Green Card Slavery: A Modern-Day Bondage Exposed

Green Card Slavery: A Modern-Day Bondage Exposed

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 […]

NYC EPA Workers Decry Trump Cuts at Lunchtime Walkout

NYC EPA Workers Decry Trump Cuts at Lunchtime Walkout

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 […]

Prosecutors in Adams Case Disagreed Charges Had Political Motives, Internal Messages Show

Prosecutors in Adams Case Disagreed Charges Had Political Motives, Internal Messages Show

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 […]

Teachers’ Union Sues Trump Administration for ‘Breaking’ Student Loan Forgiveness System

Teachers’ Union Sues Trump Administration for ‘Breaking’ Student Loan Forgiveness System

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 Sayings: Words of Wisdom for Humanity

Native American Sayings: Words of Wisdom for Humanity

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 Sayings: Words of Wisdom for Humanity

African American Sayings: Words of Wisdom for Humanity

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 […]

The Complex Nature of Lies: Understanding Deception, Its Discovery, and Its Consequences

The Complex Nature of Lies: Understanding Deception, Its Discovery, and Its Consequences

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. […]

New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

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 […]

Elon Musk: The Cost of Controversy and the Global Reckoning

Elon Musk: The Cost of Controversy and the Global Reckoning

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, […]