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    AFICNY Challenges Washington and Albany Over Veterans’ Benefits and New York Taxes

    Independent Political Club Demands Protection for Veterans, Property Tax Reform, and Economic Relief for Black New Yorkers By Black Westchester Magazine | November 12, 2026 The American Freedmen Independent Club of New York (AFICNY) is taking its fight for government accountability to both Washington and Albany,...

    Brooklyn Building Collapse: Three Dead, 17 Injured — Was This Tragedy Preventable?

    Construction Activity, Previous Violations, and Questions About City Oversight Demand Answers By Black Westchester Magazine | November 12, 2026 A devastating building collapse in Brooklyn has left three people dead, 17 injured, and a community searching for answers. Beyond the heartbreaking loss of life, serious questions...
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    Black Leaders, Black America First — Stay Focused

    The Rescissions Act of 2025 has stirred outrage in some corners of Black leadership....

    Ranked Choice Voting, Progressive Politics, and the Decline of Black Political Influence in New York

    One of the most dangerous assumptions in politics today is that new processes automatically...

    They Teach Us to Hate the Rich — But Not How to Be Right

    In the modern liberal playbook, one lie gets recycled more than any other: “You’re poor...

    Our Culture Is Not A Marketing Strategy – Essence Fest, Target, & The Price Of Our Presence By Nikki Porcher

    Essence Fest has always been more than a festival. It’s a cultural homecoming for...

    Symbolism Is Not Justice: The Cowardice of Black Leadership on Reparations

    In 1989, Congressman John Conyers had the foresight and courage to formally introduce H.R....

    Symbolism Is Not Justice: The Cowardice of Black Leadership on Reparations

    In 1989, Congressman John Conyers had the foresight and courage to formally introduce H.R....

    When Developers Fund Democracy: The Political Reach of Rella Fogliano’s Donations in Westchester County

    This article is a follow-up to our investigation into the Rise Up Mount Vernon...

    We Gave Up the Tools and Lost the Wealth: The Black Exit from Skilled Trades Has a Price

    https://youtu.be/kwEyj2C7gGA America is facing a labor crisis. Over 800,000 skilled trade jobs—such as electricians, plumbers,...

    Forget the Noise — The ‘Big Beautiful Tax Bill’ Is a Wake-Up Call for Black Entrepreneurs

    https://youtu.be/h_2DPTUSY80 While social media argues over who wrote the bill and which party “won,” Black...

    Pharaoh Has Let Us Go: Is Trump’s Tax Plan a Push Toward Black Economic Exodus?

    In a moment that seemed more spiritual than political, Donald Trump arrived at Capitol...

    Representation Is Not Reform: Wes Moore’s Veto and the Failure of Identity Politics

    When Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed a bill that would have established a commission...

    Debt Denial Is a Slap in the Face to Black America

    During a recent hearing on trade policy, Rep. Gregory Meeks mocked the idea that...

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    AFICNY Challenges Washington and Albany Over Veterans’ Benefits and New York Taxes

    Independent Political Club Demands Protection for Veterans, Property Tax Reform, and Economic Relief for...

    Brooklyn Building Collapse: Three Dead, 17 Injured — Was This Tragedy Preventable?

    Construction Activity, Previous Violations, and Questions About City Oversight Demand Answers By Black Westchester Magazine...

    Black Westchester Magazine Is Back — The November 2026 E Edition Is Here

    The print tradition is back — digitally. Black Westchester Magazine's November 2026 E Edition is...

    Westchester Community Health Center To Honor Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and Regginald Jordan at 2026 Annual Gala

    NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) will host its 2026 Annual...

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    Medicare for All: What Does Black America Really Gain While Our Tax Dollars Expand Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants?

    There is something about the Medicare for All conversation that I believe Black America needs to examine more carefully. Every time politicians introduce another...

    BW NEWS BRIEF: 2026 Westchester Midterm Election Results — Democrats Score Major Victories Following Countywide Voting Machine Failure

    Hochul, James and DiNapoli win statewide; Cait Conley defeats Mike Lawler in the 17th Congressional District; Skipper unseats Nolan for District 15 County Legislator,...

    BW NEWS BRIEF: Westchester BOE Continues Counting Emergency Ballots Following Election Day Voting Machine Failure

    Nearly 80,000 emergency ballots scanned as officials work to ensure every valid vote is counted following countywide Election Day disruptions. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The...

    Skipper leads on early votes, Lawler Concedes, Latimer Wins Re-Election — Election Day ballots count from 11 a.m. today

    The count was delayed by an Election Day technical failure in Westchester County, where a late ballot programming update prevented scanners from reading ballots...

    STATEMENT FROM THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

    (White Plains, NY) – “Our message to voters is simple: Every lawful vote will be counted. Pursuant to a Consent Decree ordered by New...