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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...

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Thanx4Askin Podcast Explodes Online, Earns Major Recognition From The Joe Budden Podcast

When a grassroots podcast from Southeast Queens suddenly crosses into mainstream spotlight, it’s a signal that something resonated deeply. That’s exactly what happened recently...

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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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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,...

What Happens When the Homes Built for Our Children Become Too Expensive for Them?

In Southeast Queens, homeownership has long been more than a financial milestone—it’s a living record of Black upward mobility in New York City. Families...

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Trump Says U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s President — Raising Major War-Powers, Drug Policy, and Oil-Interest Questions

President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces carried out a “large-scale strike” in and around Caracas and “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and...

How Trump’s 2025 Agenda Benefits the Wealthiest While Costs Rise for Working Americans

In 2025, President Donald Trump has argued that his economic agenda is “pro-growth” and “pro-worker.” But a growing body of analysis suggests the biggest...

U.S. Military Launches Christmas Day Airstrikes in Nigeria: What It Means for Regional Security and Global Policy

On December 25, 2025, the United States military carried out airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants in northwest Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in U.S....

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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...

Building New Financial Habits for 2026: Practical Ways to Reset Your Money Mindset

As 2026 approaches, many people are rethinking their relationship with money. Online financial commentary over the past year has consistently pointed to the same...

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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, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in...

Jets, Giants, and Bills in Week 18: Season Summary and What’s Next

Buffalo Bills — Playoff-Bound, But Falling Short of Division Goal The Buffalo Bills have been the most successful New York area team this season, sitting at 11-5 heading into Week...

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