Friends – Most journeys have a beginning and endpoint, and today, we commemorate a march on this continual journey to justice, equity, and true freedom. This is a journey that began when the first Black people were brought, against their will, to the land that would become the United States of America. This is […]
On June 30, Governor Cuomo signed the Tenant Safe Harbor Act (Chapter 127 of the Laws of New York, 2020) (the “Act”) into law, prohibiting evictions of residential tenants, but allowing money judgments for nonpayment of rent, for as long as any part of the county in which such tenant resides is shut down due […]
Photo Credit: World Bank/Emily Bartels-Bland By OECS.org Thursday, August 27, 2020 — WASHINGTON — Dominica will strengthen its response to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic using US$5.2 million from the World Bank. The funds will be used to provide income support to people affected by the crisis who meet set criteria. “The COVID-19 […]
St. George’s, Grenada W.I. – 27th August, 2020 – The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has recognized the Government of Grenada’s efforts in implementing enhanced health and safety measures and creating a safe, gradual plan in restarting its Tourism industry. In a letter written by President and CEO of the WTTC Gloria Guevara to the […]
NASSAU, Bahamas, August 26, 2020 – In a continued effort to ensure the safety for all in The Bahamas during the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis issued updated measures and protocols for New Providence, Grand Bahama Island, and various Family Islands. New Providence Based on new data presented by the […]
Receiving Recommended Vaccines Against Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease Even More Critical for the Health and Safety of Older Adults, Who Remain at High Risk for COVID-19
Two old men wear medical masks and sit on the street corner in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. – New York, NY / United States – May 16th, 2020 (Shutterstock) The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is encouraging older New Yorkers to make sure they are […]
NEW YORK, NY, August 25, 2020 – The Armory Trials, featuring time trials and field measurements for high school track & field student-athletes, will start on October 3rd at The Armory New Balance Track & Field Center, announced The Armory Foundation. With all spring and many fall sports seasons cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, high school track & […]
By ESPN World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after celebrating his 34th birthday with a mask-free party last week. Jamaica’s health ministry confirmed late Monday that Bolt, who holds world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter distance, tested […]
Silence is complicity. There is too much at stake this year to be silent. We MUST participate in our democracy. We MUST demand that our voices are heard. And that means WE MUST VOTE. Voting is our constitutional right, and it’s also our power as We The People. It is how we take back our […]
Laurence W. Trotter II marks his publishing debut with the release of ‘Seeing the Light Through Black Death’ VAIL, Colo. – Heeding God’s call to share his lifetime of miracles to the global audience, Laurence W. Trotter II finally releases “Seeing the Light Through Black Death” (published by Trafford Publishing). The book is divided into 12 […]