Category: NY News
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How a Bookshop is Becoming a Hub of Community Support by Holly Hook ’28
On a freezing cold Sunday afternoon in January, a line of warmly dressed New Yorkers stretched down Huron Street. The line started more than halfway down the block and ended at the door of Archestratus, a local bookstore specializing in vintage and new cookbooks. A few days earlier, Archestratus owner Paige Lipari had posted a…
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Snowed In: How NYC’s Winter Storm Disrupted Student Life by Gabi Vimont ’27
On Tuesday morning, January 27, many BHSECQ students woke up to freezing temperatures, slippery sidewalks, and delayed trains due to the major New York City snowstorm that dropped 8-15 inches of snow across the five boroughs. While New Yorkers are used to cold winters, this storm felt particularly intense, mainly due to the unsafe conditions,…
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NYC Christmas Tree by Valentina Tang ’26
To many, Christmas is on December 25, but for New Yorkers, Christmas starts when the Rockefeller center tree is put up and lit. This year’s tree comes from East Greenbush, New York. It arrived in the city on November 8th, and by December 3rd, over 50,000 multicolored LED lights dazzled across the tree, crowned with…
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Celebrating The Season in NYC by Gabi Vimont ’27
As the weather gets colder and the lights of the city get brighter, Bard High School and New York City have officially entered the holiday season. December always comes with stress, finals, and college applications, but it also brings some of the most fun and festive things to do, both around the city and right…
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NYC Mayoral Election: What Should You Know About It? by Elias Frater ’26
On November 4, 2025, the New York City mayoral election will be held. This will give NYC residents the opportunity to either vote for a brand new mayor, or keep the same mayor for another term. This particular election may be the most controversial one yet. Candidates include Mayor Eric Adams and Former Governor Andrew…
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Spring Has Sprung: The BHSECQ Community Discusses their Spring and Summertime To-Do List by Giana Nevarez Tevere ’26
As of March 20th, spring has commenced. That means New Yorkers will officially be spending more time outside. New York city is a vibrant city with hundreds of resources and different dynamics useful to all citizens. These resources, activities, and lovely locations shine the most in the spring and summer time. Spring marks the start…
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Opinion: Leave our Orange Trains Alone by Beatrix Worthington ’25
There is a catastrophe occurring beneath our feet. In the past few weeks, the MTA has rolled out its new “R211” trains on the G line, a massive shift from the subway cars that inhabited these tunnels in the past. They feature wider doors, fewer seats, video advertisements and, most notably, open gangways (there are…
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Congestion Pricing: A Debate by Beatrix Worthington ’25
Students at Bard High School Early College Queens don’t own cars, and aren’t driving to school. That doesn’t stop them from having thoughts on congestion pricing. It’s been over a month since the MTA unveiled its Congestion Relief sign at Broadway and West 61st street, sparking outrage (and occasional support) in New Yorkers who commute…
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Thanksgiving Day Guide by Julia Robinson ’26
What is Thanksgiving? Can you believe it’s November already? That’s right, the school year is quickly progressing and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This year, Thanksgiving takes place on November 28th (the fourth Thursday of the month). While many people gather with their families and friends to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal, this article…