Angely Mercado

Angely Mercado is a New York native, recent CUNYJ graduate, and a freelancer whose work has appeared in DNAinfo, The Billfold, Motherboard, Vivala, and more. Feel free to connect with her about platanos, green tea ice cream, and writing on Twitter @AngelyMercado and Instagram @angely_mercado

NYC During Covid-19

Free food fridge in Bed-Stuy inspires community fridges throughout the city
Comfort Foods

Survive the rest of winter with sancocho and asopao
Admissions

NYC’s specialized high schools admit few Black and Hispanic students. AdmissionSquad improves their odds
In Transit

Think your subway commute is bad? Try navigating it on crutches
Global Brooklyn

A guide to Caribbean bakeries from a native sweet tooth
Get out the vote

Where to get out the vote for the midterms and celebrate at election night parties
Best Summer Ever

Free yoga every day this summer
In Transit

An upside of the L Train shutdown: Lower rents in Ridgewood
In Transit

A talk about the subway erupts into a protest at Museum of the City of New York
Stay Energized

Your 2018 Midterm Elections action plan
Health

Need health insurance? A guide to getting insured through the ACA in New York State
Feel helpless in the wake of Harvey, Irma and the earthquake in Mexico? Join the Brooklyn March Against Gentrification on Saturday