City Council Tries to Improve Paid Family Leave
BY KIRSTEN DAVIS In 2016, New Yorkers saw the implementation of paid family leave. It wouldn’t just allow family members time off after the arrival …[read more]
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Reminds Coney Island What He Stands For
BY ALFONSO ABREU While New York City is in the midst of a mayoral election, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is already campaigning for next …[read more]
Council Hearing Probes Mental Health Services for Immigrant Families.
BY MARYANA AVERYANOVA Over four hours, New York City Council members heard emotional public testimonies about immigrant children, adults and families living in fear and …[read more]
New Yorkers Debate Draft State Energy Plan as Deadline Fast Approaches
By Flugue Joseph Jr The future of New York State’s energy policy was up for debate at a September 18 NYS Energy Research and Development …[read more]
Detroit Tigers Easy Whiff Victory Over The New York Yankees
BY PAOLA SACERDOTE The Detroit Tigers exposed the New York Yankees’ weak bullpen in their opening first series game on September 9, the Yankees losing …[read more]
CUNY LGBTQI+ Council Hosts Virtual Welcome for the Fall Semester
BY JAIDA DENT CUNY offers many services to its students, but many may be unaware of its LGBTQI+ Council. The Council offered an introduction to …[read more]
Sunset Park’s Mexican Independence Parade Proceeds Despite The Possibility Of ICE Presence.
By Luis Angel Perez-Martinez Sunset Park hosted a Mexican Day parade on Sunday, September 14th, to allow the community to celebrate Mexican Independence Day despite …[read more]
Bed-Stuy Nonprofits Host Free Book Event
BY ROSSI SEALEY Aiming to bring books to the community, several Brooklyn non-profit organizations kicked off a back-to-school event during the weeklong Brooklyn Book Festival …[read more]
Students’ Groups Kick Off Latinx Heritage Month at Brooklyn College
By Kaila Maceira Latinx Heritage Month at Brooklyn College began with a September 15 celebration of cultural heritage and political activism, featuring music and dance …[read more]
“Deliveristas” Rally for Job Protection
BY SARAH O’CONNELL Just months after NYC delivery drivers saw a minimum pay hike go into effect, members of the Los Deliveristas Unidos campaign crowded …[read more]