“4/20 is one of those days that is better than Christmas," said Max Roa. Chantal Vaca covered 4/20 at Washington Square Park nycitylens.com/photos-washing…

From the X-Men to the Avengers, the superheroes we know and love were almost exclusively created by Jewish minds. riley farrell ੈ✩˚ reports in time for Passover nycitylens.com/jewish-comic-b…

New post: Twin Parks Apartment Fire Is Revisited at U.S. House Committee Hearing in Bronx nycitylens.com/twin-parks-apa…

New post: Tree Disparity in NYC nycitylens.com/tree-disparity…

New post: Demonstrators Demand Removal of Police From New York Public Schools nycitylens.com/demonstrators-…

On April 21, twelve cannabis dispensaries began selling recreational cannabis in New Jersey to adults 21 and older. Elizabeth Maline (Elizabeth Maline ) and Liz Brewer (Ivan) report on the effects this will have on the state. Read here: bit.ly/37FG3vh

As 15 states roll back rights of families seeking care for transgender youth, a new bill proposed by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯 fights back. Read more about the struggles families face to find care. Danielle Dawson and riley farrell ੈ✩˚ report: bit.ly/3Kslekq

It’s arguably very good for the city’s health to have food built into it,” said Carey Clouse professor of architecture at UMass Amherst @ainadla reports on foraging in NYC nycitylens.com/foraging

“I was a gay kid growing up in rural West Virginia and I left because of laws and intolerance. I imagine that transgender kids and their families would make similar decisions. They’re welcome here.” -Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯 via NY City Lens nycitylens.com/haven-transgen…

Black ant guacamole, grasshopper pancakes, reporter Soo Min Kim tried them all this week. Watch her video on eating insects, one of the world's most promising sources of protein. nycitylens.com/tried-grasshop…

Migratory birds are returning to New York City, and there are more bird watchers than ever waiting for them. Eleonora Francica reported on what birdwatching tours in Bryant Park. Organized by NYC Audubon (now NYC Bird Alliance) nycitylens.com/covid-19-birds…

“I’ve been to 30 markets around the world; this is the dirtiest market ever,” said a worker to Ny city lens. Juliette Gaudemer and Evelyn Nam reported on the long way to go to revitalize Hunts Point market nycitylens.com/hunts-point-pr…

Community leaders weigh in on the impact of drill rap on NYC youth Elizabeth Maline and Kaye report on a controversial scene that has more nuance than you might think. nycitylens.com/drill-rap-blam…

“More and more people are going to get evicted and displaced. More people are going to feel the constraints of being able to provide for their families,” said Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou to reporter Niamh on rent increases in rent stabilized units nycitylens.com/rent-hikes-loo…

Popular tiktok vintage influencers are graduating to brick and mortar stores. Ivan and Chantal Vaca reported on how they're replacing luxury good stores nycitylens.com/tiktok-helps-d…

Luke Cregan (Luke Cregan) and Niamh Rowe (Niamh) dive into NYC's latest housing problem, rent hikes. As housing prices increase countrywide, NYC is considering raising the rent for rent-stabilized units. Now activists are fighting to stop the hike. bit.ly/3FgfxVR

As invasive plant species grow through New York, residents are choosing to eat them instead of fighting them. Aina de Lapparent Alvarez (@AinadLA) spoke to some of the foragers to learn how they find the right plants in and around the city. Read here: bit.ly/3vIoL9Z

Chantal Vaca (Chantal Vaca) dove into the NYC music scene to highlight the newest faces in electronic music. Speaking with Bassel Al-Rahim, Vaca covers the way women, nonbinary and trans DJ's are creating their own space in a male dominated industry. bit.ly/3kDU6ob

NYC Audubon's Executive Director Jessica Wilson and Naturalist Gabriel Willow spoke with NY City Lens about New Yorkers' soaring interest in birds and increased eagerness to take action to protect them. It's been great to see so many new faces on our walks! nycitylens.com/covid-19-birds…

GSS MSW student Gabbi Cisneros recently spoke to the NY City Lens about insurance companies skewing insulin legislation language for their own benefit. “I will not be able to afford to buy the amount of insulin that I need to survive,” Cisneros said. bit.ly/3wkKns6