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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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    The Heat Is On: Special Prosecutor Reportedly Seen Outside Letitia James’s ...

    https://youtu.be/VtUm_-gPm6A Brooklyn, NY — The federal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken...

    D.C. Takeover Rekindles January 6 Truth Battle: Former Capitol Police Chief Says Pelosi’s Narrative Doesn’t Match the Facts

    Pelosi vs. Sund: The January 6 National Guard Dispute Is About Facts, Not Feelings Steven...

    When We Don’t Police Ourselves, the Government Will Do It for Us

    Former Westchester County DA and Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, now U.S. Attorney for...

    Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover: Authority in the Capital Is Not the Same as in the States

    Much of the outrage over President Donald Trump’s decision to take control of Washington,...

    The Law Is the Law: Why States Should Not Use Federal Programs to Push Immigration Agendas

    For nearly three decades, federal law has made it clear: undocumented immigrants are not eligible...

    The Democrats Aren’t Ready for a Vance-Rubio Ticket—And Here’s Why

    When people warn that the Democratic Party isn’t prepared for 2028, it’s usually dismissed...

    Governor Hochul, You Forgot: Democrats Rigged District 16 Against a Black Congressman First

    Governor Kathy Hochul stood at a podium this week denouncing Texas Republicans for redistricting...

    Kamala Harris Sitting Out Leaves a Dangerous Void in Democratic National Leadership

    Kamala Harris’ decision not to run for governor of California in 2026 may seem...

    NYT-Bipartisan Survey Confirms: Democrats at Historic Low—And It’s No Mystery Why

    A recent bipartisan poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal—highlighted in The New York Times—confirms what...

    Fighting Fentanyl or Repeating History? What the HALT Act Means for Black America

    In July 2025, President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bipartisan measure that...

    SNAP Isn’t Gone—But You’ve Got to Show Up: What New Yorkers Need to Know About the New Work Rules

    While headlines across the country scream about massive food stamp cuts and families being...

    Why Nobody Is Talking About the 300,000 Missing Migrant Children

    In a country where even cereal boxes are politicized, you’d think the disappearance of...

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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...