Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to cut Promise NYC has confused providers, advocates and some City Council members. BY REEMA AMIN, CHALKBEAT // TheCity.nyc Angela and her family left their home in Colombia after her husband, a police officer, received multiple death threats amid rising violence in the South American country. Along with thousands of asylum seekers, her family arrived […]
Photo Editorial credit: Ron Adar By Maya Wiley It’s been one year. One year ago today, the board of The Leadership Conference honored me with the opportunity to lead. One year ago to the day the draft opinion that robbed us of the fundamental right to abortion — the first fundamental right taken away by […]
By: Linda Nwoke The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the country’s federal agency in charge of protecting and promoting the welfare of job seekers, workers, and retired workers. The agency provides opportunities across various industries. There are about six major sectors in the economy. As of the end of March 2023, there were more […]
Through Legal Action, City & State Leaders Could Open Up Tens of Thousands Vacant Apartments to New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness and Compel Other Municipal Governments Outside of New York City to Contribute Housing and Shelter 80,000 New Yorkers Currently Live in City Shelters, Nearly Two-Thirds of Shelter Populations Are Families with Children Over 41,000 Asylum […]
Cash home buyers like the “We Buy Ugly Houses” company may offer a quick and convenient sale to homeowners. Here’s what experts say you should know about interacting with these companies. by Byard Duncan and Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica You’ve seen the ads in your neighborhood. They’ve flashed across your television and buzzed your phone to life at odd […]
By Pearl Phillip “Grim” is how one restaurant owner describes New York’s restaurant industry today. The Covid-19 pandemic may be officially over. But restaurants continue to feel the impact. Delicious Caribbean meal of stewed oxtails, rice and peas, steamed cabbage and green peas. The restaurant industry is integral to New York City’s social and economic […]
By Pearl Phillip With inflation rising, patrons are cutting back on gratuities. The scales are tipping. At the height of the pandemic, New Yorkers dug deep into their pockets to recognize the hard work and health risks faced by workers in every aspect of the food business — servers, cooks, cashiers, and delivery workers. For […]
New York City has the largest public school system in the nation, and we are proud of our dedicated teachers and administrators who do so much to educate our talented students from so many different backgrounds and countries. We want to set up our students for success, and teaching them to read confidently is crucial […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke joined Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) to introduce the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023, a bold, inclusive, and humane vision for the future of the United States immigration system. For the announcement, Sánchez joined Democratic leaders to respond to H.R. 2, the Child Deportation Act, legislation proposed […]
Credit: Caribbean Business Report Entertainment lovers attending the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival mainstage events at the Pigeon Island National Landmark will enjoy a Taste of Saint Lucia®. This undertaking is a collaborative effort between Export Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Events Company of Saint Lucia. Acting on its mandate […]