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Breast Cancer and Black Women: Understanding the Landscape, Risks, and the Path Toward Equity

Caribbean Tensions Surge as U.S. Military Actions Clash With “Zone of Peace” Ambitions

Vote Yes on Affordable Housing: Why Propositions 2–5 Matter for New York City’s Future

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Trump Administration Deadlier for ICE Detainees Than COVID-19 Pandemic

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Fearing Deportation, Mixed-Status Families in U.S. Draw Up Emergency Plans

Caribbean News

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Congresswoman Clarke Issues Statement on the Passing of the Jamaican Consul General, Alsion Wilson, CD

Photo Courtesy: Nancy Pelosi from San Francisco, CA, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement on the passing of Alsion Roach-Wilson, Jamaica’s Consul General to New York: “On behalf of the people of New York’s 9th Congressional […]

Statement from Assemblymember Rodneye Bichotte Hermelyn on the Passing of Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson

Message from the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York On the Passing of Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson, CD

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The United States Put Caribbean Nations on High Alert

By :Juergen T Steinmetz |eturbonews.com |Photo courtesy:eturbonews.com Most Caribbean nations rely on income from the travel and tourism industry, with the United States by far having the highest number of arrivals. The extra-judicial killings by the U.S. military against alleged drug smugglers in these otherwise peaceful waters of the Caribbean […]

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Hurricane Melissa Slams Toward Jamaica: A Record-Breaking Category 5 Monster Threatens Catastrophic Destruction

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Immigration

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From Victim to Victor: Your Path to Legalization After Experiencing Crime in the U.S.

For many immigrants living in the United States—especially those who are undocumented or out of legal status—life is already filled with uncertainty. But when they become victims of crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, that uncertainty […]

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Facing Fear, Finding Strength: Confronting the Shadow of Deportation with Dignity and Hope

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Breaking Free: How VAWA Empowers Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Abuse to Reclaim Their Lives

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New York City News

The Price of Heat: How Energy Costs Are Redefining Winter for Low-Income Families in New York City

By Pearl Phillip | Photo by:AI As another frigid New York winter approaches, the city’s poorest residents are finding that warmth has become a luxury they can scarcely afford. Behind every rising Con Edison bill and every sputtering radiator lies a larger story of economic inequality and infrastructural neglect. Over the past five years, residential […]

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Senator Roxanne J. Persaud to Host Senate District 19 Community Cultural Showcase Celebrating 10 Years of Service

Photo Credit: NY Senate Photo, “(03-09-22) NYS Senator Roxanne J. […]

Building Pathways to Homeownership: BCCDC’s 19-Year Mission in Brooklyn

By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: Wayne Devonish For nearly […]

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More Support, More Jobs: How Mayor Adams Is Boosting Small Businesses

By: Jose M. Reyes Taveras | Photo courtesy: Mayor’s Flickr New York City has reached a historic record number of small businesses while expanding access to seed capital, loans, and contracts for entrepreneurs. The heartbeat of the neighborhoods From the corner bodega to the local restaurant and beauty salon, small businesses are the backbone of everyday life in New York City. In recent years, the city has seen steady growth in new ventures, alongside the recovery of long-standing businesses that survived the pandemic. Today, more than 183,000 small businesses operate across the five boroughs —a historic high, representing an increase […]

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Comptroller’s ‘Wall of Shame’ Dashboard Reveals NYC’s Top Labor Violators for 2024

By: Amir Khafagy| documentedny.com | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released the […]

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Council Overrides Mayoral Veto of Street Vendor and Delivery Worker Protection Bills

By: Haidee Chu and Claudia Irizarry Aponte | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The City Council on Wednesday voted […]

Opinions

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Am I Stupid to Pay for an IQ Test?

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Urban Matters | Pandemic Lockdown Traumas Were Temporary. Child Welfare Traumas Have Lasting Effects

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Business

NYC DOT Champions Equity in Contracting

Photos courtesy: DOT Press Dept The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) on September 15, 2025 hosted its Fourth Annual “Doing Business with DOT” event, shining a spotlight on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and their role in shaping the city’s infrastructure and future. The event, streamed […]

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Education

Trump Administration Cancels NYC Magnet School Funding Over Trans Student Policies

By Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. […]

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CUNY Colleges to Get Anti-Discrimination Coordinators

By: Jonathan Custodio | thecity.nyc THE CITY partners with Open […]

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Beauty, Health & Wellness

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Staying Healthy: Flu Season Is Here — What New Yorkers Need to Know

As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, New […]

Sports

Sandy Brondello Fired One Year After Liberty’s First Championship: What Went Wrong, What’s Next?

By Emerald Green | Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com The sudden dismissal of Sandy Brondello, just one year after guiding the New York Liberty to their first-ever WNBA Championship, has sent shockwaves through the basketball world. What seemed like the beginning of a dynasty quickly turned into a franchise-defining […]

Food

Caribbean Spiced Stew with Plantains

By: Pearl Phillip A cozy, one-pot fall dish that blends Caribbean warmth with seasonal comfort. Serves: 4–6 Total time: About 45 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded […]

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