Emily Lang appears in the following:
How A Black Theater Thrived In Manhattan 200 Years Ago
Friday, September 24, 2021
This month marks the 200th anniversary of the first all-Black production of Shakespeare in the United States.
Pet Owners Are Dealing With A Vet Shortage, But The "Pandemic Puppy Boom" Isn't Solely To Blame
Friday, September 24, 2021
Veterinarian appointments were up by more than 6 percent in the first half of the year, but that's not being driven solely by new pet owners.
New York City's Delivery Workers Win On-Job Protection
Thursday, September 23, 2021
New York City lawmakers passed a slate of bills that aim to protect delivery workers.
The 95th Feast of San Gennaro Gets A Hype Man
Thursday, September 16, 2021
After being canceled last year due to COVID, the 95th feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy is back.
The Met Gala Returns After A Pandemic Intermission
Monday, September 13, 2021
The fashion world's biggest event returns tonight, and the theme is American independence.
The Attica Prison Uprising 50 Years Later
Monday, September 13, 2021
On September 13, 1971, the uprising at New York's Attica Correctional Facility came to a bloody end.
Ida’s Health And Building Hazards Will Persist For Months
Friday, September 10, 2021
A step-by-step guide to dealing with flood damage.
Attica: Fifty Years Later | PART ONE What Set The Stage For The Deadly Uprising?
Thursday, September 09, 2021
Professor Heather Ann Thompson walks us through the political chapters that led to the uprising.
Why NYC Is Still So Unprepared For Flash Floods
Thursday, September 02, 2021
As Hurricane Ida proved, the region still isn’t coping well with climate change, the wrath of severe storms and the perpetual threats posed by flash floods.
What Germ Spillovers In New York Can Tell Us About The Hunt For COVID's Origins
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
New York has long-standing issues with zoonotic spillover events.
Governor Cuomo's Top Aide Resigns Amid Impeachment Inquiry
Monday, August 09, 2021
Secretary to the Governor, Melissa DeRosa, said "the past two years have been emotionally and mentally trying."
With the Delta Variant Spreading, Companies Scale Back on Return-To-Office Plans
Thursday, August 05, 2021
Many office workers may not return back to work in person until 2022.
Why NYC Didn't Reinstate Universal Indoor Masking
Monday, August 02, 2021
Anticipation was high on Monday when Mayor de Blasio and New York Governor Cuomo held separate press briefings to discuss masking policy.
Where The City's Private Hospitals Currently Stand On Vaccine Mandates
Friday, July 23, 2021
After requiring New York City public hospital workers get vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor de Blasio is asking private employers to create some type of vaccine mandate.
Wildfire Haze From Out West Could Be Worse Than Many New Yorkers Realize
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Particulate matter in the city's air is 2 to 3 times higher now than it was at the end of June.
NYC's Flood Maps Are Nearly 15 Years Overdue For An Update
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
The city's flood maps haven’t been updated in 14 years, potentially putting tens of thousands more New Yorkers in harm’s way.
Remembering The Death Of Eric Garner After A Year Of Political Unrest
Friday, July 16, 2021
Saturday marks the 7th anniversary of Eric Garner’s death at the hands of NYPD officers on Staten Island.
Grad Students are Struggling Under the Weight of Ivy League Tuition Debt
Friday, July 09, 2021
The allure of getting ahead with an elite master's degree can come with crippling financial costs, and often leaves graduates with six-figure loans many can't afford to pay off.
Tips For Post-Pandemic Dating in New York City
Friday, June 04, 2021
Summer is starting, the city is reopening, and many people are ready to make up for lost dating time.
Boozy Nutcracker Drinks Are In High Demand
Friday, May 28, 2021
The sellers of ice-cold nutcrackers, strong fruity drinks sold out of coolers at parks and beaches, are gearing up for the start of a post-pandemic summer this Memorial Day weekend.
