By Esther Claudette Gittens If you have experienced attempted fraud on one or more of your credit cards, it is crucial to take immediate steps to protect your financial security. One of the most effective actions is placing a fraud alert on your credit file with the major credit bureaus. This alert notifies potential creditors […]
Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com ***PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE*** BROOKLYN, NY (February 20, 2025) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced an allocation totaling $132,000 in FY25 discretionary funding to be distributed to 83 NYCHA Tenant Associations (TAs) across the borough. The funding is allocated for general programming support, including family days, backpack giveaways, and other programs […]
By: Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Luis Yanez / Shutterstock.com This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In response to a blizzard of executive orders from President Donald Trump, the Public Broadcasting Service recently erased a series of videos made in partnership with New York City Public Schools focused on LGBTQ […]
By: Jon Campbell | Gothamist.com | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, saying his fate should be left to the voters to decide at the ballot box. Hochul, a Democrat, announced Thursday that she will not invoke her authority under state […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: atm2003 / Shutterstock.com The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in conflict for decades, with neighboring Rwanda playing a significant role in the region’s instability. Rwanda’s involvement, particularly through support of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, has led to territorial gains in eastern DRC, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Sombat Muycheen / Shutterstock.com In recent years, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to corporate strategies, aiming to foster inclusive workplaces and equitable opportunities. However, a notable shift has emerged, with several major corporations, including McDonald’s, scaling back their DEI commitments. This article delves into […]