Bedford Central Community Development Corp Presents: Home Buyer Expo & Brunch – October 5, 2025
Urban Matters | Pandemic Lockdown Traumas Were Temporary. Child Welfare Traumas Have Lasting Effects
By: Courtnie McMillan | centernyc.org In the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, governments imposed widespread social distancing measures to slow the spread of the virus. For me, the pandemic offers a powerful lesson for both the public and policymakers because it provides a window into the cruelty of alienation that many families endure daily […]
Top Immigration Official Defends “Anti‑American” Screening in Green Card Process
By: Mary Campbell In an exclusive interview, Joseph Edlow, newly confirmed Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has defended a controversial immigration policy shift allowing immigration officers to weigh applicants’ personal views—specifically whether they espouse “anti‑American” ideologies—as part of green card and visa evaluations. What This Change Entails Edlow emphasized that the policy […]
September 11 in New York: Memory, Mourning, and the Enduring Legacy
By: Janet Howard Each year, September 11 is etched into the collective memory of New York City and the nation. What began as an ordinary morning in 2001 transformed into one of the most devastating days in U.S. history when coordinated terrorist attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives, most of them in New York. Today, more […]
Making New York’s Schools Distraction‑Free: A Bold Move for Better Learning
By: Janet Howard With the 2025–26 school year underway, New York State has launched the nation’s most ambitious bell‑to‑bell smartphone ban in K–12 schools—eliminating distractions and restoring focus to classrooms statewide. This historic Distraction-Free Schools law marks a turning point in American education. Supporters say these phone-free schools help students refocus on academics and wellbeing. […]
Her Valor, Her Voice: Empowering Women Veterans & Single Mothers October 25, 2025
Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism: What We Know—and Don’t
By: Janet Howard| Editorial credit: FOOD PHOTO STOCK / Shutterstock.com A growing public debate has emerged over whether the pain reliever Tylenol (acetaminophen) taken during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism in children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is expected to […]
Attachment Styles 101: How Yours Affects Your Love Life
Understand Your Emotional Blueprint and Build Healthier Relationships By: Sandy Connors We explore the four main attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant—and how each one impacts your romantic relationships. You’ll learn why you react the way you do in love, how your partner’s attachment style might clash or complement yours, and what it takes to […]
PPP/C Secures Second Term with Strong Majority: A Mandate for Unity and Development – Landslide Victory Confirmed
Left to right: Foreign Minister Hugh Todd, Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Phillips, Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and President Dr. Irfaan Ali campaigning – News Room photo The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Saturday, September 6, announced the final vote tally and allocation of parliamentary seats, confirming the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) resounding return to office. […]
Celebrating and Supporting Our Seniors: Senator Roxanne J. Persaud’s Senior Resource Day
In today’s fast-paced world, it is all too easy to overlook the wisdom and contributions of our senior citizens. Yet, for New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, honoring and empowering seniors has long been a priority. Her annual Senior Resource Day, now celebrating its 10th year, stands as a vibrant reminder that older adults […]