Brooklyn Dems reformers sue over party rule changes
The fight inside the Brooklyn Democratic Party continues as the New Kings Dems, a primarily white-led reform group,…
Brooklyn Party Boss Bichotte Hermelyn stirs controversy
State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the first Black woman to hold a position as Brooklyn’s Democratic party chair,…
Menin, City Council address racial equity and housing
City Council Speaker Julie Menin and elected officials hosted a Black Media Roundtable at City Hall on July…
New York women take powerful seats in Congress
With New York’s Democratic primary elections wrapped up, and some of the tension between the state’s old-school Democrats…
Mamdani expands CityFHEPS program in $125B budget
After months of protests about delays, freshman Mayor Zohran Mamdani passed his first city budget at $125.8 billion…
New York City does it big for Knicks homecoming
In the early morning hours of June 18, millions showed up, mostly wearing orange and blue Knicks gear,…
NY’s 13th Congressional race gets heated as primary gets closer
The 13th Congressional District election in New York has evolved into a highly contentious battle between Rep. Adriano…
Deed theft is defining Brooklyn assembly race
The recent spotlight on deed theft in Black and Latino communities around the five boroughs is quickly becoming…
Brooklyn DA spotlights faith-based model for crisis resolution
During community healthcare group StartCare’s annual “Alliance Breakfast” on April 16, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez joined faith…
Are Black New Yorkers still feeling NYC Mayor Mamdani?
At just over 100 days into his first term, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has generally garnered positive reviews…
Adrienne Adams joins a two-woman ticket poised to lead New York
Adrienne Adams spent eight years in the New York City Council, nearly four of them as speaker, the…
Politicians in New York and nationwide remember Jesse Jackson
Political leaders nationwide are paying tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson and remembering him not only for his trailblazing…