By Greg David, THE CITY Some tax relief for the wealthy and tipped workers is overshadowed by billions in public benefits cuts poised to force New York to make tough spending choices on Medicaid and more. The Republican tax and spending bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday would punch a hole as big […]
NEW YORK: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has added an exciting new event to the Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025 schedule: the Caribbean Cultural Showcase. Celebrating Caribbean music, dance, cuisine and artistry, the event will take place at The Westin New York at Times Square on Thursday, June 5, from 4 pm to […]
By Linda Hohnholz, eTurboNews | Editorial credit: Focus Pix/ shutterstock.com The historic appointment recognizes Bolt’s unparalleled contribution to Jamaica’s global profile and his continued commitment to promoting the island nation worldwide. As Global Tourism Ambassador, Bolt will promote Jamaica’s tourism and showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage to global audiences through a fully integrated digital campaign and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is a proposed federal bill that aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act by requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This legislation has ignited a fervent debate, positioning concerns over election integrity against […]
Editorial credit: miker / shutterstock.com Historic Celebration to Mark Military Service, National Milestones, and Shared Resilience of New Generation of Americans NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon today announced that the City of New York will next year host a […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com May 22, 2025 New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. […]
By Linda Hohnholz | Photo courtesy ETurboNews.com The Tourism Workers Pension Scheme (TWPS), a landmark initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, last Friday (May 16) marked another critical milestone with the official signing of a contract with Victoria Mutual Pensions Management, which has become one of its newest investment fund managers. The signing ceremony […]
Photos courtesy: Brooklyn Borough President’s Office Brooklyn Is the Epicenter of New York’s Deed Theft Crisis, But Legal Service Providers Are Strained for Capacity New York, NY – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, NYC Council Members and Brooklyn Delegation Co-Chairs Chi Ossé and Farah Louis, and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse rallied with advocates and […]
Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Coalition Calls on Congressional Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Protect Bipartisan World Trade Center Health Program Ahead of Imminent Funding Shortfall NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to […]
By Aamir S. Kumar | Photo Copyright IQ INC. In a political landscape often characterized by calculated moves and carefully worded statements, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding his endorsement strategy in New York City’s ranked-choice voting system have sparked considerable debate. The core of the controversy lies in his apparent recommendation to vote for […]