NY Schools Most Segregated in the US; Black and Brown Kids Should Attend Charter Schools

NY Schools Most Segregated in the US; Black and Brown Kids Should Attend Charter Schools

By Linda Nwoke Editorial credit: Darwin Brandis / Shutterstock.com In 2014, the Civil Rights Project at UCLA reported that New York State was the most segregated state in the nation for Black students. The problem persists. In an updated analysis using 2018 data, a new report released in June 2022 from the Civil Rights Project finds that […]

Although unemployment has fallen in New York City, the last year has seen a sharp divergence in White and Black unemployment rates

Although unemployment has fallen in New York City, the last year has seen a sharp divergence in White and Black unemployment rates

By Emily Mella Pablo and James A. Parrott // Centernyc.org New York City’s unemployment rate for the first quarter of this year (January-March) fell to 5.3 percent, down from 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022. The city continues to lag national performance, with the overall U.S. unemployment rate for the latest quarter clocking […]

USCIS Updates Review Process for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

USCIS Updates Review Process for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

The U.S. government is granting advance travel authorization for up to 30,000 noncitizens each month to come to the United States to seek parole on a case-by-case basis under the processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Due to high interest in these processes, USCIS is updating the review process effective May 17, 2023. We are updating […]

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Proposes Immediate Legal Opportunities for Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and City Council to Address Migrant and Homelessness Crisis in New York

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Proposes Immediate Legal Opportunities for Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and City Council to Address Migrant and Homelessness Crisis in New York

Through Legal Action, City & State Leaders Could Open Up Tens of Thousands Vacant Apartments to New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness and Compel Other Municipal Governments Outside of New York City to Contribute Housing and Shelter 80,000 New Yorkers Currently Live in City Shelters, Nearly Two-Thirds of Shelter Populations Are Families with Children Over 41,000 Asylum Seekers Are in […]

Looking to Sell Your Home for Cash? Read This First.

Looking to Sell Your Home for Cash? Read This First.

Cash home buyers like the “We Buy Ugly Houses” company may offer a quick and convenient sale to homeowners. Here’s what experts say you should know about interacting with these companies. by Byard Duncan and Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica You’ve seen the ads in your neighborhood. They’ve flashed across your television and buzzed your phone to life at odd […]

New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era

New York City’s Restaurant Industry Continues to Struggle in the Post-Pandemic Era

By Pearl Phillip “Grim” is how one restaurant owner describes New York’s restaurant industry today.  The Covid-19 pandemic may be officially over.  But restaurants continue to feel the impact.  The restaurant industry is integral to New York City’s social and economic DNA. From intimate, family-owned restaurants and food carts to four-star world-famous establishments, New York […]

Tipping – The New Dilemma for Restaurant Patrons

Tipping – The New Dilemma for Restaurant Patrons

By Pearl Phillip With inflation rising, patrons are cutting back on gratuities. The scales are tipping. At the height of the pandemic, New Yorkers dug deep into their pockets to recognize the hard work and health risks faced by workers in every aspect of the food business — servers, cooks, cashiers, and delivery workers. For […]

Rep. Clarke and Democratic Leaders Respond to H.R. 2, Introduce the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023

Rep. Clarke and Democratic Leaders Respond to H.R. 2, Introduce the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke joined Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) to introduce the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023, a bold, inclusive, and humane vision for the future of the United States immigration system. For the announcement, Sánchez joined Democratic leaders to respond to H.R. 2, the Child Deportation Act, legislation proposed by […]