April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Confronting Silence and Supporting Survivors with Reverend Dr. Victoria Rollins

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Confronting Silence and Supporting Survivors with Reverend Dr. Victoria Rollins

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, […]

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dept. of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch to Support Community Banking in Red Hook

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dept. of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch to Support Community Banking in Red Hook

Comptroller Deposited $10 Million in Public Funds to Spring Bank Branch as Part of Program to Increase Access to Financial Services in Historically Underserved Communities New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development […]

Communities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement

Communities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement

By Micaela McConnell, Immigration Impact | Editorial credit: Gints Ivuskans / 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. The first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a […]

Support for Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Political Turmoil

Support for Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Political Turmoil

Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com In recent months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has faced significant political challenges, including legal investigations and calls for his resignation. Despite these pressures, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders continues to support him, citing various reasons for their steadfastness. Elected Officials Backing Mayor Adams […]