Marcus Thompson

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• Late-Night Subway DJs Turn Rides into Improvised Clubs

  A network of musicians and sound engineers are staging pop-up sets on overnight MTA trains, sparking new debates over public-space performance and transit rules.

  Culture · Marcus Thompson · March 17, 2026

• Bronx Indoor Climbing Gyms Prioritize Youth Access

  Nonprofit-run facilities are offering scholarships and after-school programs to keep climbing walls open to local kids.

  Lifestyle · Marcus Thompson · February 25, 2026

• High-Tech Greenhouses in Brooklyn Scale Up to Supply City Supermarkets

  Vertical-farming startups are signing wholesale contracts with chains as they ramp production in industrial spaces.

  Business · Marcus Thompson · February 24, 2026

• Citi Bike Expansion to Staten Island Stalls Over Docking Regulations

  Contractors and community boards clash over proposed dock placements and storm-resilience standards that could delay service for months.

  NYC · Marcus Thompson · January 26, 2026

• How Chinatown Clinics Are Using Mobile Translation Tools to Improve Telemedicine

  Local providers adopt AI-powered interpreters to expand access for Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking patients.

  Tech · Marcus Thompson · January 18, 2026

• Bronx Theater Company Centers Latinx Voices in Its New Season

  A Bronx-based company is devoting an entire season to plays by Latinx playwrights and community co-productions.

  Entertainment · Marcus Thompson · December 28, 2025