Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Montgomery Rally Rekindles Fight for Voting Rights in the South

Thousands of voting rights advocates, clergy members, union organizers, elected officials and civil rights activists gathered Saturday, May 16, in Montgomery for a major...

Memorial Day Weekend Events in Southeast Queens

Memorial Day events across Southeast Queens will once again bring residents together to honor the service members who gave their lives defending the country,...

LIRR Unions Launch Strike, Bringing Major Commuter Disruptions Across New York

According to reports from multiple news outlets, both sides had already reached tentative agreements on raises covering previous years of the contract. However, negotiations reportedly broke down..

The New Gerrymandering War Could Decide Control of Congress

The fight for control of the U.S. House in 2026 may not be decided only by voters. Increasingly, it is being decided by the...

Deed Theft in Southeast Queens: A Growing Threat to Community Wealth

Deed theft has become a serious and persistent issue in minority communities including Southeast Queens, quietly stripping homeowners—often without their knowledge—of properties they have...

NYC’s Minority-Owned Businesses Are Growing in Number—But Locked Out of Real Economic Power

Minority-owned businesses in New York City are often held up as a success story of resilience and entrepreneurship. The numbers, at first glance, support...

Power or Powder Keg? Lithium Battery Storage Fires Spark Safety Fears and Liability Questions

The push for clean energy is accelerating—but so are concerns about the safety of lithium battery storage systems being placed in communities across the...

The Affordable Housing Illusion: Vacancy, Wages, and the Real Cost of Living Crisis

Across the United States, the affordable housing crisis is often framed as a simple supply-and-demand problem. Build more units, lower the price—case closed. But...

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