The Big Apple Gazette

Restaurant grades posted at the front of restaurants are something most New Yorkers see almost every day but probably do not think much about. Have you ever walked into a restaurant, looked at the letter grade near the entrance, and wondered what it actually meant? I have. For years, I assumed the restaurant grades worked like school grades. An A meant excellent, a B meant av...

Brandon Castro, 26, says his campaign for New York State Assembly District 30 is focused on budget reform, workforce development, merit-based education, public safety, and building a coalition that reaches beyond traditional party lines.

The opioid crisis continues to impact families and communities across New York City, and local leaders are inviting Bronx residents to come together to learn about available resources, increase awareness, and discuss solutions.

Bronx Community

A lot of people do not really think about joining the military until they are trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives. I can relate to that. I never thought I would want to join the Navy because I considered myself to be on the bigger side. However, now all I can think about is my future and the risks I may need to take to achieve my biggest goals in life.<...

James Washington-Ward, 45, says his campaign for New York State Assembly District 83 is rooted in com...