Confusion Takes Hold in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary as Officials Acknowledge Error

The Board of Elections said Tuesday night that “test” ballots were included in the ranked choice voting tally it had released earlier.

Confusion Takes Hold in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary as Officials Acknowledge Error

Mayoral candidate Eric Adams arrives for debate at NBC Studios at Rockefeller Center. He greets supporters gathering outside to appreciate their support. – New York, NY – June 16, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Dartunorro Clark, NBC News A Board of Elections error in the tabulation of the early results in New York City’s ranked-choice Democratic mayoral […]

Black WWII Vet Osceola ‘Ozzie’ Fletcher Receives Long-Denied Purple Heart at the Age of 99

Black WWII Vet Osceola ‘Ozzie’ Fletcher Receives Long-Denied Purple Heart at the Age of 99

By Brian Good, Diversity Inc It took nearly eight decades, but former Army Private Osceola “Ozzie” Fletcher is finally getting his well-deserved Purple Heart for valor and service in World War II and the Battle of Normandy. The obstacle that held back one of the oldest and most prestigious recognitions given to U.S. military veterans […]

Grenada, The Spice of the Caribbean, Named World’s First “Culinary Capital”

Grenada, The Spice of the Caribbean, Named World’s First “Culinary Capital”

By Eric Wolf, World Food Travel The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) is delighted to announce that today it named Grenada and its sister islands Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, as the world’s first “Culinary Capital.” Kirl Grant-Hoschtialek, Acting CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), said “The Culinary Capitals destination accreditation by the World Food […]

Ranked-Choice Voting Won Out — Let’s Not Blow It with Premature Tabulations

Ranked-Choice Voting Won Out — Let’s Not Blow It with Premature Tabulations

By Ryder Kessler, Gotham Gazette After a once-in-a-century pandemic, concerns about rising gun crime, debates about usage of our streets, and perennial conflict over integration of our schools and neighborhoods, the 2021 mayoral primary cycle’s final day centered less on why we were voting than on the mechanics of how we’d be casting our ballots. […]

As New Yorkers Brace for Intense Heat Wave, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services Reminds Parents and Caregivers to “Look Before You Lock” – Never Leave a Child Unattended in a Hot Car

In 2020, There Were 25 Child Hot Car Deaths Nationwide; ACS Reminds Parents to Always Check the Backseat Before Leaving & Locking Their Cars.

As New Yorkers Brace for Intense Heat Wave, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services Reminds Parents and Caregivers to “Look Before You Lock” – Never Leave a Child Unattended in a Hot Car

NEW YORK, NY – As the National Weather Service forecasts an intense heat wave with temperatures climbing well above normal, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is reminding parents to “Look Before You Lock” – never leave a child unattended in a car. With temperatures forecasted to soar, vehicles can heat up quickly, which […]

NBA David Fizdale Seeks a Deeper Purpose as He Prepares to Return to NBA Coaching

After losing jobs in New York and Memphis, he’s got a new view on what’s important.

NBA David Fizdale Seeks a Deeper Purpose as He Prepares to Return to NBA Coaching

By Jesse Washington, The Undefeated After the game was taken away, he retreated into a shell of pity and shame. Basketball had been David Fizdale’s entire identity since he got “Hoop Life” tatted on his left shoulder as a teen. Basketball had carried him to college from the bullet-riddled streets of South Central Los Angeles […]

Minister Saboto Caesar: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the Road to Recovering its Food Sector After a Volcanic Eruption

Minister Saboto Caesar: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the Road to Recovering its Food Sector After a Volcanic Eruption

By OECS Brasília, Brazil — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been recovering from the strong impact that the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in April had on its agricultural sector, but it still needs the help and solidarity of the countries of the Americas and the rest of the world. This was stated by […]

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