WASHINGTON, DC, United States Senator Kamala Harris, (Democrat, California), speaks to members of the media at her alma mater, Howard University, in Washington, following her announcement earlier in the morning that she will run for president. Vowing to “bring our voices together” Harris would be the first woman to hold the presidency and the second […]
Many taxpayers forgo worthwhile tax credits and deductions because they have neglected to keep proper receipts or records.
By FALAW If you want to save money on your tax bill, consider using one or more of these tax-saving strategies that reduce your income, lower your tax bracket, and minimize your tax bill. Max out your 401(k) or Contribute to an IRA You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth repeating because it’s one of the […]
(Albany, NY) The Senate Majority Conference today passed the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act (S.1250). This legislation will allow undocumented children, who are already students in New York State, the ability to qualify for state aid for higher education, create a Dream Fund for college scholarship opportunities and remove barriers that prevent undocumented families […]
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Rafael Espinal, candidate for NYC Public Advocate, is honored to accept the endorsement of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 16, which represents 120,000 workers and 27 local unions in and around New York City. George Miranda, President of Joint Council 16, said: “Rafael Espinal has stood up for working people when their jobs were […]
Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces Brings Strong Benefits - Thomas P. DiNapoli
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he has called on 49 of the largest U.S. companies, including Apple, McDonald’s, Nike and Twentieth Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise. “We want the companies our pension fund invests in to be desirable places to work […]
PORT OF Spain, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has defended his government’s decision to abstain from an Organization of American States (OAS) vote not to recognize the Nicolas Maduro government in Venezuela. He said that while Port of Spain had three options during the vote last week Thursday, “we in making […]
“That Rihanna reign just won’t let up!” Singer/beauty mogul Rihanna has made a name for herself as a fashion icon since her debut in 2005. The Barbados-born beauty has already designed her own line with Puma, and according to reports, the Fenty Beauty mogul is set to launch her own luxury fashion house. Speculation of a new […]
Man Sentenced to up to Nine Years and Another Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Elderly Neighbor's House
As part of its ongoing commitment to protect homeowners in Brooklyn, the Brooklyn District Attorney announced two cases this week involving this intractable problem. A Long Island man has been sentenced to four and a half to nine years in prison in connection with illegally transferring the titles of seven houses in Brooklyn and two in Queens […]
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (right) discusses the design of the Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce statue with sculptor Basil Watson. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Olivia Grange says she is happy to receive word that the Jamaican sculptor, Basil Watson, has been selected to create a monument […]
by Victoria Falk
When was the last time you truly had fun with your mate? When was the last time you had a date night, a romantic dinner by candlelight, or enjoyed a sensual couple’s massage? For some people, it’s a challenge to answer those fore-mentioned questions, yet they can give you a full rundown of what happened […]