NYS Legislature Hearing “Elections in a Pandemic: A Look at the 2020 Primary”
While speakers are by invite only, the public can submit testimony. Please encourage your group’s members to email any problems they experienced during the 2020 Read More
Surrounding Areas
News in the surrounding areas, Long Island, Rockland County & New York City and across the state of New York
Orange Councilwoman Williams’ Bid for Office Clarified!
Orange Councilwoman Donna K. Williams, at the end of her third term on City Council, is running for Mayor of her beloved Orange. Although she still has an official Read More
1,000 People Gathered at the National Black Pre-Law Conference to Increase the Number of Black Lawyer
For the past 15 years, the ‘National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair’ has provided law school aspirants with resources and information that they would normally not Read More
This Day In Black History, Dec 3, 2014, Grand Jury Clears Cop of Choking Eric Garner To Death
“I Can’t Breath,” were the last words heard around the world when White NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo choked the life out of Eric Garner, July 17, 2014. Then Read More
Jumaane Williams Wins Special Election For NYC Public Advocate
Lt. Governor candidate NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams and BW Editor-In-Chief AJ Woodson in front of Mount Vernon City Hall, Sept. 10, 2018 [Black Westchester] NYC Councilman Read More
New York Attorney General Letitia James Announces $8 Mil Settlement In Principle With Walgreens
NEW YORK—Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York has joined with other states and the federal government to reach an agreement in principle with Read More
Excellence In Success Honors Active And Retired Correction Officers At Brentwood Country Club
Brentwood, Long Island – On Saturday, November 10, 2018 Excellence In Success presented the Excellence In Corrections Awards Luncheon at the Brentwood Country Club. The Read More
Activist NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams arrested outside Trump Tower during SCOTUS protest
NYC – Brooklyn Councilman and NYS Lt. Governor candidate Jumaane Williams was arrested while decrying President Trump’s Supreme Court nominatee pick at Trump Tower, Read More
AG Indicts a District Attorney for Covering Up a Police Shooting of an Unarmed Black Man in New York
In Justice Today reports a New York State grand jury indicted Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel E. Abelove on charges of official misconduct and perjury on Friday Read More
Larry Davis, Hood Legend to Some, Murderer to Others
On Nov. 19, 1986, the most famous shoot out of NYPD history when they attempted to arrest or assassinate Larry Davis. During that time, he became, for some, a symbol the Read More
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