Urban One celebrated “The Best In Black” in Atlanta kicking off an Urban One Experience with a private invite-only media event at The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead.
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Hoylman’s Rx: NY Senate Pushes For COVID Antiviral Coverage
Today, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal introduced a bill to make oral antiviral treatments for COVID, such as Paxlovid, free for all New Yorkers covered by Medicaid or private insurance.
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Adams Secures Wins: Flex Work And Pay Boosts For 911 Heroes!
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion today announced agreements with District Council 37 (DC 37).
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Counsel Coalition Roasts Housing Woes At 2024 Evictions Forum, Crashing Hochul’s Party
Last Wednesday, over 100 tenants, organizers, attorneys and other allies from across New York State gathered at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany.
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NYC Schools’ Bold Move: Tackling Hate With Plan Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia, And More
New York City Public Schools is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment for all students.
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Op-Ed: Street Vending From Harlem To Hollis, Yay Or Nay
By Marco Shalma
In the vibrant streets of New York City, the debate surrounding street vending is multi-layered, encompassing both regulatory concerns and the need for comprehensive education.
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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s Documentary Drops On WORLD And Streaming Soon
WORLD launches season 8 of its award-winning documentary series Local, USA this Black History Month with In the Bubble with Jaime.
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The Mayor’s Op-Ed: Balancing Our City’s Budget While Delivering For Working-Class New Yorkers
By Mayr Eric Adams
Our administration came into office with a clear mission: to protect public safety, revitalize our economy, and make all five boroughs more livable for the 8.3 million people who call New York City their home.
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Mayor Adams To Erase $2B+ Medical Debt For Many Working-Class New Yorkers
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced a pioneering medical debt relief program.
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NYC Finance: Annual Property Value Info Sessions And Extended Homeowner Exemption Help Hours Announced
Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Preston Niblack today announced the agency’s annual Notice of Property Value information sessions.
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Mayor Adams, And Commissioner Caban Offer City Council Ride-Along To Witness Community Policing Firsthand
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban today issued an open call to members of the NYC Council to ride with NYPD officers.
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Stamping Its Authority: Postage Rates Take A Weekend Stamp Hike From Harlem And Beyond!
If you do any sort of mailing, you might want to rush to the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) before Sunday because that’s when the price of postage goes up again.
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Adams, Backed By Federal Monitor, Editorial Boards, And Union, Vetoes City Council Bill For Safer NYC Jails
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today vetoed Intro. 549-A, a NYC Council bill that would have jeopardized the safety of both those in the city’s custody and correctional staff.
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Mayor Eric Adams And Banks Introduce NYC School Bus App Citywide
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks today launched the new.
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Following vocal opposition from faith leaders, community advocates, business organizations, district attorneys, law enforcement professionals, and everyday New Yorkers.
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