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Where to donate toys (or pick one up) in NYC this holiday season
The holidays mean dozens of opportunities for New Yorkers to donate new toys, books or games, drop off wish list items or attend free community giveaways. And it matters more than ever: Recent data released by the Advocates for Children of New York shows a record number of the city’s students — more than 150,000…
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This week, the Trump administration fired eight judges who worked in the immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza, a site already made infamous in recent months by the federal agents who have lain in wait to arrest immigrants coming or going from court dates – including some who were seized after judges had dismissed the…
An assault on Jackson Heights and our way of life in Queens
Jackson Heights woke up to the sound of helicopters. Almost instantly, there were posts on Facebook and text messages reporting sightings of ICE at 89th Street and 34th Avenue. ICE agents had actually arrived before then, entering the neighborhood in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 4. Long before TV trucks showed up, tinted…
Meet the teen behind the NYC Transit Club: A group bringing young train lovers together across the city
Many kids get a kick out of trains. Now, one young man has decided to create a space for those fellow train lovers. The NYC Transit Club (NTC) will launch in early 2026 and is currently recruiting founding members ages 8-18 who are self-proclaimed transit nerds. Ryan Balfe, now 15, has been interested in trains…
New 24/7 Long Island center opens for mental health and overdose crises
Getting any sort of help for mental health or substance use issues is always hard, and even more so in a crisis. Getting the right level of help can be harder still: A visit to a doctor or an emergency room may not be enough, but the prospect of inpatient hospitalization can scare many patients…
Where to volunteer or donate in NYC this Thanksgiving and beyond
Community groups, mutual aid collectives and nonprofits across the city are preparing holiday meals, offering emergency support and distributing essentials — and many could use help, given a recent rise in demand. Thanksgiving is a high-pressure time for service organizations, especially in a year marked by budget cuts and SNAP benefit disruptions. Whether you’re able…
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