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City

Poverty Rate in NYC Remains Stubbornly High at 18.2%, Racial Disparities Persist

The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that New York City’s poverty rate remained unchanged at 18.2% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year without [ more…]

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City

City Council Approves Groundbreaking Reparations Study and Racial Healing Initiative

In a historic move, the New York City Council has approved a bill to study reparations for the impact of slavery, addressing centuries-old racial injustices. The bill, spearheaded by [ more…]

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Miscellaneous

97% of Jobs Fail to Keep Pace with Rising Costs, Salaries Expected to Drop Further by 2028

Inflation rates may have slowed down recently, but the damage to Americans’ purchasing power is already done, impacting nearly everyone regardless of income or industry. A recent Moneywise investigation reveals that [ more…]

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City

Columbia University Protesters Set to Return Amidst Antisemitism Allegations and Campus Unrest

Republican-Led Congressional Panel Criticizes Columbia’s Response as Protests Against Israel’s Actions in Gaza Lead to Arrests, Suspensions, and Leadership Resignations. Most students at Columbia University who were subjected to [ more…]