Organizing and transformation by the Workers Justice Project
A lot of our members see themselves as first responders. When another Sandy happens, they know that they will be the first ones on the ground — exposed to dirty,…
Building and re-building in Coney Island
"Everyone wants to live by the ocean"...
Day laborers organizing for change at La Colmena, Staten Island
La Colmena is strategically located next to Staten Island’s two major day laborer “corners” – two of around 35 across the city where workers wait for contractors to pick them…
District 51: Todt Hill, Manor Heights, Freshkills Park, Tottenville-Charleston and more
In a conversation with NYC 51 to 1 at Tottenville Library, a group of women discuss significant buildings in the town, changes from the past, and the growing risk of…