ADIN’s Yvonne O’Neal at UN Forum: Advocating for African Development and Equity

ADIN’s Yvonne O’Neal at UN Forum: Advocating for African Development and Equity

Africa Development Interchange Network (ADIN), an ECOSOC-accredited NGO, actively participated in the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD4), held at the United Nations from April 14 to 27, 2025. This session provided a vital platform for ADIN to engage with global stakeholders, highlight development challenges facing African communities, and […]

Harlem Neighbors Remember ‘Baby Whisperer’ Hazel Dukes

Harlem Neighbors Remember ‘Baby Whisperer’ Hazel Dukes

By Jonathan Custodio, THE CITY |Editorial credit: Ron Adar/ shutterstock.com | Photo of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes New Yorkers celebrated the former president of the NAACP for her humor, honesty and leadership over decades as a power player in local politics. The sirens from an ambulance woke up Sade Greene at the Lenox Terrace apartment complex […]

How to Start a Shipping Business in NYC: Sending Barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America

How to Start a Shipping Business in NYC: Sending Barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America

Starting a shipping business in New York City that specializes in sending barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America can be a lucrative venture. With a high demand for barrel shipping from immigrant communities, this type of business provides an essential service for people sending goods to their families abroad. However, launching and operating […]

What is the VISION of NYC’s Democratic County Leaders in 2025 and Beyond?

What is the VISION of NYC’s Democratic County Leaders in 2025 and Beyond?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & A katz/ shutterstock.com  New York City comprises five boroughs, each represented by a Democratic county leader who plays a pivotal role in shaping the city’s political landscape. These leaders influence policy directions, endorse candidates, and reflect the aspirations of their constituents. As the city approaches […]

Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

By Katie Honan THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY  At least one major organization has had to shutter, while others are preparing to scale back work and staff because of snowballing financial issues. Nonprofit organizations around New York are still facing months-long delays in getting paid on city government contracts, recently forcing some […]

Public or Charter School. What is the Best Choice for the Parents of Non-white Children?

Public or Charter School. What is the Best Choice for the Parents of Non-white Children?

Editorial Credit: Terrance HT Ip / shutterstock.com Historical Context of Charter and Public Schools in NYC  1.1. The Evolution of Public Schools in NYC Public education in New York City has been a fundamental part of the city’s infrastructure for over a century, designed to provide free education to all children regardless of race, socioeconomic status, […]