By Pearl Phillip | Photo by: AI As another frigid New York winter approaches, the city’s poorest residents are finding that warmth has become a luxury they can scarcely afford. Behind every rising Con Edison bill and every sputtering radiator lies a larger story of economic inequality and infrastructural neglect. Over the past five years, […]
Brian Anthony Figeroux, founding partner of The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates and host of the Ask the Lawyer Radio Program, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 65. A respected attorney, advocate, and community educator, he dedicated his life to justice, empowerment, and service. Homegoing services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, […]
Bronx, NY: The Overcomers House Institutes, under the Prophetic Deliverance Theological Training Institute (PWDI), proudly presents its 28th Overcomers’ Expression Convention 2025 and Prophetic-Deliverance Ordination and Empowerment. The event will be held over two powerful weekends — October 30th to November 2nd and November 6th to November 9th, 2025 — at Overcomers House, 686 East […]
Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner of the New York City Health Department Staying healthy during the fall and winter can feel like a challenge. With conflicting information from the federal government this year, many parents are confused: “Should I or my child be vaccinated for the flu, COVID-19, and RSV?” “What symptoms should I watch […]
Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Pioneering Program Launched by Mayor Adams Cancels Medical Debt for Over 75,000 New Yorkers in Partnership with Undue Medical Debt NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced over 75,000 New Yorkers. Last year, Mayor Adams launched a pioneering program that — through an $18 million investment by the city over three […]
By Sandy Connors As the sun moves into Scorpio (October 23 – November 21), the air turns crisp, the light grows golden, and the mood shifts toward mystery and transformation. Scorpio season is ruled by passion, power, and purpose — a time to embrace your strength, reveal your authenticity, and express the most magnetic parts […]
By Pearl Phillip Breast cancer remains one of the most critical public health challenges in the United States. For Black women, however, the burden is uniquely severe—not only in incidence and risk but also in outcomes and mortality rates. Despite medical advances, too many Black women continue to face late diagnoses, aggressive cancer subtypes, and […]
By Anne Webster Wondering whether it’s worth paying for an IQ test? Here’s what you need to know about legitimate testing, online scams, and why true intelligence can’t be reduced to a number. The Search for a Number That Defines You In a world obsessed with scores and metrics, it’s easy to believe intelligence can […]
By:www.soccer.com Meila Brewer, Nyanya Touray and Lauren Malsom Score for the USA; Americans Face China PR on Oct. 21 in Second Group C Match in Salé, Morocco SALÉ, Morocco (Oct. 18, 2025) – The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team opened the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a resounding 3-0 win over Ecuador. […]
By Sandy Connors Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us that prevention starts long before abuse becomes visible. It’s a time to reflect on how relationships form, evolve, and sometimes deteriorate into dangerous cycles of control, fear, and emotional harm. For many survivors, the first warning signs were not bruises but boundaries crossed, emotions […]