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ATL Hitmaker J Young MDK Makes the Big Apple his own

ATL Hitmaker J Young MDK Makes the Big Apple his own

By Lesley Logan New York is best known for the Statue of Liberty, Time Square, Great People, Great Food, the City is an entire VIBE! Even Hip Hop Music, traces from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, which births iconic artists
Keeping Our Commercial Corridors Vibrant and Building Community Equity

Keeping Our Commercial Corridors Vibrant and Building Community Equity

As we look for ways to keep our commercial corridors vibrant, it's important there is a focus on employee ownership initiatives

Op-Ed: Chi Ossé on the Mayor's Preliminary Budget

"New Yorkers deserve and need investments in affordable housing, sanitation services, youth programming, education and restorative justice. Divesting now could be disastrous," Ossé argues.
New York Needs to Prepare for the Arrival of Ukrainian Refugees

New York Needs to Prepare for the Arrival of Ukrainian Refugees

Former City Councilmember and current candidate for State Senate District 23 David Yassky says New York must invest in incoming refugees
What to Expect From the NYC Rental Market in 2022

What to Expect From the NYC Rental Market in 2022

Based on combined city data with openigloo stats, here are three trends that will shape the rental market in New York City this year
Servants of All - Fraternity honors legacy of Dr. King with Service in Brownsville

Servants of All - Fraternity honors legacy of Dr. King with Service in Brownsville

“Anyone can be great, because anyone can serve” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A New York Native Pours Honey on the Streets

A New York Native Pours Honey on the Streets

By: Josiah Howard Nuts, bolts, nipples, spokes, and a pair of tubes wrapped in carbon fiber. This is the secret recipe at Honey Wheel Co. Tijon Randall owner of Honey Wheel Co and Bike shop owner at Tuned has the streets buzzing with his wrench work.
Stop the Tax Lien Sale

Stop the Tax Lien Sale

The lien sale has served as motivation and incentive for deed theft and scammers that have preyed on our community, particularly elderly homeowners.
Top Black Real Estate Broker Shares 3 Affordable Alternatives to Buying in Brooklyn

Top Black Real Estate Broker Shares 3 Affordable Alternatives to Buying in Brooklyn

Here are three cities identified as the best bets for Brooklyn migrants looking for that elusive mix of community, urban culture and value
Op-Ed: The New Major Owens Community Center Is the Solution to Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic in Our Community

Op-Ed: The New Major Owens Community Center Is the Solution to Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic in Our Community

'My parents had to drive me to white neighborhoods when I was growing up to experience what our children will have at the Armory.'