By Jose Martinez, The CITY A Brooklyn bus driver hailed as a hero after being slugged and slurred while trying to protect an elderly Asian couple has been denied workers’ compensation by the MTA — all because the attack occurred during his coffee break. Tommy Lau, 63, has been out of work since March 23, […]
By Sian Mughan, The Conversation Imagine being unable to pay a US$50 traffic ticket and, as a result, facing mounting fees so high that even after paying hundreds, maybe thousands, of dollars toward your debt you still owe money. Imagine being fired from your job because you’ve been forced to use unreliable public transportation instead […]
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris launches her campaign for President of the United States at a rally at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in her hometown of Oakland, California, U.S., January 27, 2019. (Shutterstock) In her role overseeing diplomatic efforts within El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the “Northern Triangle”), and with Mexico, Vice President Kamala Harris announced […]
By Victoria Falk, Special to CAW The NYC Test & Trace Corps is a public health initiative to fight the threat of COVID-19. The Corps is a group of doctors, public health professionals, and community advocates working to reverse the COVID-19 outbreak and protect our city. NYC Health + Hospitals lead the Corps’ work in […]
By Mary Campbell, Special to CAW June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this year marks the fifteenth anniversary. The commemoration of this observance aims to remind Americans that our greatness lies in our diversity. The official campaign for National Caribbean American Heritage Month began in 2004 when a legislative bill was tabled in […]
After a long year stuck at home, many people are dreaming about when they can travel once again. While counting down the days may feel like torture, planning and booking a vacation for later this year can give you something to look forward to. Now may be the perfect time to start thinking about your […]
Naomi Osaka of Japan attends press conference after winning women’s single final of US Open 2018 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. – New York, NY – September 8, 2018 (Shutterstock) By Dorothy Chin and Tamra Burns Loeb, The Conversation Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka announced that she would withdraw from the French […]
By Greg David, THE CITY While Aaron Weber waits for the city Rent Guidelines Board to decide whether he will be forced to freeze rents for the tenants in the 40 buildings he runs at Weber-Farhat Realty Management, he ticks off the higher costs absorbed in the past year. Among them: rising water and electric […]
Rashad Turner, the founder of Black Lives Matter in St. Paul, Minnesota, said the group isn’t focusing on education, charter schools. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant.
By Lonnae O’Neal, The Undefeated The athletes, former athletes and coaches had gathered at Temple University to tell war stories. But the conversation wasn’t about diving catches or buzzer beaters, heated rivalries or fearsome opponents. Instead, they detailed the other defining aspect of their playing days: what it felt like to compete while black and […]