Editorial credit: II.studio / shutterstock.com As New York City prepares for its 2025 mayoral election, voters and students alike are paying close attention to the future of public education. In particular, the affordability and accessibility of the City University of New York (CUNY) system have emerged as critical issues. CUNY, historically known as a gateway […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy of Henry Butler Brooklyn, a borough known for its rich diversity and dynamic political landscape, is on the cusp of significant change. As we look toward the 2025 mayoral race, there are substantial shifts in the political fabric of this vibrant community. In this interview with Pearl Phillip, our […]
By Linda Nwoke | Photos courtesy of Zellnor’s Campaign New York City approaches a crucial mayoral election, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, the son of Costa Rican immigrants with deep roots in Brooklyn, boldly plans to reshape the city’s future. Senator Myrie’s campaign centers around restoring New York’s promise of opportunity, citing his life as proof […]
By Sandy Connors | Photo courtesy of Dr. Victoria Rollins April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to confronting a painful reality that often remains hidden in plain sight. Sexual violence is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States, and while advocacy has grown, survivors’ voices often remain unheard, […]
By Stan Chu Ilo, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / shutterstock.com The death of Pope Francis at his residence on 21 April 2025 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion faithful. The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from outside […]
By Hanna D. Paton , THE CONVERSATION The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years. Since early […]
Comptroller Lander announces new plans to hold pension fund asset managers accountable; renews calls for Tesla securities litigation New York, NY — In his weekly briefing on Protecting New York from Donald Trump, coinciding with Earth Day, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander decried threats from the Trump administration to dramatically roll back climate progress and stood with […]
By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor For NBA fans, the term “deep vein thrombosis” (DVT) has become more than just medical jargon — it is a stark reminder of the physical toll professional athletes face. In the past year, the league has been shaken by the diagnoses of […]
By Dara Lind, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Ruben2533 / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Over the weekend, I got a WhatsApp message from Mr. A. Mr. A and I […]
Asaf Elkayam and Jerusalem Management Overcharged Tenants, Allowed Workers to Enter Apartments without Notifying Tenants, and Provided Misleading Leases NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today stopped a landlord who primarily rents units to University of Albany students from unlawfully taking advantage of tenants with illegal fees and misleading leases. An investigation by […]