By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com This article explores the process of eliminating the 48-hour rule The 48-hour rule in the New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been a subject of controversy and debate. This rule, which provides officers a 48-hour window before they are required to answer questions […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ben Von Klemperer /shutterstock.com One policy that has garnered significant attention is the NYPD’s “48-hour rule,” which grants officers a 48-hour window before they must answer questions about incidents involving potential misconduct. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been at the center of debates regarding police […]
Editorial Credit: Terrance HT Ip / shutterstock.com Historical Context of Charter and Public Schools in NYC 1.1. The Evolution of Public Schools in NYC Public education in New York City has been a fundamental part of the city’s infrastructure for over a century, designed to provide free education to all children regardless of race, socioeconomic status, […]
Editorial Credit: Bob Korn / shutterstock.com Introduction 1.1 Definition of Reparations Reparations are a complex and multifaceted concept that involves compensation for historical injustices and wrongs committed against a particular group of people. In the context of the descendants of enslaved people in the United States, reparations refer to the redress of the injustices stemming […]
Who: State Senator Cordell Cleare in partnership with El Barrio Music Speaks Festival will be hosting her 2nd Annual Afro-Latino Jazz Concert in Harlem. What: The Afro-Latino Jazz Festival is a celebration of the vibrant musical genre born and perfected in our community. Senator Cordell Cleare invites everyone to attend the 2nd Annual Festival, with […]
Who: State Senator Cordell Cleare hosts the John Coltrane Jazz Appreciation Day Festival in partnership with the New York Jazz Society, Jazzmobile 60th Summerfest, New Heritage Theatre, Jazz Foundation of America, Marcus Garvey Park Alliance, and the National Jazz Museum of Harlem. What: The John Coltrane Jazz Appreciation Day Festival will once again be a […]
Editorial Credit: M_agency / shutterstock.com Are you buying a home for the first time? One of the key considerations you’ll need to make is just how much ‘house’ you want to buy. While going minimal is a good idea to save on costs, having a smaller living space can cramp your lifestyle in many ways. […]
Editorial Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / shutterstock.com If you’re a small business owner in New York grappling with insurmountable debt, missed payrolls, or unpaid suppliers, you may be considering bankruptcy as a way to manage your financial crisis. Choosing the right type of bankruptcy—Chapter 13 or Chapter 11—can make all the difference in how effectively you […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022, after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]
By 311divorce.com | Editorial Credit: Prostockstudio /shutterstock.com Divorce is a reality that affects nearly half of all marriages. The common statistic, “one out of two marriages ends in divorce,” has been quoted for decades. While this number has fluctuated over time, and recent trends indicate a decline in divorce rates, the reality remains that many […]