By: Anne Webster New York City is grappling with a critical and largely underreported problem: illiteracy. Children are bound to struggle—and entire communities may stagnate—if students cannot master foundational reading skills. As a candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo has introduced an ambitious 25-point education plan meant to reshape literacy […]
By: Anne Webster New York City is in the midst of a profound literacy crisis that threatens the academic and economic futures of its most vulnerable children. Nearly two-thirds of students living in poverty are unable to read at grade level, setting them on a trajectory toward lower graduation rates, limited career prospects, and diminished […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Hans Pennink / Shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to reenter New York politics by running for mayor in 2025 has sparked intense scrutiny. His campaign unfolds amid lingering questions around corruption, moral breaches, and public trust. This article analyzes the complexity of Cuomo’s ethical baggage—what it reveals, and whether […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com As Zohran Mamdani emerges as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, his campaign’s progressive momentum has collided with mounting concerns around corruption, privilege, and moral credibility. With criticisms emerging over his personal actions and public posture, this article offers a professional analysis […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com As Eric Adams mounts his re-election bid for New York City mayor, questions surrounding corruption and morality have taken center stage. With federal indictments, high-profile resignations, and lawsuits alleging misconduct within City Hall, the debate over Adams’s fitness for continued leadership reflects deeper concerns about […]
By: Janet Howard Protecting Victims, Parental Duties, and Legal Rights Incest is one of the most damaging forms of abuse, leaving deep emotional, psychological, and often physical scars on its victims. This complex issue carries profound legal and moral implications—not only for the perpetrator but also for the non-offending parent, who has a duty to […]
By: Maribel Hastings| America’s Voice | Editorial credit: aaronschwartzphoto / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC: The militarization of immigration policy is in full swing, and the Trump administration has announced that it is speeding up construction of the largest detention center in the United States, logically on a military base, Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas. Although […]
In an era where Black women remain the most underfunded entrepreneurs in America, one platform is rewriting the narrative, starting with the crown. (Black PR Wire) Miss Black North America (MBNA) is officially open for applications, inviting a new wave of national delegates to step into their power, grow their platforms, and fund their dreams. […]
By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: James Christopher Communications Inc Discover how James Christopher transitioned from Press Director for the Brooklyn Democratic Party to launching James Christopher Communications Inc., focusing on authenticity, grassroots engagement, and strategic communication in New York politics. In the competitive arena of New York politics, few transitions are as striking as […]
With House control on the line in 2026, Hochul signals she’ll redraw maps to blunt GOP gains from Texas to Florida. By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul is stepping to the front lines of America’s latest political map war, vowing to counter Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting […]