Bail reform research shows mixed results outside city and in NYC suburbs
Recidivism went down long-term after New York state’s initial bail reform laws in the suburban and upstate areas, but saw short-term increases among a minority...
Last will and testament: Avoiding estate planning until it’s too late is hurting Black and Brown homeowners
by Lois Bogan
“It’s a taboo conversation to have,” said Yoram Rodriguez, 57, a deputy director of youth services living in the Bronx. He’s talking about encouraging family...
Black New Yorker: James Felton Keith looking to lead Harlem and Uptown into future by mounting a political challenge
by Lois Bogan
James Felton Keith has already led on issues of housing affordability and activism throughout his professional career, and in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over...
U.S. appeals court upholds hate crime convictions of 3 white men in 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery
by Lois Bogan
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the hate crime convictions of three white men who chased Ahmaud Arbery through their...
Hurricane Melissa came at the worst time, leaving Jamaica in a difficult position
by Lois Bogan
Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, the people who live there, still fighting to bring things back to normal, are facing mounting challenges with...
Disgraced lawyer Solny sentenced to 2.5 to 7 years in prison for housing scams
by Lois Bogan
Disbarred attorney Sanford Solny has finally been sentenced for his crimes after being convicted in June of crimes that include possessing stolen property, three counts...
New York City proceeds with flood protection project in Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood
by Lois Bogan
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Family of Bronx woman who died in NYPD custody sues to find the truth
by Lois Bogan
The family of a Bronx woman who died in police custody does not believe the ruling of the city medical examiner regarding her death and...
Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event
by Lois Bogan
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations...
Fossil fuels are poisoning Black America
by Lois Bogan
It’s by no means new news that there are myriad ways that extracting and burning fossil fuels — or making them into other products, like...