Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 — His Legacy Lives On in Southeast Queens

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in modern American history, has died at age 84. His passing closes...

Small Businesses in 2026: Obstacles and Opportunities for Southeast Queens

Small businesses remain the backbone of local economies across New York City, including Southeast Queens. Yet in 2026, many entrepreneurs are navigating a complicated...

Emotion, Messaging, and Money: Examining the Politics of Perception in the MAGA Era

In today’s American politics, the loudest message often wins—even when the facts are more complicated. Over the past decade, the MAGA wing of the Republican...

Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams Highlights Investment, Accountability, and Community Partnership at State of the District Address

SOUTHEAST QUEENS — New York City Council Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams delivered her State of the District address before a well-attended audience of...

NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Weekend Returns to Albany

As lawmakers, advocates, and community leaders prepare to gather in Albany from February 13–15, 2026, the 55th annual New York State Association of Black,...

Seahawks Capture Super Bowl LX A Defensive Masterpiece

The Seattle Seahawks are once again champions of professional football after defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8,...

MWBE Resource Hub Brings State Business Support Directly to Southeast Queens

Southeast Queens entrepreneurs will now have direct, in-person access to New York State business resources following a new partnership between Empire State Development and...

The Overlooked College Degrees That Pay Well—and Hold Up When the Economy Shifts (2026 Guide)

When students and families think about high-paying college degrees, the same fields usually dominate the conversation: computer science, engineering, finance, and medicine. But labor...

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