Attorney General James Secures $6 Million Judgment Against Unlicensed Cannabis Store in Brooklyn

Attorney General James Secures $6 Million Judgment Against Unlicensed Cannabis Store in Brooklyn

By Attorney General’s Press Office  Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge Fined for Selling Unregulated Cannabis Products and Ignoring Orders to Stop Operating without a License NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop (Big Chief), an unlicensed cannabis store […]

As Trump & GOP Push for Billions to Fund “Immigration Crackdown” Three Key Questions That Require an Answer

As Trump & GOP Push for Billions to Fund “Immigration Crackdown” Three Key Questions That Require an Answer

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Chip Somodevilla / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Yesterday, NBC News highlighted, “Trump’s border czar is ‘begging’ for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says,” highlighting comments from Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) ahead of hearings and a vote in the committee today and tomorrow on a […]

Nationwide Recall of Canned Tuna Over Botulism Risk, FDA Warns

Nationwide Recall of Canned Tuna Over Botulism Risk, FDA Warns

To protect consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of canned tuna sold at grocery stores due to a potential botulism risk. The affected products, made using tuna sourced from Tri-Union Seafoods, are sold under popular brand names, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. The recall spans dozens […]

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Life Circumstances Affect Your Decision

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Life Circumstances Affect Your Decision

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  In today’s economic climate, financial instability is a growing concern for many individuals. Rising costs of living, inflation, job loss, and personal hardships such as divorce and broken relationships can lead to overwhelming debt. When financial obligations become unmanageable, bankruptcy may be the best solution for a fresh start. However, choosing […]

Tenants Rally for Justice: Community Unites Against Slumlord Conditions in Sunset Park

Tenants Rally for Justice: Community Unites Against Slumlord Conditions in Sunset Park

Photo credit: Nova Rivera NEW YORK — In a powerful display of solidarity, 30 or more community members — including staff from Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Mixteca members and local residents — gathered yesterday to rally for tenants’ rights and demand immediate action from property owner Shea Sigal. The rally, held outside three buildings owned by Sigal […]

Summer Research Internship Program 2025, CUNY DSI

Summer Research Internship Program 2025, CUNY DSI

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CUNY DSI SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2025 CUNY DSI’s SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM provides undergraduate and graduate students with meaningful research experience in the field of Dominican Studies. Whether training in the humanities, social sciences, or STEM, selected participants will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and under the guidance of CUNY DSI’s one-of-a-kind […]

The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It

The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It

By Lawrence Norden and Daniel I. Weiner | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com Campaign finance rules and checks on presidential power are collapsing just as leading technology corporations have gained massive power over our political system. As Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and President Donald Trump’s top campaign donor, rampages through the federal government shutting […]

Faith Leaders, Including Pope Francis, Speak Out to Condemn Cruel, Chaotic, and Indiscriminate Harm of Trump Immigration and Refugee Policies

Faith Leaders, Including Pope Francis, Speak Out to Condemn Cruel, Chaotic, and Indiscriminate Harm of Trump Immigration and Refugee Policies

By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: stu.dio / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values and seek to tamp down, instead of […]

Socialists, Zionists Race to Register New Democrats Ahead of Friday Deadline

Socialists, Zionists Race to Register New Democrats Ahead of Friday Deadline

by Jonathan Custodio and Harry Siegel |thecity.us |Editorial credit: Bob Korn / Shutterstock.com   Ahead of the Feb. 14 deadline for voters to pick a party affiliation in time to vote in June’s New York City primary, socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been racing to get his supporters registered as Democrats — and one group opposed to […]