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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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New York Is Pricing Out the Black Middle Class — And Black Leadership Won’t Say It

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Big Tech on Trial: What the Meta and Google Lawsuits Reveal — And Why Black America Should Pay Attention

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Is Black America Ready for the AI Economy?

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Westchester Youth Take Civic Action in Albany, Advocate for Change on Illegal Smoke Shops

Albany, NY — February 14, 2026 — A group of young leaders from Westchester...

Money vs. Power: The Lesson Media Companies Should Learn From The Breakfast Club’s Netflix Deal

A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said: “Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.” That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including its move into a deal...

The Death of Black Owned Media: The Last Piece of Black Ownership at BET Is Gone

The recent buyout of Tyler Perry's ownership stake in BET+ by Paramount Skydance (formerly Paramount Global) is more than...

A $30 Minimum Wage in New York Will Lead to More Unemployment — Here’s Why

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Congress Votes to Keep Sexual Misconduct Complaints Secret — Here’s How Your New York Congressmen and Congresswomen Voted for it

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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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