Mayor Adams Releases November 2023 Financial Plan Update

Mayor Adams Releases November 2023 Financial Plan Update

As Asylum Seeker Crisis Continues to Grow, Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Funding Dries Up, and Tax Revenue Growth Slows, Adams Administration Takes Strategic, Essential Steps to Responsibly Manage City’s Finances  With Migrant Crisis Set to Cost Nearly $11 Billion Over Just Two Fiscal Years and FY25 Budget Gap Expected to Surpass Unprecedented $7 Billion, Administration Implemented […]

Sesame Flyers International, Inc: A Discussion with Executive Director Curtis Nelson

Sesame Flyers International, Inc: A Discussion with Executive Director Curtis Nelson

Photos courtesy of Sesame Flyers By Linda Nwoke  Listen to Curtis Nelson’s Interview with People, Power & Politics: Sesame Flyers International, Inc., is 40 years old, a milestone that reflects not only the passage of time but also the enduring commitment of its founders to preserving and celebrating the cultural identity of Trinidadian immigrants in […]

Immigrant Advocates & Allies Rally & “Sleep In” at Gracie Mansion, Demand Adams Protect NYC’s Right to Shelter

Immigrant Advocates & Allies Rally & “Sleep In” at Gracie Mansion, Demand Adams Protect NYC’s Right to Shelter

Photos courtesy of NYIC By reeddunlea of NYIC | November 16, 2023 New York—On Thursday, November 16 at 10am, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and African Communities Together (ACT), along with elected officials, NYIC member organizations, housing allies, community groups and immigrant New Yorkers held a rally, “sleep in,” and press conference at Gracie […]

New Report Reveals Systemic Barriers for Haitian Refugees Seeking Employment and Stability in the U.S.

New Report Reveals Systemic Barriers for Haitian Refugees Seeking Employment and Stability in the U.S.

Editorial credit: naTsumi / Shutterstock.com Research shows systemic flaws, documents a legacy of racist immigration practices, makes recommendations for equitable treatment for all asylum seekers NEW YORK: Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees and TakeRoot Justice released a new report, “Humanitarian Parole Crisis: How Racist Policies and Practices Deny Haitian Refugees Work Authorization.” The report finds that U.S. immigration policies and practices create barriers for Haitian refugees by granting them […]

Love Life Now Foundation Jamaica: Making a Positive Difference in Jamaica

Love Life Now Foundation Jamaica: Making a Positive Difference in Jamaica

Listen to Carletta Figaro below and also here: Domestic violence is a pervasive issue in Jamaica, with the country experiencing one of the highest rates of femicide worldwide. However, there is hope. One individual who has taken up the call to bring about change is a passionate advocate and domestic violence survivor who recently moved […]

The New Approach to Ending Domestic Violence

The New Approach to Ending Domestic Violence

By Linda Nwoke Listen to our podcasts on Domestic Violence: Author, essayist and feminist Angela Davis speaks on the issue:  Attorney Brian Figeroux speaks on Green Card Slavery: Domestic violence is an age-long phenomenon that has persisted worldwide. Yet, it has not significantly received the attention required to change the statistics. Data shows that in […]

Hochul Signs Bill Giving Prosecutors More Power to Halt Deed Theft Evictions

Hochul Signs Bill Giving Prosecutors More Power to Halt Deed Theft Evictions

Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com By Samantha Maldonaldo | November 15, 2023 New York State is moving to combat deed theft. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed into law a bill that aims to give prosecutors more latitude to go after fraudulent real estate transactions — and keep homeowners in their homes. Sponsored by Sen. Brian […]

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