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Economic Times
3 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
New York makes history with nation's first trans-only homeless shelter — here's what it means
A Milestone in Trans-Affirming Housing Wraparound Services and Affirming Support Live Events Meeting an Urgent Need FAQs: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New York City has opened the nation's first city-funded homeless shelter exclusively for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) adults. Named Ace's Place, the 150 bed facility is located in Long Island City, Queens, and is being operated by Destination Tomorrow , a Bronx-based LGBTQ+ launch marks a major step toward addressing the long standing housing inequities faced by TGNC individuals, who often experience higher rates of homelessness, discrimination in traditional shelters, and barriers to essential Place was created in response to a 2021 legal settlement that required New York City to develop dedicated housing options for TGNC people experiencing homelessness. Previously, the city provided limited support through scattered placements in shelters that were not specifically designed to meet the needs of trans individuals. Officials describe the opening of this new facility as a landmark investment in dignity and safety for one of the city's most marginalized than just a shelter, Ace's Place offers wraparound services tailored to TGNC adults. Residents will have access to job training, GED preparation, mental health counseling, and legal aid. The shelter will also assist with gender-affirming documentation and healthcare Ebony Coleman, the executive director of Destination Tomorrow, emphasized that the shelter is named after his mother, 'Ace,' and stands as a tribute to her strength and compassion.'This space is not just about a bed,' said Coleman. 'It's about restoring people's humanity and helping them rebuild their lives in an environment that affirms who they are.'According to national surveys, a significant percentage of trans people experience homelessness in their lifetime, often due to family rejection or unsafe shelter conditions. City officials say Ace's Place is only the beginning of a broader push to build more inclusive support York City Mayor Eric Adams praised the project, stating that the city 'must lead with compassion and create spaces where all New Yorkers feel safe and supported regardless of their gender identity.'A1. Ace's Place is the first city funded homeless shelter in the U.S. exclusively for transgender and gender nonconforming adults. It's located in Long Island City, Queens.A2. It provides a vital lifeline to one of the most vulnerable populations in NYC. The shelter also symbolizes progress toward equity and dignity in public services.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
New York makes history with nation's first trans-only homeless shelter — here's what it means
New York City has opened the nation's first city-funded homeless shelter exclusively for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) adults. Named Ace's Place, the 150 bed facility is located in Long Island City, Queens, and is being operated by Destination Tomorrow , a Bronx-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit. The launch marks a major step toward addressing the long standing housing inequities faced by TGNC individuals, who often experience higher rates of homelessness, discrimination in traditional shelters, and barriers to essential services. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program A Milestone in Trans-Affirming Housing Ace's Place was created in response to a 2021 legal settlement that required New York City to develop dedicated housing options for TGNC people experiencing homelessness. Previously, the city provided limited support through scattered placements in shelters that were not specifically designed to meet the needs of trans individuals. Officials describe the opening of this new facility as a landmark investment in dignity and safety for one of the city's most marginalized populations. Wraparound Services and Affirming Support More than just a shelter, Ace's Place offers wraparound services tailored to TGNC adults. Residents will have access to job training, GED preparation, mental health counseling, and legal aid. The shelter will also assist with gender-affirming documentation and healthcare navigation. Sean Ebony Coleman, the executive director of Destination Tomorrow, emphasized that the shelter is named after his mother, 'Ace,' and stands as a tribute to her strength and compassion. Live Events 'This space is not just about a bed,' said Coleman. 'It's about restoring people's humanity and helping them rebuild their lives in an environment that affirms who they are.' Meeting an Urgent Need According to national surveys, a significant percentage of trans people experience homelessness in their lifetime, often due to family rejection or unsafe shelter conditions. City officials say Ace's Place is only the beginning of a broader push to build more inclusive support systems. New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised the project, stating that the city 'must lead with compassion and create spaces where all New Yorkers feel safe and supported regardless of their gender identity.' FAQs: Q1. What is Ace's Place? A1. Ace's Place is the first city funded homeless shelter in the U.S. exclusively for transgender and gender nonconforming adults. It's located in Long Island City, Queens. Q2. How does Ace's Place impact the LGBTQ+ community? A2. It provides a vital lifeline to one of the most vulnerable populations in NYC. The shelter also symbolizes progress toward equity and dignity in public services.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michael Kay, YES Network personalities to star on ‘Bronx Buds' cartoon
Like countless other kids in the 1960s and 70s, Michael Kay spent his Saturday mornings glued to the TV for weekly showings of his favorite cartoons, 'The Flintstones' and 'The Jetsons.' That made it an easy answer for the Yankees broadcaster when creative directors at YES Network approached him about appearing on Season 2 of 'Bronx Buds,' the baseball-themed animated children's series that streams on the Gotham Sports App. 'I mean, Saturday was like a big deal,' Kay told The Post. 'That's why I love what YES is doing, bringing this back…to give a new generation of kids something to watch, this one baseball-centered, which is two things I love. I think it's gonna be great.' 3 Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay on Aug. 19, 2019. AP Kay will play a significant role in the upcoming season alongside several fellow YES Yankees voices: analyst John Flaherty, clubhouse reporter Meredith Marakovitz and studio host Nancy Newman. The show, which returns for Season 2 on Aug. 9, follows the adventures of a Bronx-based youth baseball team called the Bronx Buds, featuring main characters Riv, Bash and Oscar. Kay was tapped to play a heroic character who saves the Bronx Buds, while Flaherty acts as a baseball legend and Marakovitz and Newman are reporters. Kay joked he was a 'little jealous' the producers didn't tap him for the first season — especially because studio analyst Jack Curry got a cameo — but that it was 'pretty cool' when he was asked this time around. 3 Bash (left), Riv (middle) and Oscar (right) are the main characters of 'Bronx Buds.' YES Network 3 The animated portrayal of Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay in 'Bronx Buds.' YES Network Kay, the Yankees broadcaster since the network debuted in 2002, did his voiceovers from the network's studios in Stamford, Conn. in March, working with a producer and director remotely over a Zoom call. For Kay, it was a foray into a new side of the media industry — even if the 64-year-old talks into a microphone for a living. The director and producer didn't brief Kay on the plot, but they would have the broadcaster read his lines over the Zoom call, telling him when to be more demonstrative, or goofy, or serious. 'You look at it on the TV and see, 'Well, it's a cartoon,'' Kay said. 'But it's really detailed, how much effort and time they put into it. And obviously the people that are doing it, it's a labor of love, so they want to make it just right.'
Time Out
25-07-2025
- Time Out
NYC cabs are installing new surveillance cameras to make sure you actually pay your fare
There's a new backseat driver in town—and it's watching everything. In an aggressive move to fight fare evasion and staged crashes, 500 New York City taxis are being outfitted with front, rear and interior surveillance cameras as part of a new pilot called Operation Bright Eyes, reports the New York Post. The initiative, launched by the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, is aimed squarely at dismantling what leaders are calling a 'billion-dollar fraud machine' that's been preying on cabbies for years. At the heart of the scam are alleged criminal 'cartels' that stage phony fender benders, then rope in complicit doctors, lawyers and insurers to cash in on bogus injury claims. Some passengers even bolt without paying or claim injuries after deliberately causing an accident. 'These cartels fabricate car accidents to the tune of 70% of every car accident for livery and black cars are fraudulent,' NYSFTD spokesperson Fernando Mateo told the Post. 'They are making billions of dollars on us.' The cameras, supplied by tech company Displayride, are remarkably low lift. Installation takes just 30 seconds, and the system requires no app—simply press a single button to access footage. Through a partnership with American Transit Insurance and NYAB Brokerage, drivers will get the cameras free for at least the first year. Eventually, organizers want to scale to 100,000 vehicles across the city. Drivers say the need is urgent. 'A lot of passengers, they want to insult you,' said Bronx-based cabbie Francisco Jorge. 'Having a desk camera is very important, because it's going to be recording everything around you—the front, the back—around you.' Another driver, Eltayeb Mohamed, shared how a friend got hit with a $24,000 bill after a woman reversed into his car, said everything was fine, then later filed a hit-and-run claim. Federation president Steven Rivera didn't mince words, calling the new surveillance push 'a declaration of war' against scammers. So, while the new cameras won't stop traffic headaches or backseat karaoke, they could finally give drivers the backup they've long needed.
Hypebeast
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Slizzy Summer Has Started, Thanks to Cash Cobain
Summary You know what time it is: the weather is warm, everyone in New York City is outside, and theCash Cobain-coined term 'Slizzy Summer' is in full effect. The past two weeks have proven to be quite eventful for the Bronx-based talent, ridden with big firsts for the homegrown hip-hop production heavyweight. Cash made his COLORS debut, showing out to the COLORS STUDIO for a live debut of 'Feeeeeeeeel,' which he then gave a proper streaming release at the end of last week. After 'Feeeeeeeeel''s release, Cash then made a cameo onJustin Bieber's surprise new albumSWAG, contributing to the title track 'SWAG' alongside Eddie Benjamin. Just ahead of 'Feeeeeeeeel's' global release, Cash announced his upcomingParty With Slizzyheadlining tour, which kicks off this fall in his hometown of NYC on September 7 at Pier 17. Sep 07 – New York, NY – Pier 17Sep 09 – Washington, D.C. – The Howard TheatreSep 10 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVaSep 11 – Charlotte, NC – The UndergroundSep 12 – Atlanta, GA – Center StageSep 14 – Houston, TX – Warehouse LiveSep 15 – Dallas, TX – The EchoSep 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Walter StudiosSep 18 – Los Angeles, CA – EchoplexSep 19 – San Diego, CA – House of BluesSep 20 – Las Vegas, NV – Area 15Sep 22 – Seattle, WA – The ShowboxSep 24 – San Francisco, CA – The FillmoreSep 25 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of SpadesSep 28 – Denver, CO – Cervantes Masterpiece BallroomSep 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity TheaterOct 01 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave IIOct 02 – Chicago, IL – Avondale Music HallOct 04 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic TheatreOct 05 – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert TheatreOct 07 – Montreal, QC – Club SodaOct 08 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn BowlOct 09 – New Haven, CT – Toad's Place Stream 'Feeeeeeeeel' – which comes packaged in a three-pack along with Cash's other recent singles, 'Sick N Tired' with OnlyHeaven and 'Trippin on a Yachty' with Bay Swag andRob49– out everywhere now.
