Reports indicate that former New Jersey State Senator and former Newark Mayor Sharp James has died. He was the 37th mayor of ...

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Child abuse investigations by NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) often target low-income Black and Latino ...

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its ...

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Howie Evans was a proverbial giant. Even though standing just 5-10, he was a towering sports and cultural icon.

In the first 100 days of his presidency, Donald Trump has targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, signing several ...

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The theme of the first Monday in May Met Gala, “Tailoring for You”, was derived from the museum’s new exhibition “Superfine, ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation ...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she and the State Legislature reached an agreement on the budget for fiscal year 2026.