The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Ongoing Impact on NYC’s Literary Community
A recent survey from the NYC Literary Action Coalition details the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on New York City’s literary communities. More
New Survey Finds New York City Writers, Literary Groups Facing Financial Strain
As New York City leaders commit to a summertime reopening, the city’s cultural scene—and in particular its writers and literary organizations—continue to struggle financially. More
NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Carlos Menchaca
“Because so much starts with the written and the observed world, the community as a whole can start imagining, envisioning through the power of words.” More
NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Maya Wiley
“This high stakes, professionalized sense of arts and culture. . . it’s something that we have to change, particularly when we think of who our student populations are.” More
NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Scott Stringer
“New York City’s arts, culture, and entertainment are essential to our future. . . There will be no recovery for NYC without a vibrant arts and culture industry.” More
NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Dianne Morales
“The literary arts are about healing. . . taking care of our people and elevating the voices of the communities that I have committed to centering in my campaign.” More
NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Shaun Donovan
“Unless we can show the world that [New York City is] back as a city of arts and culture, we will never be the city that we can be.” More
NYC Mayoral Candidates on Literary Arts: Eric Adams
“We need the literary arts now more than ever and dollars from the federal government. . . We need to institutionalize the support of our literary community.” More
New York City Mayoral Candidates Commit to Supporting Literary Arts
With just three months to go until the primary, contenders for New York City mayor have proclaimed their commitment to financially supporting writers and the literary arts if elected. More
NYC Mayoral Candidates Talk to New York Literary Action Coalition
Contenders for New York City mayor have proclaimed their commitment to financially supporting writers and the literary arts if elected. More
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