By Emma Winger | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin/ shutterstock.com A group of Republican-led states, headed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, have sued to block a new rule that allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients to access health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is yet another legal assault on Dreamers, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Mia Studio / shuterstock.com As the world continues to grapple with the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases, Mpox serves as a reminder of the importance of global cooperation, scientific innovation, and equitable access to healthcare. By working together, the global community can prevent Mpox from becoming the […]
By: Katie Honan, thecity.nyc | Editorial Credit: Lev radin.| shuterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday dodged questions about subpoenas federal investigators issued to him, staffers at City Hall, and his campaign in July, repeating that they’re “going to let this run its course.” When pressed by THE CITY for details on where he was when […]
By Samantha Maldonado, thecity.nyc | Editorial Credit: Meir Chaimowitz / shuttertsock.com Are you among the tenants covered by “good cause” eviction protections? Your lease — a new one or a renewal — should now tell you. Starting Aug. 18, landlords have had to begin providing notices to tenants about whether or not their apartments are […]
By: Alex Zimmerman, Thecity.nyc |Editorial Credit: Yuri A. / shuttertsock.com Math scores rose across New York City public schools last school year while English scores ticked down, according to state test results released Wednesday by city officials. Among students in grades 3-8, 53.4% were considered proficient or above in math, an increase of 3.5 percentage […]
By Rachel Cody, Theconversation |Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com Not long after new college students have finished choosing the college that is right for them, they are asked to declare an academic major. For some students, this decision is easy, as their majors may have actually influenced their choice of college. Unfortunately, this decision is not always […]
By Deirde Clemente, Theconversation | Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock.com With Election Day approaching, candidates are courting voters with everything they’ve got: targeted ads, texts, taunts, and stump speeches. As a fashion historian, I think an overlooked aspect of electioneering is clothing, which is a silent, powerful way for candidates to tell the American […]
Editorial Credit: Shutterstock.com City Secures 850 Apartments for Voucher Holders and Imposes $1 Million in Civil Penalties in Landmark Settlement Exposing Discriminatory and Exclusionary Practices by Property Management Company and Landlord Historic Settlement Terms Include Highest Civil Penalties Ever Ordered for Housing Discrimination Case Under NYC Human Rights Law and Record Number of Homes Set […]
By Ethnicmediaservices.org | Editorial Credit: Gints Ivuskans / Shutterstock.com In his remarks, Biden touted the accomplishments of his administration — strengthening the U.S. economy and uniting U.S. alliances abroad — and made the case for Americans to elect Harris to replace him in the White House. President Joe Biden took the DNC stage Aug. 19 […]