For Arturo O’Farrill, Afro Latin Jazz Artist, Music Has No Borders
By Jonathan Wilson Music, particularly jazz, always contains a message. For Arturo O’Farrill it is this: “I have found that music consistently delivers that …[read more]
Month: May 2019
Replacing Jumaane Williams is a Long and Wearing Process. Voting Comes Next Tuesday
By Carolann Lowe Former 45th District City Councilman Jumaane Williams was elected New York City Public Advocate on March 20. Following William’s successful run, …[read more]
Bed-Stuy Assemblywoman and Councilman Tell de Blasio, Don’t Displace Our Senior Citizens
By Maya Dower-Johnson Councilmember Robert Cornegy, Jr., Assemblymember Tremaine Wright and furious seniors of the Sumner House Senior Center gathered on Thursday to say …[read more]
The Spotlight Thursday was on Anna Delvey, Socialite Who Stole Hearts and Money
By Jada May Anna Sorokin, better known Anna Delvey, was blinded by the glitz and glamour of the lavish style she was living as …[read more]
Van Bramer and Transportation Advocates Demand End to Sidewalk Parking and Placard Abuse
By Edward King Under the cover of a gray sky, Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and transportation advocates called for stiffer enforcement of illegal …[read more]
New York State Comptroller: The Building Industry is Essential to Our Economy
By Tywanna Webb and Alexander Parisel New York City’s construction industry has added over 43,000 jobs between 2010 and 2018, according to the report …[read more]
To the Governor, the Actress, the CEO, the Designer and the Entrepreneur: Happy Mothers Day!
By Austin Santiago Over 500 people filled the Grand Ballroom of the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on Thursday as the National Mother’s Day Committee …[read more]
Postal Workers Team up with Island Harvest Food Bank – to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
By Brianna Mikes On Thursday, the Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) …[read more]
Experience Chinese-American Life – in Music and Memory
By Shanika Carlies On Thursday, a new exhibition, “The Moon Represents My Heart: Music, Memory and Belonging” opened to the public at the Museum …[read more]
Honoring Those Who Fought for Our Rights as Americans
By Jada May and Joseph Leo The Star-Spangled Banner played triumphantly as Marine Color Guards stood erect at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn on Thursday, …[read more]