By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many dreams begin—and some turn into nightmares. For immigrant women in the United States, the promise of marriage and a green […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com | Photo of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander In-scope advertising to ECM outlets dropped 84% since LL83 was implemented City Hall missed deadline to publish mandated FY24 annual advertising report by more than 75 days New York, NY – In an analysis of the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Samantha Maldonado/THE CITY From air monitoring to hazardous waste disposal, wary EPA workers and former regional administrators described how the Trump administration’s moves to limit their agency will manifest in New York City. Over 100 Environmental Protection Agency workers and supporters on Tuesday marched at Federal Plaza […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com Judge Dale Ho ordered the emails and texts released after the Department of Justice surfaced snippets to bolster its claim Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams acted to further his ambitions. Manhattan federal prosecutors worked for weeks behind the scenes to push back […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com In a bold legal move, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, accusing the agency of violating federal law by restricting access to affordable student loan payments and disrupting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. […]
Native American cultures are deeply rooted in respect for nature, community, and the interconnectedness of all things. Their wisdom, passed down through generations in oral traditions, teaches valuable lessons about life, responsibility, and harmony with the world. These sayings, drawn from various Indigenous tribes, offer profound insights that continue to be relevant today. This article […]
African American culture is rich with wisdom, resilience, and timeless sayings that have been passed down through generations. Many of these phrases were born from struggle, perseverance, and a deep-rooted sense of community, offering guidance on survival, success, and self-respect. This article explores ten of the most powerful African American sayings, their meanings, origins, and […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Lying is a fundamental aspect of human nature. From small white lies meant to spare someone’s feelings to elaborate deceptions designed to manipulate, lying is an inescapable part of social interaction. However, despite the commonality of lying, most lies are eventually discovered, often leading to significant personal, professional, and legal consequences. […]
By Greg David, THE CITY Strong job growth and Wall Street bonuses show momentum but consumers are worried, tourism could weaken and layoffs loom. New York City is stuck in the middle of two crosscurrents that will determine whether the local economy will continue to grow this year or plunge into a recession. Big Wall […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Andrew Harnik / shutterstock.com How Musk’s Polarizing Behavior Threatens His Empire and International Relations Elon Musk, once celebrated as a visionary bridging technology and sustainability, now finds himself at a crossroads. His recent embrace of right-wing rhetoric, associations with extremist ideologies, and inflammatory public statements have triggered financial, […]