By AFT Press | Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – The AFT, alongside the United Federation of Teachers and lead partner Microsoft Corp., founding partner OpenAI, and Anthropic, announced the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction today. The groundbreaking $23 million education initiative will provide access to free AI training and […]
By The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights| Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed President Trump’s domestic policy bill: “Every yes vote from Congress that passed this cruel and corrupt […]
By American Immigration Council Washington DC, July 1, 2025 — On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes an unprecedented allocation of funds for immigration detention and enforcement while simultaneously stripping healthcare from millions of Americans. The bill, passed today with Vice President JD Vance contributing the tie-breaking vote, earmarks some […]
From towering heights to heavy machinery, and from electrical systems to exposure to harmful substances, construction workers face a wide range of dangers daily. By Fenix Suriel Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the world. While the industry plays a critical role in infrastructure development and economic growth, the risks involved demand […]
Eligible Drivers Must File Claims Online by September 30, 2025 NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today urged current and former delivery workers who have received notice that they are eligible for the DoorDash settlement reached by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to file claims by September 30, 2025. In February […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of Chenenne Guevarra-Francis, a retired New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective; Merrick Dammar, an attorney; and Barbara Guevarra-Francis, a retired nurse, for stealing a 50 percent ownership stake of a family home […]
By Anne Webster Here’s a refined and comprehensive analysis of the ideal résumé for the Mayor of New York City in 2025 and beyond, structured to reflect the evolving demands of leadership, governance, and public trust. Executive Summary New York City’s mayor is no longer just a municipal executive—they are a global figure: a crisis […]
Southerntier Denied Required Paid Sick Leave to Unionized Employees During Height of COVID-19 Pandemic NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $148,000 settlement with Southerntier Custom Fabricators, Inc. (Southerntier), a sheet metal manufacturer in Elmira, Chemung County, for failing to provide paid sick leave to unionized employees during the peak of the […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Erin Alexis Randolph / Shutterstock.com It is ironic that this week, as we celebrate the 249th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, which established the United States of America and freed it from the British monarchy, we have a president who believes himself to […]
By Maurizio Guerrero, Documented | Editorial credit: rblfmr / Shutterstock.com The existence of a Fusion Center on Rikers Island was not disputed by the City’s Department of Corrections. Funded by the parent agency of ICE, the Fusion Center appears to have direct access to the massive audio surveillance system at Rikers. Earlier this month, a […]