By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com The mayor is expected to focus on his old standbys: crime and housing. Mayor Eric Adams will present his fourth State of the City speech Thursday at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, attempting to highlight his administration’s wins even as he faces […]
By Center for American Progress | Editorial credit: Nir Levy / shutterstock.com As the nation observes a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. Following the announcement of his passing at the age of 100, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: […]
Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com AG James Has Secured More Than $10 Million From Transportation Companies, Won Criminal Convictions of 11 Individuals NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced new measures to stop a major source of Medicaid fraud by transportation companies that use fake billing schemes to steal from […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Jesse Hamilton forced Cushman & Wakefield to assign Diana Boutross to city lease deals, according to a court complaint — before the duo jetted off to Japan with Adams’ soon-to-be-indicted chief advisor. A longtime associate of Mayor Eric Adams who oversees city […]
By Zach Ahmad , New York Civil Liberties Union | Editorial credit: Ameer Mussard-Afcari / shutterstock.com Trump’s efforts to expel millions of immigrants are a threat to all of us. New York State is home to nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants. Most of them have lived in New York for more than a decade. They are our […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The Department of Investigation recommended in November that Michael Ryan resign, but months later, he’s still there. A behind-the-scenes Department of Investigation probe documented evidence that the white male director of the city’s election board routinely made racially insensitive and sexually suggestive remarks […]
By Staff Writer | Photo courtesy of ttparliament.org PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: January 7, 2025: In a historic move within the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM), Stuart Young has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago by outgoing leader, Dr. Keith Rowley. The announcement came after a closely contested vote […]
Editorial Credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 29, “The Laken Riley Act.” America’s Voice urges a “no” vote: The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice: “This bill would empower state anti-immigrant zealots, like Ken Paxton and Kris Kobach, […]
Photo By Caricom Press “In our unity lies our strength. This must be our truth and our rallying cry. Whether tackling the climate crisis, addressing gun violence, or championing equitable global financial reforms, we must act with one voice and one purpose.” My beloved brothers and sisters of the Caribbean, As we step boldly into […]
Planned Building Services Will End No-Poach Agreements That Suppress Wages and Limit Competition NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin today announced a settlement with Planned Building Services, Inc. and its related companies (Planned) for using illegal no-poach agreements that can lower employees’ wages, reduce competition, and restrict […]