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Manhattan College hosted several in-person ceremonies for its Class of 2021 graduates. To comply with social distancing guidelines, eight separate ceremonies took place over the course of three days.

Destroying walls to find the treasure inside

Often, when a student writes something, very few eyes — or ears — experience the finished product. The student, of course, will. The teacher, too. And maybe another peer or a parent to give it a good read before the final draft is turned in. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 7/11/21

They already teach online course designed to help homeowners protect themselves from predatory foreclosures and scams. Now Legal Services NYC gears up for what could be a flood of foreclosures one coronavirus pandemic-era housing protections are lifted.

With COVID in rearview, what about foreclosures?

Alexis Lorenzo is scrambling. So far, many have held onto their homes — even if they can’t pay — thanks to foreclosure moratoriums enacted at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. But as COVID-19 slowly disappears, so are the days remaining for these protections to stay in place. more

By JOSEPH DE LA CRUZ | 7/11/21

Suzanne and Seeing Voices took the An Beal Bocht stage on June 26 to play their role in the reintegration of live music into the West 238th Street pub’s routine. After the less-than-sing-song height of the coronavirus pandemic, An Beal is once again booking live music.

An Beal’s post-corona comeback

“You’re an enabler,” An Beal Bocht Cafe regular Steve Kam scolded bartender Caitlin Seword, who smiled deviously while handing him another beer. For as long as Seword can recall, Sundays always have been reserved for sessions of live “trad” music. more

By SOPHIA ROMANO | 7/11/21

The College of Mount Saint Vincent will host in-person graduation ceremonies for its Class of 2021 this weekend, with hopes of doing the same for the Class of 2020 next month.

The Mount moves forward with in-person graduation

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is ready to take a big step back to the "old normal" by celebrating its recent graduates — in person. And not just for its Class of 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic-stricken Class of 2020, too. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/17/21

Although students spent many months not learning in-person at DeWitt Clinton High School, some of them spent that time still making waves — or, more aptly, airwaves. Governor’s Podcast — the product of Clinton’s newest club — is available on most major podcast streaming platforms.

Quiet in class, but speaking up on the airwaves

The past year has felt like a history Regents question come to life for Sky Torres. But there could be a lot less guesswork for that inevitable test question thanks to the endeavors of her fellow classmates at DeWitt Clinton High School. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/18/21

Life moves forward at The Riverdale Y’s Sunday Market at Riverdale Temple with fresh produce from Upstate farms, and now a whole array of activities. In fact, market manager Shira Silverman says there’s some big plans to make the weekly shopping experience even bigger — including plans to go year-round.

Sunday Market kicks off new season with big changes

There was a lot for Shira Silverman to ponder as she kicked off a new season of The Riverdale Y’s Sunday Market last year. She anticipated everything she could. But there ended up being one variable she missed completely: the coronavirus pandemic. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 4/18/21

Simon Cane has spent the majority of fourth grade learning from home. But he’ll soon return to P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen’s Riverdale Avenue campus as one of many students citywide making the switch from remote learning to hybrid learning — taking classes not just at home, but physically at school as well.

Classroom return: 25,000 and counting

If the past year has taught society anything, it’s that a lot can change even over the course of a few weeks. And even more can change over four months. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/4/21

Vaccines available soon to all adults

Anyone 30 or older can now seek out one of the available coronavirus vaccines in New York. And by April 6, that access will be universal, including anyone older than 16. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 4/3/21

Raphy Jacobson’s senior year at the High School of American Studies isn’t shaping up the way he expected thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. He and his classmates will return to the building next week. But at this point, Jacobson has his sights set on college.

Year after closing, public schools reopen for all

It’s a gruesome anniversary. One year ago, New York City was overcome by the coronavirus pandemic. And the public school system — once infamous for never closing — was no exception as 1.1 million students took their lessons home and abandoned physical campuses. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 3/21/21

Eddie Cullen knows there hasn't been anyone from the Bronx who has claimed the mantle of New York City mayor. And while he knows his candidacy is a long shot — he says not to count him out just yet.

Cullen hopes to bring more humanity to mayor's office

If you don’t know who Eddie Cullen is, don’t worry. He’s not offended. And in fact, you might know one of his relatives, and not even realize it. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 3/14/21

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