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Solitary confinement does not make prisons safer, say correctional heads in December senate letter
From corrections to correcting the record, twelve prison and jail officials and administrators pushed back against Congressional narratives connecting solitary confinement to safety in a letter obtained by the AmNews penned to Sen. Dick Durbin last December.
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May 29, 2025
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With Rikers Island, Eric Adams has made a bad situation worse
The New York Daily News recently ran an exclusive story with the headline “NYC Mayor Adams exploring abandoning current plan to shut down Rikers Island.” This shouldn't come as a surprise. Since taking office, the mayor has worked to undermine the plan. The Adams administration has repeatedly bashed the proposal the City Council approved in 2019 to close the jail complex. Despite the mayor's insistence that he and his team “always follow the law,” they have failed to meet most of the plan's legal deadlines and benchmarks to close Rikers in 2027, as required by law.
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May 29, 2025
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The 'Lion' sleeps in peace and power
Of the legendary \"Gang of Four\" (David Dinkins, Basil Paterson, Percy Sutton, and Charles \"The Lion\" Rangel), only the latter two were acquaintances who transcended journalistic boundaries.
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May 29, 2025
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The protest took place simultaneously as the immigration hearing of the Syrian-born Palestinian refugee was being held
On a rainy day in New York City, hundreds of protesters rallied for the release of detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during his immigration hearing on Thursday afternoon.
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May 29, 2025
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Climate change is disrupting access to HIV treatment
Half of the people with HIV in the United States are living in places that are vulnerable to extreme weather and climate disasters, according to a new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress (CAP).
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May 29, 2025
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A look at Harlem celebrations of Malcolm X's 100th birthday
Harlem was the center of much activity celebrating Malcolm X's 100th birthday during the “Live on Lenox-X Marks the Spot” events on Monday. In the community where the Black liberation leader centered much of his work, several artists and performers gave tribute to Malcolm through concern.
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May 29, 2025
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Lanaya Price, inspired by 'The Cosby Show,' establishes a career in television
ESPN studio operator Lanaya Price found herself in the sports world through a pathway not exactly related to athletics.
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May 29, 2025
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Sports Business Awards attendees discuss progress in women's sports
With the rise in popularity of athletes such as WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, USC college basketball star Juju Watkins; gymnast Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist, and track and field champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, women's sports have been elevated to unprecedented heights.
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May 29, 2025
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What's wrong with the Mets' Juan Soto? The simple answer is baseball
Nearly one year ago, on May 30, 2024, Juan Soto was batting .312, had an on-base percentage of .415 and was slugging .584 in his first and only season with the New York Yankees. The right fielder ended the regular season playing 157 games with MVP-esque numbers: a .288 batting average, 419 OBP, slugging 519, and on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of .989, 41 home runs, 109 RBIs and 129 walks.
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May 29, 2025
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Bronx native Stacia Suttles makes her name in professional boxing
(L) Boxer and Bronx native Stacia \"The Natural\" Suttles is making her mark inside and out of the ring. (Photo courtesy of Stacia Suttles)
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May 29, 2025
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Acrobatics & Tumbling moves towards NCAA championship status
Acrobatics and tumbling, which merges dance, gymnastics, and cheerleading, has rapidly gained popularity as a college sport.
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May 29, 2025
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Kenny Garrett, Mariah Rae wins at the Apollo
Showtime at the Apollo ! WINNER
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May 29, 2025
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Former long-serving mayor of Newark, Sharpe James, dead at 89
Sharpe James, Newark, New Jersey's longest-serving mayor, was often pho tographed at a variety of events: in a swimming pool, shooting pool, and playing soccer, to mention a few.
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May 22, 2025
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The Knicks’ road to the NBA Finals goes through the familiar foe Pacers
The Knicks and Indiana Pacers played Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden last night in a matchup unexpected by those who closely follow the NBA. The Knicks are the East's No. 3 and the Pacers the No. 4 seed. Both are worthy of where they find themselves with Game 2 tomorrow, May 23, back at the Garden.
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May 22, 2025
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Swarovski Foundation's Creatives for Our Future ceremony honors fourth cohort of youth innovators
The Swarovski Foundation held its 2025 Creatives for Our Future ceremony, celebrating its fourth cohort of youth innovators at the United Nations headquarters on Thursday, April 24.
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May 22, 2025
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Molière in the Park's 'The Imaginary Invalid’: A conversation with Sahr Ngaujah
For all the love that summer in New York gets, spring is really where it's at. The weather is non-oppressive, free outdoors events have started to appear, and New Yorkers have already begun to light up the parks.
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May 22, 2025
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'The Imaginary Invalid' is delightful — and free! — in Prospect Park thru May 25
\"The Imaginary Invalid\" is being presented with a rich imagination at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
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May 22, 2025
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'Goddess' is a celestial, theatrical, soul-soaring gift
My soul is still soaring from the gift I received at the Public Theater by experiencing “Goddess.”
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May 22, 2025
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Netflix's 'Forever' — the fierce urgency of Black teenage love
It's rare to find fully realized Black teenage love on screen.
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May 22, 2025
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Brooklyn shoreline
Boilers and generators damaged by Sandy, as well as stalled and botched repairs afterward, have left NYCHA residents without regular running water or cooking gas years after the storm. Neighborhood leaders say the area still isn't ready for another “Sandy.”
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May 22, 2025
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UFC and boxing return to the NYC-area, headlined by multiple title fights
The combat sports world continues to heat up, especially in the New York City area. A stacked UFC 316 card on Saturday, June 7 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey will see reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili defending his title against Sean O'Malley, the man he defeated for the title back in September in a decisive 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47.
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May 22, 2025
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Arthur Ashe Stadium to undergo an $800 million redevelopment
The annual U.S. Open men's and women’s tennis championship is one of the biggest sports and social events of the year. For decades it has showcased and been a catalyst for creating generational stars. On Monday, it was officially announced that a reimagining of the tournament’s premier event space, Arthur Ashe Stadium, will take place in conjunction with a new player performance center at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens.
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May 22, 2025
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Now Hiring: The receivership search begins after judge greenlights Rikers takeover
Interested in running the city's jail system? Do you have excellent communication and demonstrative collaborative skills along with substantial correctional and leadership experience outside of the New York Department of Corrections (DOC)? If so, you can apply for the Nunez Remediation Manager role by sending a cover letter, resume, and three references to nunezremediationmanagerapps@nysd. uscourts.gov.
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May 22, 2025
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Breaking barriers with MCN Exec. Dir. Husein Yatabarry
Husein Yatabarry, 32, is Muslim Community Network’s (MCN) Executive Director the youngest and first Black American to hold the position.
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May 22, 2025
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NYC Braiding professionals unite for more access to licensing
African hair braiding has been a culturally significant practice in Black communities for decades. Dozens of braiding professionals rode buses to Albany last week to advocate for reforms to the natural hair styling license requirements.
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May 22, 2025
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Is batting .400 in the realm of possibility for the Yankees' Aaron Judge?
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is having another MVP season. He is incredibly on a pace to exceed the American League most valuable player campaign he had a season ago. While the Yankees had played just 47 games and had 115 remaining in the 162 game Major League Baseball schedule when they hosted the Texas Rangers in the Bronx on Tuesday, Judge has been far and away the best hitter in the sport.
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May 22, 2025
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The grassroots WPBA endeavors to give aspiring pro hoopers opportunities
WNBA action started this past week. While fans celebrated the return of their favorite teams, they also lamented the absence of some players who were cut as teams finalized their rosters. Yet, not making squads composed of the world’s best ballers doesn't spell the end of their hoop dreams.
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May 22, 2025
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More than 28,000 athletes take part in the RBC Brooklyn Half
Road races across the five boroughs reflect the melting pot that is New York City. The ethnic and physical diversity that is represented epitomizes the aspirational concepts of equality and opportunity that this country theoretically holds as two of its foundational principles.
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May 22, 2025
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Howard University softball wraps an outstanding season at the NCAA Regional
Howard University's softball team saw its season come to an end at the NCAA Durham Regional with losses to Duke and Coastal Carolina, but it did not dim the team's pride for all it had accomplished. Earlier this month, the Bison won their third-ever Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament Championship.
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May 22, 2025
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Fierce Love, Partner with Love
I woke up this morning to this meditation from the Center for Action and Contemplation. I get it every day, and you should too. There are such beautiful centering pieces from a broad range of authors who like us, family are working to heal the world with love. Imagine my joy to see this gorgeous image and then my words underneath, alongside wisdom from Sojourner Truth.
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