Madela Art Work Auctioned for First Time in New York City
By Alfonsina Venegas The Bonham art gallery on Thursday held an auction at its Manhattan premises, featuring contemporary African art. And among the artists whose …[read more]
Controversial Project That Would House Elderly and LGBT Tenants – but Would Endanger a Beloved Garden – Heads Toward Approval
By Maya Dower-Johnson, Jonathan Wilson and Salamat Ellams The New York City Council held a hearing at City Hall on Thursday to discuss building …[read more]
Senate Banking Committee Chair James Sanders Holds Event Advising Small Businesses How to Borrow Money
By Edward King and Alexander Parisel Politicians, financial experts and advocacy groups gathered together on Thursday for a financial engagement forum at the Springfield …[read more]
Long Island Officials and Holocaust Survivors Reflect on a Painful Era
By Brianna Mikes There is hope on Long Island. But some believe that Nassau County residents and, indeed, the country, are living in dangerous …[read more]
Gravesites in Washington Square Park Bring Awareness to City’s Opioid Crisis
By Tywanna Webb On Thursday, New Yorkers placed flowers on the tombstones in Washington Square Park to memorialize residents who have died in the …[read more]
Activist Shaun King Inspires Students at Black Lives Matter Summit
By Tywanna Webb This Thursday, LaGuardia Community College hosted its fifth annual Black Lives Matter Summit, to discuss the importance of activism and reform. “Words …[read more]
Campaign Finance Board Slaps Fines on Candidates
By Carolann Lowe Charles Cooper testified before the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) as he answered a long list of violations slapped on him after …[read more]
Councilmembers: No One Will be Greener Than We Are
By Maya Dower-Johnson The New York City Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection held a hearing at City Hall on Thursday to vote on an …[read more]
Cardinal Dolan Teams With Goya and Pols, Feeding the Poor on Holy Thursday
By Brianna Mikes His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods Rafael Toro were joined Thursday morning by Catholic …[read more]