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by Derrel Jazz Johnson SiriusXM and Pandora teamed up to bring 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Alicia Keys to the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem for a special one-night-only performance on Thursday, November 11, 2021, as part of their Small Stage Series. Alicia Keys opened the intimate, exclusive, and invitation-only […]

NEW YORK – Mayor de Blasio and the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) today launched VetConnectPro, a first-in-the-nation employment tool that connects Veterans looking for work in the New York City public and private sector to matching employment opportunities. A model for other cities and states, the site provides Veterans and their families access to a

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced up to $2 million in emergency funding will be made available to eligible homeowners in five downstate counties impacted by flooding from Hurricane Ida earlier this year who could not access FEMA Individual Assistance funding. These new state funds will provide emergency repair grants to homeowners who suffered damage to their primary

By Daniel Rose The outpouring of acknowledgments of the singular roles Colin Powell played in American life has focused primarily on his career in government and the military, and these were indeed notable.   Years from now, however, when he is seen in a clearer perspective, his most important contribution will likely be his formidable positive impact on

by Derrel Jazz Johnson Chase and Kevin Hart teamed up to give college students from the Harlem community advice on improving financial health at a Chase branch in the heart of Harlem on Thursday, November 4, 2021. With Chase Managing Director and Business Executive Robert Scott, Hart shared tools and tips for improving financial health.

When was the last time you looked at your bank account balance? According to a survey, over 60% of Americans check their balance at least once a week. This habit, if practiced the right way, can put you on the path to achieving your financial goals. Whether you’re looking to become financially independent, planning for

By Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Democrat Eric Adams won New York City’s mayoral race on Tuesday on promises to boost public safety and give voice to working-class residents, drawing on his experience as a police captain and as a Black man who experienced police brutality as a youth. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president since 2014, will

Democrat Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral electionBy Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Democrat Eric Adams won New York City’s mayoral race on Tuesday on promises to boost public safety and give voice to working-class residents, drawing on his experience as a police captain and as a Black man who experienced police brutality as a youth.