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Land bank legislation aims to reshape NYC’s contentious tax lien sale
The New York City Council is moving to transform the city’s tax lien sale process…
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Photographer Malcolm Pinckney hits 50 years of capturing NYC’s greenest spaces
Photographer Malcolm Pinckney credits his morning green tea for motivating him as he recently reached…
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How to build an emergency fund, pay off debt and make a plan for your money in 2026
The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating…
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
The last day to buy or refill a MetroCard is…
Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast
As of Saturday morning, New York City had received just…
Not too young to help: Families find ways to volunteer with small children
Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social…
The B.R.O. Experience takes a night in Brooklyn to recognize some Extraordinary Men
The Brothers Redefining Opportunity Experience Foundation (B.R.O. Experience) celebrated its…
Word In Black, conceived by AmNews Publisher Elinor R. Tatum, with 10 other Black publishers nationwide, promises to confront inequities, elevate solutions and amplify the Black experience.
SPORTS
Skater Emmanuel Savary sharpens routines for the 2026 U.S. Championships
When the senior men take to the ice on Jan. 7, Emmanuel Savary will look to make his mark in…
History-making U.S. fencer Lauren Scruggs returns to World Cup action
Since establishing herself as an international force, Lauren Scruggs returned…
Student-athletes share concerns about mental health at the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
SBJ’s Intercollegiate Athletics Forum panel provided the student-athlete perspective and extended…
Former para-athlete Matt Scott continues to embody a no limits mindset
For many athletes, reaching the professional level is one of…
PFL Lyon sees Vadim Nemkov and Cris Cyborg crowned world champions
PFL (Professional Fighters League) Lyon’s main event saw Russian Vadim Nemkov (20-2) crowned…
Art & Entertainment
2025: The Year In Black Theater
It has been a magnificent year for Black Theater. Looking back at 2025, there was so much to appreciate.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances…
Review Round-up: Roulette Intermedium celebrates the legacy of pioneering composer Anthony Braxton
The work and legacy of renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony…
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre presents Kwanzaa: Regeneration Celebration
The Forces of Nature Dance Theatre will return to the…
film/tv
‘Hamnet,’ Toronto Film Fest People’s Choice Award, is mesmerizing
She and the forest are one. Some might call her…
Ten Intriguing Television Shows from 2025
Here are 10 are ten shows with a certain je…
Is Black America reckoning with the end of Hip-Hop’s ‘Diddy Era’?
If you’ve seen five Black people hanging out together in…
theater
AUDELCO documentary has world premiere at Black Spectrum Theatre
On Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. on a brutally…
‘Radio City Christmas Spectacular’ celebrates 100 years
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular ushers in the holidays. and…
‘Oedipus’ is outstanding theater
“Oedipus,” playing at Studio 54 (W. 54th Street), is one…
music
Review Round-up: Stanley Clarke N 4 Ever grace the stage at NJPAC
Stanley Clarke stopped in Newark, NJ on Sunday Nov. 9…
Review Round-up: Hip-hop, poetry & social justice converged at NJPAC for Represent!
The relationship between hip-hop, social justice, and the spoken word…
Common, Keegan-Michael Key, Mon Rovia and more gather at Brooklyn Paramount to aid nonprofit Children in Conflict
Rapper Common joined a star-studded lineup of performers at the…
AmNews Food
Talking SCHOP! Choose Joy, Luck Will Follow
Now, luck for 2026? I will make the ubiquitous Hoppin’…
The holiday madness has its perks: Good, hearty, rich, comfort food
Warm up the holidays with mafalde pasta and slow-cooked Duroc…
Kokomo in Williamsburg: Caribbean flavor, Black ownership, and a Brooklyn love story
Kokomo is a great reason to make the trip to…
Black History
Sorority Spotlight on Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
In this edition of The Divine Nine News, we recognize…
Education
Department of Education Rod Paige, first Black U.S. Education Dept. secretary dies at 92
Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out…
health
Why Black and Brown patients get brushed off when it comes to affordable dental care
A lack of access to affordable dental care has contributed…
Religion
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
Award-winning gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at the age…
