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Governor Hochul Announces First of Five City Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Sites Installed Through State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the "DRIve EV Downtown" program that will bring electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations to downtown areas in New York State that are undergoing revitalization and development efforts. Amsterdam in Montgomery County

Mayor de Blasio Announces Permanent Busway on Jay Street in Brooklyn

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio and DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman celebrated City Hall in Your Borough: Brooklyn today by announcing that the Jay Street Busway in Downtown Brooklyn will be made permanent. Piloted in August 2020 as part of the Better

Mayor de Blasio Announces $50 Million Capital Investment in Brooklyn Museum

NEW YORK—Today, Mayor de Blasio announced a historic $50 million capital investment in the Brooklyn Museum. Provided through the City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the funding will support a transformative plan that encompasses gallery renovations and infrastructure projects aimed at

Foreign tourists back in New York, long business recovery seen ahead

By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York has launched its largest tourism advertising campaign in history. John F. Kennedy International Airport bustles again with foreign passengers. The holiday season promises peak travel cheer, with more visitors on streets and

Broadway is back! What to see on the Great White Way by Derrel Jazz Johnson

by Derrel Jazz Johnson After a shutdown that lasted about 18 months, Broadway, a huge tourist attraction and financial artery for New York City, is back! Whether you live in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or anywhere else, now is the

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Exoneration trial of Muhammad Aziz at State Supreme Court in New York City

New York judge vacates convictions of two men for 1965 murder of Malcolm X

By Karen Freifeld and Julia Harte NEW YORK (Reuters) -Two men who spent decades in prison for murdering Black activist and civil rights advocate Malcolm X in 1965 were exonerated on Thursday by a New York state judge, after the Manhattan

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Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur

Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making that dream a reality, especially as

Alicia Keys Performs Live At The Apollo Theater For SiriusXM And Pandora’s Small Stage Series In Harlem, NY

Alicia Keys, SiriusXM & Pandora team up for special night at Apollo

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

Mayor de Blasio Announces Launch of First-in-the-Nation Veterans Employment Tool

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

Harlem Restaurant Week Returns & Reigns Over NYC

Harlem, NY - Harlem Restaurant Week, presented by Harlem Park to Park in conjunction with Empire State Development, Harlem Community Development Corporation, New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Grand Central, returns for its 12th season to present 60

Governor Hochul Commits Up to $2 Million in Emergency Funding for Eligible Homeowners Impacted by Flooding From Hurricane Ida

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

“Colin Powell And The American Dream”

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

Chase and Kevin Hart partner to improve financial health in Harlem

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

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Focusing on Financial Health: Charting the Path Toward Your Next Milestone

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

THT: A Journey through Science and Philosophy

By Neil deGrasse Tyson What are the things that keep you up at night in regard to understanding truth? You have axioms that define your worldview and drive your world-view. What unknowns keep you up at night? Are there any truths

Democrat Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral election

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

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

Republican Glenn Youngkin holds election night event in race for Virginia governor

Republicans capture Virginia governorship, dealing setback to Biden

By Joseph Ax, Gabriella Borter and Jason Lange FAIRFAX, Va. (Reuters) - Republicans won the Virginia governor's election and were within striking distance in New Jersey on Wednesday, a warning that President Joe Biden's Democrats are in trouble heading into next

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Governor Hochul Highlights Preparations for Vaccinating School-Aged Children and Announces #GetTheVaxFacts Campaign to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted preparations for vaccinating school-aged children and announced the "#GetTheVaxFacts" campaign to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks are available below: "Governor Hochul: Hello, everybody, thank you for joining. The ranks are getting smaller. All right. So, here's

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers

More than half of the world’s 7.8 billion people live in cities and urban areas. By 2050, an additional 2.5 billion will be living there. As that figure continues to climb and ever more people flock to metropolitan areas in

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the National Rifle Association (NRA) headquarters, in Fairfax

NRA draws court's resistance in appeal over New York gun store closures

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday cast doubt on an effort by the National Rifle Association to revive its lawsuit challenging New York state's closing of gun stores early in the COVID-19 pandemic

The 'Lord God Bird' might be extinct, but the story of the ivory-billed woodpecker isn't over yet

Since the Endangered Species Act was established nearly 50 years ago in the United States, the Fish and Wildlife Service has prevented the extinction of more than 99 per cent of the species listed in the act. Unfortunately, even federal

FILE PHOTO: Bees are seen on a frame from a beehive in Hoerdt near Strasbourg

Beehive deliveries keep New Yorkers buzzing on rooftops, backy

By Roselle Chen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bustling New York City may not seem a bee-friendly place, but its high-rise rooftops and tiny gardens are buzzing with honeymakers threatened by pesticides in rural areas. About 2.4 million Italian honeybees waited in a

FILE PHOTO: Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of New York City, speaks during a news conference in New York

New York City police union files lawsuit to block vaccine mandate

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - New York City's police union filed a lawsuit on Monday against a vaccine mandate for municipal workers ordered last week by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The mayor on Wednesday ordered all city employees to show proof of

FILE PHOTO: The office building of health insurer Anthem is seen in Los Angeles, California

Affordable Health Insurance Must Remain A Reality For The Citizens Of Harlem

William Smith, Harlem District Leader Harlem is a vibrant and resilient city made up of hard-working, creative citizens who are always ready to overcome obstacles and clear a path towards a brighter future. But unfortunately, communities like mine have been hit

The Rikers Island Prison complex is seen from an airplane in the Queens borough of New York City, New York

Infamous New York island jail could have new, green life

By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - New York City has an opportunity practically unheard of in modern times - a chance to decide what to do with an island bigger than London's Hyde Park. The city voted in October

Zero Waste Daniel designer Daniel Silverstein creates fashion from scraps in his New York city storefront studio

Scrap by scrap, New York designer creates fashion from waste

By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Unlike some designers, Daniel Silverstein doesn't mind when others freely copy his style. In fact, the designer of fashion from scraps and fabric remnants welcomes imitators. "The more people that do this, the

Sotomayor departs for a lunch break during the third day of her U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in Washington

U.S. Supreme Court's Sotomayor allows New York school vaccine mandate

By Andrew Chung (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Friday refused to block New York City's requirement that its public school teachers and employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Sotomayor denied a challenge by four teachers and teaching assistants who

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The Thrill of Victory Biden 2020

When the presumptive President-elect Joe Biden announced his candidacy 18 months ago, many Republicans felt that he was the most feared opponent out of the 23 Democrats who had...

The Ideal Candidate for 2020

We all want to support the ideal candidate for President, but that person never seems to be running. What we can do at this stage is to ponder the social...

Legalize Marijuana? Pros and Cons

Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana can be devastatingly harmful—physically, socially, spiritually. If any easy, painless way could be found to banish them from the face of the...

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS DECISIVELY ENDORSES CHARLIE RANGEL FOR CONGRESS

Following Final Poll Showing Strong Lead Heading Into Final Days, Rangel Earns Major Newspaper Endorsement From The New York Daily News NYDN: Rangel Outclasses State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, In...

NEWS

Governor Hochul Announces First of Five City Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Sites Installed Through State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the “DRIve EV Downtown” program that will bring electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations to downtown areas in New York State...

Mayor de Blasio Announces Permanent Busway on Jay Street in Brooklyn

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio and DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman celebrated City Hall in Your Borough: Brooklyn today by announcing that the Jay Street Busway in Downtown Brooklyn will...

Mayor de Blasio Announces $50 Million Capital Investment in Brooklyn Museum

Foreign tourists back in New York, long business recovery seen ahead

By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York has launched its largest tourism advertising campaign in history. John F. Kennedy International Airport bustles again with foreign passengers. The...

Financial Bootcamp Episode 5

New York judge vacates convictions of two men for 1965 murder of Malcolm X

By Karen Freifeld and Julia Harte NEW YORK (Reuters) -Two men who spent decades in prison for murdering Black activist and civil rights advocate Malcolm X in 1965 were...

Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur

Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of...

Alicia Keys, SiriusXM & Pandora team up for special night at Apollo

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...

METROPOLITIAN

Governor Hochul Announces First of Five City Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Sites Installed Through State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the “DRIve EV Downtown” program that will bring electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations to downtown areas in New York State...