Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am delighted to join you this afternoon at this memorable occasion, and I am honored that Ms. Baptiste, a communications specialist par excellence, who has worked extensively across the Region, asked me to say a few words as this publication is launched. The work undertaken by […]
By Tom Eschen | CBS 6 Albany News Albany — With just weeks left in the 2024 legislative session, there are two bills with two very different perspectives in play at the New York State Capitol, both centering around immigrants, law enforcement and federal immigration services. This comes as asylum seekers are pushing lawmakers to do […]
By Rogelio Sáenz and Selene M. Gomez | The Conversation Five of the seven states widely expected to be political battlegrounds in the 2024 presidential election have populations very much like that of the U.S. overall, in a range of demographic and socioeconomic measures. For decades, the presidential selection season has begun with the Iowa […]
Originally published on willsandestates.nyc. When it comes to securing your future with a life partner, marriage often triggers specific legal protections and benefits, including rights to inheritance and decision-making in cases of medical emergencies. However, for couples who are unmarried—whether by choice or circumstance—the lack of a formal union can create significant legal gaps in […]
By Pearl Phillip As the United States gears up for another crucial election cycle, the spotlight is once again on the diverse tapestry of its electorate. Among the most influential demographics are women of color, whose collective voice significantly shapes the country’s political landscape. A recent poll conducted by Intersections of Our Lives sheds light on this pivotal group’s voting […]
Photo courtesy: Lyndon Taylor NEW YORK, NY – May 13, 2024 – Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO), a renowned New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underserved youth, for three decades is embarking on its annual mission of hope and empowerment as members of the executive, led by Gary Williams, Founder travel to Kingston, Jamaica […]
The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has predicted near-record heat in the Caribbean region from April to September 2024, with sweltering conditions expected in August and September. This forecast’s implications include an increased risk of heat stress among vulnerable populations and small livestock due to high temperatures and rising humidity in September. The need for […]
Editorial credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with online food delivery platform DoorDash for routinely rejecting delivery worker applicants with criminal histories without fair assessment, in violation of state human rights and corrections laws and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Under state human […]
People dealing with food insecurity received fresh produce and bread at the Woodbine community space in Ridgewood, March 23, 2022. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Katie Honan A food distribution company tasked with providing food to needy New Yorkers during the pandemic overbilled and overcharged the city by more than $9 million, according to an audit released Wednesday by […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Ethan Geringer-Sameth | City & State New York Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education, New York City classrooms are among the most segregated in the nation. Now, a new report from New York University claims Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks have abandoned the […]