Reporting & Writing (MCA 33304-CWNT 27795)

Sixth Street Community Center, as pioneers in urban sustainability and in collaboration with a local community garden, El Jardín del Paraiso on E 5th Street between Aves C & D, run a compost program where CSA members are able to drop off their food scraps for composting.

Benefits of composting:

• reduces waste that ends up in landfills

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Marketing and Development Manager Nina Ha discusses the future for Live Arts, her humble beginnings and how she had to change her major many times before settling with cultural studies.

In a brief conversation, New York Live Arts development manager Nina Ha discusses her humble beginnings, ever changing- career direction that led to her becoming a manager for the fundraising and development department, the obstacles that come with the position and her outlook on New York Live Arts’s future.

Haiti Cultural Exchange in Brooklyn

“Rasanble” event.

Imagine a place bulldozed where you know you will have your needs met. Where you’ve created a community and were offered services to mentor and foster your routine, needs, and lifestyle.

Sadly, this is the case for many, as it has been rumored that the Emma Bowen Upper Manhattan Mental Health building on 145th Street will be demolished to build n…[Read more]

We’re breaking ground on a $33M renovation to redefine the Museum experience. A sleek,
modern entrance facing Grand Concourse & 165th Street, a continuous gallery loop, and
sustainable upgrades are just the beginning. 🚪✨

Why is this huge?

✔ Free Admission stays—making art accessible to all.

✔ New spaces to showcase more art, more voices, and…[Read more]

I have chosen The Bowery Mission in New York City for my project. This is an organization that provides food for the homeless or those who are going through a rough time. What I like most about this program is that they try to push people to do better by encouraging them to find a workplace and helping them recover from what they’re going through.…[Read more]

Sixth Street Community Center advances food access to Lower East side residents through Community Supported Agriculture or CSA. Via their collaboration with Hempworth Farm, SSCC promotes direct access to fresh produce grown in New York’s Hudson Valley. They also subsidize fruit and vegetable shares for low-income families in the local community.…[Read more]

I have chosen HCZ for my research project due to my personal experience at the organization. I have been a part of the Harlem Children’s Zone since 2017, my freshman year of high school. HCZ is an organization that provides students, starting from kindergarten, with a space to learn new skills by joining clubs like the cooking club, film club,…[Read more]

The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens (BGCMQ) serves as an important resource for Richmond Hill’s children and teens, providing safe spaces and creative activities that help young people fulfill their dreams. They specifically  cater to children ages 5 to 18 to provide a wide range of programs aimed at promoting academic success, personal…[Read more]

New York City, Art is Everywhere and You Help Paint the Picture

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) supports arts and culture across all FIVE boroughs from Harlem to Brooklyn. DCLA has been a key force in NYC’s arts scene, providing funding, resources, and creative opportunities to artists, museums, theaters, and community p…[Read more]

The Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse in the Bronx is more than a community center—it’s a haven for teens with little to do and nowhere to go. Offering programs in leadership, education, mentorship, arts, and recreation, this non-profit organization creates safe, engaging spaces for personal growth. Teens learn valuable life skills, explore their tal…[Read more]

This specific show, “ Mr. Ailey, Alvin … .the unAiley?” covers the life of Tony award winning choreographer Bill T Jones with performances by Bill T himself, debuting at the Whitney Museum and hosted by New York Live Arts.

The organization I chose for my project is called CAMBA INC, I got to participate in this organization during 2021-2022 when I was in high school because they were working and providing their teachings and support to the students of my high school. The organization was formed in 1977 in Flatbush New York, this organization was founded by Valerie…[Read more]