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

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

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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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Montgomery Rally Rekindles Fight for Voting Rights in the South

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

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Memorial Day Weekend Events in Southeast Queens

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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

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

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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...
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Montgomery Rally Rekindles Fight for Voting Rights in the South

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Thousands of voting rights advocates, clergy members, union organizers, elected officials and civil rights activists gathered Saturday, May 16, in Montgomery for a major...
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The New Gerrymandering War Could Decide Control of Congress

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

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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...

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

Why Prices Keep Rising: How Corporate Consolidation Is Driving Long-Term Costs in America

Questions Grow Over the Reasons and Legality of War With Iran

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

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

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

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

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

Why Predominantly Black & Brown Schools Keep “Failing” — And What Community Accountability Can Do Next

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

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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...
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Small Businesses in 2026: Obstacles and Opportunities for Southeast Queens

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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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MWBE Resource Hub Brings State Business Support Directly to Southeast Queens

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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...
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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...
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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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