Amel AfzalThe Hidden Power of Community Boards: Shaping Neighborhoods in Brooklyn and BeyondDisclaimer: As mandated by Chapter 68 of the New York City Charter, I must declare that the opinions presented in this article are entirely…5 min read·May 15, 2023----
Amel AfzalAirport SmellScent #1 in my personal museum of smells. Inspired by The New York Times·2 min read·Jan 27, 2021----
Amel AfzalI won’t tell you to smile.I’d say I’m a pretty big smiler. Especially for the New York standard. I often smile at strangers — although much less than when I first…·3 min read·Sep 1, 2020----
Amel AfzalNew York, I Miss You.Day 50 of quarantine: A disjointed stream of consciousness relaying all the things I miss about my city, in no particular order.·6 min read·Apr 28, 2020----
Amel AfzalHow I fell in love with my childhood villains…One of the earliest memories I have, sitting in front of the TV maybe 6 inches away from the screen, cross-legged on the carpet, eyes…3 min read·Jan 21, 2020----