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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Jon Campbell | Gothamist.com | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, saying his fate should be left to the voters to decide at the ballot box. Hochul, a Democrat, announced Thursday that she will not invoke her authority under state […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]