Queens author Joe DiStefano on where New Yorkers can go to be a tourist in their own city

… native Joe DiStefano is an authority on Queens diverse culinary scene On his blog  Chopsticks and Marrow he samples … an invitation to fall in love with Queens Entries introduce readers to corners of Queens both wellknown and obscure from … that made it in … The whole concept behind this series of books is that its guided as much for locals as for tourists …

By Alanna Schubach |February 8, 2018 - 2:00PM
Can "self-gentrification" help communities stay ahead of predatory development?

… In the latest episode of Slates Placemakers podcast host Rebecca Sheir talks to Majora Carter a … show that you dont have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one Listen to the full podcast episode here  and see Carters two Ted Talks on green …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 6, 2016 - 12:59PM
Talking gentrification, and why "New York City is a real estate story," with the director of HBO's "Class Divide"

… The story of gentrification has been told many times over as development … rapidly transforms New York City But the new HBO documentary  Class Divide  takes an indepth and personal and … buddy found our 4500squarefoot industrial loft space which rented for about $400month at the time There was no heat on …

By Kelly Kreth |October 31, 2016 - 9:59AM