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The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has released a report with recommendations to cut child poverty in New York by 50% by 2031. The proposed measures, costing $9 billion, aim to build on prior initiatives like expanding the Empire State Child Credit, raising minimum wages, and allocating $7.5 billion for childcare, which have already […]
Paul Ninson, a Ghanaian photojournalist, turned his passion for photography and storytelling into the Dikan Center, Africa’s leading photobook library, located in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the wealth of African visual history he encountered while studying in New York City, Ninson sought to create a space in Ghana where people could access and celebrate their […]
The House Ethics Committee has accused former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and engaging in illicit drug use during his time in office. A bipartisan investigation, detailed in a 37-page report, alleges Gaetz violated multiple laws and House rules, including those prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, and obstruction of […]
Lil Wayne is under scrutiny for allegedly misusing pandemic relief funds, according to a Business Insider report. The rapper received an $8.9 million payout from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), a program intended to support independent event spaces and arts organizations during COVID-19. However, the report claims much of the funds were spent on […]
NPR’s “Seeking Common Ground” project explored how Americans perceive and experience community in a divided nation. Through discussions with nearly 30 small groups across the country, facilitated by reporters from 10 NPR stations and supported by the nonprofit Cortico, the initiative sought to understand community dynamics beyond political labels. Participants emphasized the importance of close-knit […]
Rochester’s annual Reindeer Run returns today, just in time for Christmas festivities. The event includes a 5K race and a Kids Half-Mile, both starting and ending at the Blue Cross Arena. Nearly 1,000 participants are expected to don antlers and run along the scenic Genesee River Path. The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 a.m., […]
Clay Cane, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, is set to release Burn Down Master’s House, a powerful historical fiction novel exploring forgotten stories of enslaved individuals who rebelled against their oppressors. Scheduled for publication by Dafina Books in February 2026, the novel draws inspiration from real acts of defiance, such as poisoning […]
The development of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug, has been named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year by Science journal for its potential to significantly reduce new HIV infections and reshape global HIV prevention efforts. Clinical trials, PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2, showed lenacapavir’s remarkable efficacy in preventing HIV, with nearly 100% effectiveness among cisgender […]
A small plane crashed in the Town of Aurora, New York, on Thursday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near 100 Stewart Court, near the home of Dion Dawkins, in what appears to be a residential area. Multiple agencies, including State Police and the Erie County Sheriff’s […]
At the finale of Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour on December 17 at the Barclays Center, a playful moment between Carey and Rihanna captivated the audience. During the show, Mariah stepped off the stage to interact with the “Love on the Brain” singer, who surprised fans by asking for an autograph on her chest. Dazzling […]