Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn: The Influx of White Residents

Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn: The Influx of White Residents

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com  Brooklyn, New York, has long been celebrated for its cultural diversity and vibrant urban life. However, over the past two decades, the borough has experienced significant demographic changes, particularly with an increasing influx of white residents. This trend has reshaped the social and economic landscape […]

How to Start a Shipping Business in NYC: Sending Barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America

How to Start a Shipping Business in NYC: Sending Barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America

Starting a shipping business in New York City that specializes in sending barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America can be a lucrative venture. With a high demand for barrel shipping from immigrant communities, this type of business provides an essential service for people sending goods to their families abroad. However, launching and operating […]

NYC Schools Restore LGBTQ Videos Yanked by PBS Following Trump Executive Order

NYC Schools Restore LGBTQ Videos Yanked by PBS Following Trump Executive Order

By: Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Luis Yanez / Shutterstock.com This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In response to a blizzard of executive orders from President Donald Trump, the Public Broadcasting Service recently erased a series of videos made in partnership with New York City Public Schools focused on LGBTQ […]

Four Adams Deputy Mayors Quit Following Trump Deal

Four Adams Deputy Mayors Quit Following Trump Deal

By Katie Honan, The City | Editorial credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Adams begged Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi and Chauncey Parker to stay, but they announced their resignation following the mayor’s agreement to aid immigration enforcement in exchange for dropping his corruption prosecution. Mayor Eric Adams begged some of his top deputies to stick […]

Why Community Pharmacies are Closing – And What to Do if Your Neighborhood Location Shutters

Why Community Pharmacies are Closing – And What to Do if Your Neighborhood Location Shutters

By Lucas A. Berenbrok, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com  Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering. Not long ago, Walgreens, one of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, announced plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. That’s part of a larger trend that has seen nearly 7,000 pharmacy locations close since 2019, with more expected […]

Support for Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Political Turmoil

Support for Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Political Turmoil

Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com In recent months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has faced significant political challenges, including legal investigations and calls for his resignation. Despite these pressures, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders continues to support him, citing various reasons for their steadfastness. Elected Officials Backing Mayor Adams […]

Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration Cuts to World Trade Center Health Program

Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration Cuts to World Trade Center Health Program

Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after reports that the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the World Trade Center Health Program: “Recklessly cutting the staffing, funding, and resources that ensure 9/11 first responders and survivors get […]

A Guide to Starting a Barbershop in NYC

A Guide to Starting a Barbershop in NYC

New York City pulsates with style and energy, making it a prime location for aspiring barbershop entrepreneurs. However, navigating the city’s unique regulatory landscape and competitive market requires careful planning and execution. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to launching a successful barbershop in the heart of NYC. Licensing and Permits: Before you even pick […]

Attorney General James Releases Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Predatory Debt Collectors

Attorney General James Releases Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Predatory Debt Collectors

Editorial credit: wisely / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law that prevents debt collectors from draining consumers’ bank accounts, leaving them unable to cover […]