By the Chamber Coalition Attend our five-week Grant Writing Certification Boot Camp. Register at grantcertification.eventbrite.com. In a world where compassion and altruism are powerful agents of change, non-profit organizations stand as beacons of hope, striving to address societal issues, uplift communities, and champion causes that might go unnoticed. However, behind the scenes of their impactful […]
By James A. Parrott | Center of New York City Affairs Earning a living in New York’s private sector is steadily and seriously becoming more hazardous. Nearly 200,000 workers are injured annually in New York State. As the figure below indicates, the incidence of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers has increased in […]
By Chris Sommerfeldt | NY Daily News Black, Asian and Hispanic NYC government workers continue to be paid less than their white colleagues, a disparity driven by a persistent pattern of low wages for women of color in the municipal ranks, according to a new study released by the City Council on Tuesday. The study reflects salary levels across all […]
By Pearl Phillip In the realm of American politics, the influence of ethnic voters is becoming increasingly significant as the demographics of the nation evolves. The voices of minorities, people of color, and immigrants are shaping the political landscape in an unprecedented way in the 2024 election cycle. The story of how these communities assert […]
By Chuck Arnold | MSN Growing up watching the “love in the afternoon” triumvirate of ABC daytime soaps — “All My Children,” “One Life To Live” and “General Hospital” by my mother’s side in the ’80s — it was all about Cliff (Peter Bergman) and Nina (Taylor Miller) on “AMC,” Viki (Erika Slezak) and Clint […]
By Religion News Service (RNS) — The Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, who succeeded the Rev. Jesse Jackson as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has resigned suddenly from leading the Chicago-based civil rights organization. “After continual prayer and deliberation, I have decided to step down from the position of Chief Executive Officer and President […]
Originally published on 311personalinjury.com. When an injury occurs, navigating the legal landscape can be overwhelming. The aftermath of an injury can have lasting effects, from medical bills to lost wages. In such instances, hiring a personal injury lawyer becomes imperative to ensure your rights are protected, and you receive the compensation you deserve. Here are […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Congressman Adriano Espaillat today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about real estate scams targeting at the Dominican community after prosecutors in the Dominican Republic charged a businessman with scamming nearly 150 individuals in the Dominican Republic and United States – including approximately 24 […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn (the Diocese) to address its years of mismanaging clergy sexual abuse cases and for failing to uphold the policies and procedures it adopted for investigating and responding to abuse complaints. Instead, […]
NEW YORK, NY – Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the city’s landmark Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law. The law, which went into effect in April 2014, was historic in its scope, and now offers more than 3.8 million employees the legal right to […]