves on the concrete, and people kept coming *this close* to stepping on it by accident. I realized what it was in exactly the same moment as a…| Piper Haywood
BB’s second snowman, just slightly taller than him! I think we’ve come a long way since last year. Next year, we’re going to work on our emotional reaction to the realization that other kids might take the carrot and the snowman will melt eventually. ❤️| Piper Haywood
The average New Yorker hardly pays attention to what vehicles pass on the road. Traffic is considered just another hazard in the life of a metropolitan| Bushwick Daily
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is calling on New York City residents to apply for positions on Brooklyn’s 18 community boards. These boards are| Bushwick Daily
Titanium – David Guetta ft. Sia You shoot me down but I won’t fall, I am titanium This blog will appear in my forthcoming book ‘Camberwell Carrot Juice’. Check back for details! RB| Magicmenagerie's Blog
This is a mega-post about our daughter AB’s arrival a little over two months ago, with a bit about BB’s birth three years ago thrown in. I wanted to note| Piper Haywood
Cool things to do in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn from where to eat, what to do, and other cool points of interest in this Brooklyn neighborhood.| Your Brooklyn Guide
For the past three years I’ve been playing pickup soccer most Sundays and Thursdays at the park a block away from my apartment in Park Slope. I met the guys who run it at the corner bar The G…| Rob Penty
Shot on expired efke IR820 film. Usually I post descriptions of the places I photograph. Today, however, the location is not particularly important nor interesting. These photos were shot on a roll of expired Efke IR820 film. Efke was a brand of film manufactured by Fotokemika in Samobor, a small town next to Zagreb. Efke was synonymous with photography in Yugoslavia, and Fotokemika produced Efke film for over 60 years, Read More The post Brooklyn, September 2017 appeared first on Vlado Vince.| Vlado Vince
BMT Brighton Line / BMT Franklin Avenue Line, Brooklyn, November 2016 The post BMT Brighton Line, November 2016 appeared first on Vlado Vince.| Vlado Vince
I began showing up at Achilles NYC—a running/walking/rolling group that pairs disabled athletes with volunteer guides—last summer after many years away. I was sporadic until I met a young woman named Gillian. On our second run, we flirted with the idea of doing the NYC Marathon. She’s doing Chicago like a month before, and said something along the lines of:…| M. Leona Godin
Looking for a way to keep your littles busy? You've come to the right place! Here is a round-up of the best museums in Brooklyn for kids.| New York Dearest
From sandwiches to wood-fired pizzas to pitas, you can get a lot of delicious dishes at the lunch spots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!| New York Travel Guides
Looking for things to do at night in Williamsburg, Brooklyn? From enjoying music to bowling to playing games, these are the best nighttime activities!| New York Travel Guides
You'll find the best vegan bakeries in Brooklyn in this guide. These spots have vegan donuts, cakes, cookies, croissants, desserts, & more!| Veggies Abroad | Vegan Travel & Tours
There are many great ice cream shops in Brooklyn where you can get delicious ice cream, including gelato, soft serve, sundaes, sorbet, and more!| New York Travel Guides
Looking for date ideas in Brooklyn? There's a lot to do for couples, including roller skating, playing an escape game, enjoying a view, and more!| New York Travel Guides
A neighborhood guide to all the best things to do in Greenpoint, Brooklyn including where to go, what to eat, entertainment & nightlife, and where to stay.| Your Brooklyn Guide
Check out all the best things to do in Gowanus, one of Brooklyn's most trendy and creative hubs with cool bars, restaurants, venues, and galleries.| Your Brooklyn Guide
Bushwick is NYC's experimental arts hub with a beer heritage. Learn about the neighborhood while getting great photos and growing your Instagram following!| NYC Photo Journeys
If you’re in or near Brooklyn tonight, I hope you’ll drop by to hear personal essays by me and some other excellent writers and storytellers . . . Monday, September 30: 7:30-10:30 pm , 603 Vanderbilt Ave., Brooklyn At the “Back to School”...| Sinister Regard
Meet, Semilla, Eater’s newest four star restaurant, as declared by Ryan Sutton (that’s me). What’s significant about Pamela Yung and Jose Ramirez-Ruiz’s vegetable-heavy establishment is its price; $75 for about 10-courses, which is less than what you’ll pay for a strip steak ($61) and a salad ($15) at Minetta Tavern. Think about that. (Photo: Daniel Krieger/Eater).| THE PRICE HIKE
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A 30+ year local's guide to all of the best things to do in Coney Island and top Coney Island attractions with a free map for you to use too!| Girl With The Passport
Looking for free things to do in Brooklyn? From music to art to unique sights, these are the best activities that are completely free!| New York Travel Guides
Looking for things to do in Prospect Heights? Whether you love art, nature, or something else, there are incredible activities in the neighborhood!| New York Travel Guides
If you’re in or near Brooklyn tonight, I hope you’ll drop by Branded Saloon to hear personal essays by me and some other excellent writers and storytellers . . . Monday, September 30: 7:30-10:30 pm. Write This Down: A Creative Nonfiction Reading Series. Branded Saloon, 603 Vanderbilt Ave., Brooklyn. At the “Back to School” edition of this new nonfiction series, I’ll be reading “Words and Phrases You...| William Shunn
Easy to follow guide to Dyker Heights Christmas Lights including tips for visiting, how to get there, & where the best houses are!| Your Brooklyn Guide
I’m delighted to say that Joanna Ebenstein of Morbid Anatomy has invited me to be scholar in residence at the Morbid Anatomy Library in Brooklyn for April 2014. Having been an admirer of Joan…| Sick City Project
These best views in NYC at night allow you to take in a Manhattan skyline view while seeing the lights of New York City.| Jessie on a Journey | Solo Female Travel Blog
