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How deed theft is defining Brooklyn assembly race
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Manhattan D.A. Bragg continues gun violence prevention efforts with gun buyback event
New Yorkers can turn in their firearms for money on June 13 through the Manhattan…
New York youths can find safe, affordable fun through new city portal
Sun’s out, fun’s in for young New Yorkers. Mayor Zohran…
TD Bank marks 20 years of ‘Housing for Everyone’ with $250K in grants to fight housing instability
TD Bank’s charitable foundation has awarded $10 million over the…
Tenants demanding action after Washington Heights building owners fall short on repairs
A group of Washington Heights tenants and housing advocates are…
Parole reform inches closer as proponents push lawmakers
Legislation supporting parole reform in New York State is gaining…
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SPORTS
Ending a drought or building another dynasty
For the Knicks, winning the championship would commence one of New York City’s most fervent celebrations ever.
Trailblazers to be honored at the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
Founded to foster visibility and opportunity for LGBTQ people in…
LGBTQ athletes remain on the front lines of societal change
There was a time when being an openly gay athlete…
Flag football moves toward NCAA championship status
Last month, the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact…
Former basketball star Natalija Marshall makes her mark in styling
The Christ the King graduate contemplated whether she would follow…
Art & Entertainment
‘Don’t live a jive-ass life’: Sonny Rollins, saxophone titan, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the virtuoso who transformed the art of playing saxophone, died on May 25, quietly in his home in…
Check out these great events during Pride Month
This June marks the 27th Pride Month, whose origins date…
Ruben Santiago-Hudson is passionate about ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
There is one actor on Broadway who always brings his…
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is a cult-classic, fan-favorite, sexy musical ride!
“The Rocky Horror Show” playing at Studio 54 is a…
film/tv
‘Forever, Amen’ exhibit shows how White Plains’ Black churches are holding on
“Forever, Amen” is related to her earlier work, “You’re From…
Sterling K. Brown gives exclusive one-on-one on his role in ‘Is God Is’
Sterling K. Brown spoke exclusively with the AmNews about his…
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ heats up after a lukewarm start
Whatever early apprehensions “Star Wars” movie fans may have with…
theater
Theater stars shine brightly on the Drama Desk Awards red carpet
It was an amazing evening on the Red Carpet…
‘An honor of a lifetime’ — Drama Desk winners shine at Town Hall
At the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which rewards excellence…
Tony noms announced — and Black stars are shining bright
Tony nominations are out and Black stars are shining brightly.…
music
Peabo Bryson, legendary R&B singer, dies at 75
Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson has died. Bryson “transitioned peacefully” surrounded…
5 things to know about Foster Sylvers
Foster Sylver, the singer best known from his hits with…
Miles Davis’ 100th birthday celebrated at Harlem’s Smoke Jazz Club
Jazz legends Eddie Henderson (trumpet) and Gary Bartz (saxophone) were…
AmNews Food
From PT to prix fixe: a Midtown lunch at Legasea
While waiting for the entrees — and after my Aperol…
Harlem’s Same Time Tomorrow brings coffee, community, and culture to Lenox Avenue
Same Time Tomorrow coffee shop is an instant vibe walking…
Birthday weekend in the Catskills: coffee, memories, and Morning Sunshine
We ordered coffees and shared their BEC. Coffee was on…
Black History
Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as U.S. remembers the American Revolution
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Charlie Price says he didn’t learn…
Education
OP-ED: Why HBCU college campus visits made me feel like I belonged
More students — especially those from New York— should have…
health
Word in Black panel examines food justice and Black resilience
Word in Black – In the months since President Donald…
Religion
Assata Remembered
The community came together at Riverside Church on May 30…
