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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 rally centered on protecting Black...
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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,...
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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..
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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...
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The Hidden Tax Burden: How Property Taxes Hit Black & Brown Communities Harder Nationwide
Across the United States, a growing body of research shows that homeowners in predominantly Black and Brown communities are paying disproportionately higher property taxes...
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Why Prices Keep Rising: How Corporate Consolidation Is Driving Long-Term Costs in America
Across the United States, families are feeling the squeeze. Grocery bills are higher. Rent is rising. Even basic household goods cost more than they...
Business Spotlight
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
Finance
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...