1+ hour, 19+ min ago   (441+ words) Our lack of landmark protection is one problem facing Black Harlem; that’s not likely to get as quick a fix from Mayor Mamdani as overlooked potholes or repairing broken swings in a park might. The lack of positive action we…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago   (558+ words) amsterdamnews.com The news mainstream media just doesn't cover. Racial justice journalism since 1909. Each time I pass the statue of Harriet Tubman at the intersection of St. Nicholas and 123rd Street, I think of Betye Saar because the monument to the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (671+ words) The Shed, a 200,000-square-foot non-profit cultural center located in Hudson Yards, is not only home to the fine arts but also a place dedicated to community building and highlighting talent across the five boroughs. Often referred to as a “hidden…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (314+ words) For kids from well-off families across New York City, summer means beach, camp, vacations, internships, and programs that mix recreation and learning — generally, a fun summer break. However, for many students throughout the Five Boroughs, summer break means the “summer…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (288+ words) While Sharp had learned French in school, she said, “It took me two years [playing here] to be able to really have a conversation.” After becoming proficient, she sharpened her skills by assisting basketball teammates new to France. “I had…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (522+ words) With New York’s Democratic primary elections wrapped up, and some of the tension between the state’s old-school Democrats and largely younger Democratic Socialists having subsided, there are probably more women of color on their way to office this November alongside…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (530+ words) The story of 204 Avenue A is rooted in New York City’s fiscal crisis of the 1970s, when many landlords abandoned their buildings, forcing the city to take ownership. In response, the city established the Interim Lease Apartment Purchase Program (TIL), giving…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (510+ words) New York has long been a national leader in the fight against HIV. Through sustained investment, innovative public health programs, and a commitment to expanding access to care, our state bent the curve of the epidemic and demonstrated that ending…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (321+ words) Sellers is building her resumé while playing alongside other talented pros who are also developing their skills. “I’ve met such great people,”said Sellers, voicing her appreciation for league co-founder Donna Orender and vice president of basketball operations Taj McWilliams-Franklin....

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (657+ words) The post-primary drama between New York’s old school Democrats and largely younger democratic socialists has many wondering where does Black political power coalesce in a transitioning landscape. That was evident in last week’s June 23 primary, which saw a new slate…...