On January 24, 2026, roughly 500 demonstrators gathered at Union Square in New York City. The march was sparked by the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Petty in Minneapolis, which protestors cited as the tipping point. Determined yet mournful, the crowd held signs like “Killed by ICE” and “Stop the War on Immigrants.” Despite the…
Cosplay: From Fan Expression to Global Creative Industry Cosplay — the practice of dressing as characters from film, television, comics, anime, games, and original works — has evolved from a niche fan activity into a global creative industry. What began as a playful expression of fandom now sits at the intersection of art, performance, fashion,…
On January 1, 2026, thousands gathered outside New York City Hall for the inauguration of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, marking the beginning of a new mayoral administration at the start of the new year. Despite the cold winter weather, the City Hall plaza filled early with attendees bundled in coats, hats, and scarves, forming a dense…
On November 2, 2025, the rhythmic sound of thousands of footsteps echoed through Brooklyn’s 4th Avenue as the TCS New York City Marathon made its annual passage through the borough. But it wasn’t just the runners who defined the day — it was the people who filled the sidewalks. Teachers, families, students, and neighbors came…
In a packed evening at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, the “New York Is Not For Sale Rally” brought together thousands of New Yorkers and progressive leaders under one message: the city should serve its residents, not corporate interests. Event organizers estimate well over 10,000 attendees, making it one of the largest gatherings of the…
Hundreds of protesters marched from Foley Square to 26 Federal Plaza on Tuesday night, demanding an end to deportations and federal immigration enforcement in New York City. The demonstration, known as the “ICE OUT of NYC” protest, came less than 24 hours after a controversial ICE raid on Canal Street, where agents detained at least…
