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At Convention, Presidential Candidates Appear, but Rev. Sharpton May be the Biggest Star

April 4, 2019 journalism 0

By Austin Santiago The Sheraton Hotel in Times Square is buzzing with activity as the 2019 National Action Network (NAN) convention is underway. Founded …[read more]

Women’s Catalyst Conference Gives Awards and Boosts Morale

March 29, 2019 journalism 0

By Jada May The morning session of The Women’s Catalyst Awards Conference — Future@Work — took place in the Hilton Hotel in Midtown, celebrating …[read more]

Case of Man Who Allegedly Murdered His Grandmother is Postponed

March 29, 2019 journalism 0

By Shanika Carlies Barry James, 34, a resident of the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, was charged with murdering his grandmother, Joyce James-Spears, 70, in …[read more]

Prominent Hispanic Business Women Receive Awards

March 28, 2019 journalism 0

By Alfonsina Venegas In line with this month’s theme of women and their achievements, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New York organized an …[read more]

NYC To Reduce Gas Usage in Effort to Go Green

March 28, 2019 journalism 0

By Carolann Lowe New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his intent to create a greener city through reduction of the city’s cars …[read more]

Citi Bike’s Exploding Batteries Don’t Scare These Brooklynites

March 28, 2019 journalism 0

By Salamat Ellam When it comes to the Citi Bike fire incident that happened last Sunday in Brooklyn, Brooklynites are willing to give Lyft, …[read more]

What a Great Day to be a Yankee Fan! In New York (and Alabama and Wisconsin)

March 28, 2019 journalism 0

By Austin Santiago It was big day in the South Bronx as the New York Yankees officially kicked off their 2019 season, with a game …[read more]

Attorney General Letitia James Says Purdue Pharma is Killing New Yorkers

March 28, 2019 journalism 0

By Joseph Leo and Milette Millington The opioid crisis in the United States is one of the biggest problems the country is facing, and New …[read more]

Discussion Panel Held to Call for Banning of Solitary Confinement

March 28, 2019 journalism 0

By Tywanna Webb The Fortune Society held a panel Thursday to discuss the effects of solitary confinement and advocate for prison reform policies that …[read more]

Una Clarke, Political Pioneer, Receives Shirley Chisholm Award From United Negro College Fund

March 22, 2019 journalism 0

By Charlene Carlies Una Clarke was honored Thursday with the Shirley Chisholm Award given by the United Negro College Fund, at The Lighthouse on …[read more]