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 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 […]
By Prime Minister’s Office | Photo credit: Prime Minister’s Office Following the successful conclusion of negotiations between the Government Negotiating Team (GNT) and the Trade Union Federation (TUF), the Cabinet of Ministers have agreed to pay out an additional $32 million in back pay to more than 11,000 public servants in February. The government will commence […]
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: […]
Photo courtesy of AFL-CIO January 8, 9AM-12PM: Given the results of the last presidential election and the previous Trump administration’s record, the upcoming administration will likely significantly impact union rights enforcement and immigration policy practices. Join us for a workshop and strategic conversation among policy experts, union leaders and immigrant worker advocates to understand […]
By Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The longtime Adams aide, who was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in late September, says she is retiring to spend more time with her family. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the chief advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, has retired in the latest high-profile departure in […]
Photo courtesy: caricom.org The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]