By Alyssa Paolicelli, NY1 QUEENS — Russell is an undocumented immigrant, and for most of the last year he’s has been out of work because of the pandemic. He asked we refer to him only by his American nickname because of his immigration status. “It is very scary,” Russell said. “Now we are living completely […]
Responding to the recent hate crime attacks for Asian people, protesters gathered in Foley Square for an emergency rally. – Lower Manhattan, NYC. USA. April 4, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Minyvonne Burke, NBC News Pop superstar and makeup mogul Rihanna showed her support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community by going undercover to attend […]
As the COVID pandemic continues to harm businesses in New York City, West African hair braiders find other ways to survive.
By Houreidja Tall, Documented NY Before the pandemic, West African hair braiding salons in Harlem were a one-stop shop for advice among hair braiders and clients. They were newsgathering posts and were spaces where people would stop by to sell jewelry, body lotions and snacks. Shops are spaces for camaraderie. “I come to 125th [street […]
It’s a historic day in New York. The Legalization of Marijuana in NY — which looks to fix the wrongs of the past by putting an end to harsh prison sentences. Hopefully, marginalized communities that have suffered the most will be the first to reap the benefits. And, for the immigrant communities, we have suffered the most. Attorney […]
Advocates for the legalization of marijuana march in New York – New York NY USA-May 4, 2013 (Shutterstock) By Clifford Michel, THE CITY Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed a law legalizing recreational marijuana in New York — baking in an ambitious social justice plan to give populations targeted by never-ending drug wars a piece […]
By David Robinson, Democrat and Chronicle New York lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that repeals COVID-19 legal liability protections granted to nursing homes and hospitals amid growing scandals encircling Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Senate voted unanimously to approve legislation that would repeal the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act, which provides immunity to health care providers from potential liability […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to protect millions of New Yorkers and block debt collectors from seizing billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Attorney General James issued official guidance to New York state banking institutions, creditors, and debt collectors, […]
NYC Council candidate Marni Halasa joins transportation advocacy group at a press conference at Governor Cuomo’s office over budget cuts to the MTA. – New York City, New York USA – March 7, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Christine Chung and Ann Choi, THE CITY More than 150 women are running for a seat on the City […]
By Eyewitness News NEW YORK (WABC) — Governor Andrew Cuomo made a big announcement on vaccine eligibility in New York State, and starting Tuesday, residents ages 50 and up will be eligible to get the COVID vaccine. The governor made the announcement as he kicked off his “Roll Up Your Sleeve” campaign on Monday, joined by […]
By Reema Amin, Chalkbeat, THE CITY New York is cancelling most spring and summer high school Regents exams. State education officials approved the move on Monday along with removing the high school exit tests from this year’s graduation requirements, citing the myriad challenges students have faced during the pandemic. Only Regents exams in Algebra I, […]