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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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    From Soros Foundation to Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign: Following the Money Through the Circular Funding Machine

    When Bend the Arc Jewish Action endorsed Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York...

    After Adams: Black New Yorkers at a Political Crossroads

    Eric Adams’s time as mayor was plagued with scandal — some of it his...

    Eric Adams Exits, Cuomo vs. Mamdani: The Battle for New York’s Future

    Eric Adams is out. The second Black mayor of New York City has ended...

    New York’s Socialist Gamble and America’s Coming Backlash

    New York City is preparing to do something no other major American city has...

    Jay Jacobs Refuses to Endorse Zohran Mamdani: A Warning for New York Democrats

    The rift inside New York’s Democratic Party just got deeper. Jay S. Jacobs, the...

    Gov. Hochul’s Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani: What It Really Means for Black New Yorkers

    Governor Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor is being...

    The Hypocrisy of Mental Health Policy and the Cost to Black America

    According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people worldwide are living with...

    $1B in Film & TV Subsidies: A Spotlight on Waste or Investment?

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    Eric Adams Stays in the Race — But to What End?

    Eric Adams has devoted decades to public service — from his years as an...

    AG Letitia James’s Appeals to Reinstate Trump’s 500 Mil Judgement

    The Constitution is not a suggestion. It is the law of the land. One...

    Pandering to Voters with $400 Checks Won’t Fix New York’s Real Problem

    $400 Checks Won’t Fix New York’s Real Problem Let’s cut through the noise. New York...

    Job Too Dangerous: State Spends $445 Million on Overtime and National Guard in Jails

    The prison staffing crisis in New York is not just a budget issue or...

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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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    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

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    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...