By Katie Honan, The City | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adams begged Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi and Chauncey Parker to stay, but they announced their resignation following the mayor’s agreement to aid immigration enforcement in exchange for dropping his corruption prosecution. Mayor Eric Adams begged some of his top deputies to stick […]
By Lucas A. Berenbrok, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering. Not long ago, Walgreens, one of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, announced plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. That’s part of a larger trend that has seen nearly , with more expected in the coming years. Many […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Robert P. Alvarez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Last week, we highlighted the high cost of the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant obsessions and plans for indiscriminate mass deportations above all. Over the weekend, a USA Today story, “Thousands of DHS agents shift to deportation instead of drugs, weapons and human trafficking,” underscored the point […]
Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com In recent months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has faced significant political challenges, including legal investigations and calls for his resignation. Despite these pressures, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders continues to support him, citing various reasons for their steadfastness. Elected Officials Backing Mayor Adams […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after reports that the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the World Trade Center Health Program: “Recklessly cutting the staffing, funding, and resources that ensure 9/11 first responders and survivors get […]
By Dara Lind, Immmigration Impact | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. From his first day in office, President Trump made clear that part of his […]
By Brian Figeroux, Jr. | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com The PlayStation 5 (PS5), Sony’s latest gaming console, has significantly influenced the gaming landscape since its release. Beyond entertainment, gaming consoles like the PS5 have profound implications for inner-city youth, offering both potential benefits and challenges. Simultaneously, Sony Corporation has demonstrated a commitment to […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The authority for a New York State Governor to remove the Mayor of New York City is enshrined in both state law and the New York City Charter. Specifically, the New York City Charter stipulates: “The Mayor may be removed from office by […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Gregory Reed / shutterstock.com Throughout political history, numerous elected officials have faced allegations of misconduct, yet many have managed to navigate these crises and continue their careers. This article examines ten such individuals, detailing the accusations they faced and how they survived politically. Bill Clinton As the 42nd […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in releasing the following statement ahead of a court hearing in their case against the Trump administration for illegally granting Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access […]