From Disney to Indie: Skylar Katz’s Acting Journey
I might now know where I am tomorrow, but that’s how I like it. Continue reading From Disney to Indie: Skylar Katz’s Acting Journey
I might now know where I am tomorrow, but that’s how I like it. Continue reading From Disney to Indie: Skylar Katz’s Acting Journey
By, Devyn Novikoff, NYUAPPR As of 2025, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), like many government agencies grappling with chronic underfunding, faces a staggering $78 billion deficit. Housing developments across New York City (NYC) require approximately 20 years, and $78 billion in repairs—a 73 percent increase since the last assessment just five years ago. The agency lacks the resources, and capital to handle the … Continue reading On Combating the NYC Housing Crisis: Assessing Housing Policies and Preservation Models
By, Devyn Novikoff, NYUAPPR New York City is built on immigration. Over twelve million immigrants arrived through Ellis Island from 1892-1954; today, immigrants make up forty percent of the city population. New York City’s physical and cultural acceptance of immigrants is largely due to the city’s sanctuary laws and policies. In the 1980s, Mayor Edward I. Koch issued an executive order prohibiting city agencies from … Continue reading Integration, not Deportation: Expanding Parole Programs and Work Authorization for Immigrants
By, Devyn Novikoff Chloe Dalzell’s lifelong dream was to be a singer. She started voice lessons when she was 7 years old and hasn’t stopped since. Last year she decided to make her dreams come true and started writing her debut single “Go the Distance” which she finally released at the end of January 2025. It is not always easy being a new and independent … Continue reading “Debut Artist Chloe Dalzell Goes the Distance”
“The true New Yorker is not someone who was born in New York, but someone who couldn’t live anywhere else.” By, Devyn Novikoff Photo Essay: February 12, 2025 New York City never sleeps and neither does Ray’s Pizza and Bagel Cafe. Ray’s, a 24-hour pizza and bagel shop in the East Village, embodies the New York City spirit: the 24/7 hustle, diverse community, and great … Continue reading Ray’s: Authentic New York Pizza
After over a decade of neglect, empty reform, and abuse, the city has lost its right to control its largest jail. Opinion By, Devyn Novikoff September 23, 2023 On August 22, Donny Ubiera became the eighth inmate in 2023 to die in custody at Rikers Island. According to a neighboring inmate, at 1:30 am Ubiera was banging on his cell walls, screaming that he could … Continue reading Rikers Island: A Case for Federal Takeover