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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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Mamdani Meets With Trump: From State of the Union Protests to Oval Office Negotiations

New York — Only days after Democratic lawmakers staged visible protests during President Donald...

Antonio Delgado Drops Campaign Against Hochul For Governor

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Ended His New York Gubernatorial Campaign After Gov. Hochul Secured...

Gov. Kathy Hochul Selects Adrienne Adams As Running Mate, Forming NY’s First Female-Led Ticket

Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul has chosen former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams...

From Presence to Power: Inside the NAACP–New York State Conference First Quarterly Meeting

The First Quarterly Meeting of the NAACP New York State Conference opened on Saturday,...

Albany Defense Lawyer Jasper Mills Indicted For Witness Tampering by AG Tish James

Jasper Mills Charged for Releasing Confidential Information on Cooperating Witness, Resulting in Death Threats...

CONSUMER ALERT: Dept of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Warns Against Package Theft During the Holiday Season

Online Purchases and Package Deliveries Increase During the Holiday Season, Leaving More Consumers Vulnerable...

Mayor Mike Spano Positions Yonkers as the Logical Alternative to NYC

Yonkers is the third-largest city in New York State, and its mayor, Mike Spano,...

Sharon Owens Makes History As Syracuse’s First Black Mayor

Syracuse, New York's fifth-most populous city, has elected its first Black mayor in the...

Dorcey Applyrs Makes History As Albany’s First Black Mayor

At 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, Dr. Dorcey Lanier Applyrs, the first Black...

Educators Gather for 57th Annual Outdoor Education Conference at Sharpe Reservation

The New York State Outdoor Education Association (NYSOEA) hosted its 57th Annual Conference at...

Marcy Correction Officer Gets 15 years In Prison For Beating Death Of Robert Brooks

Former Marcy Correction Officer Christopher Walrath was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday...

Mortgage Fraud Allegations Rock New York AG Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James is under federal scrutiny following a formal criminal...

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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...