New York Amsterdam News
Advocates continue pressure to reform prison conditions, seek action from Gov. Hochul
Decarceration advocates are continuing to seek solutions toward the state's prison conditions in lieu of legislation and Gov. Kathy Hochul's reluctance to use her clemency powers toward currently incarcerated individuals this year.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
MTA President Demetrius addresses transit fare hike: 'We are doing our best'
Facing serious backlash over the upcoming fare hike in 2026, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) President Demetrius Crichlow attempted to address commuter concerns directly last week.
6 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Andrew Cuomo wants to keep Rikers Island for jails despite opposition to the idea
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently proposed abandoning the borough-based jail plan in favor of rebuilding new facilities on Rikers Island during the Crain's Business Mayoral Forum last Wednesday, Oct. 8.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The Knicks approach the start of the regular season with outsized expectations
Tomorrow at Madison Square Garden is the last of the 3-1 Knicks' five preseason games. When the buzzer sounds to conclude the matchup with the Charlotte Hornets and everyone hopefully emerges uninjured, it won't matter if they are 4-1 or 3-2.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Paralympics champion Brianna Clark uses her platform to educate about autism
As the saying goes, \"not all heroes wear capes,\" and Brianna Clark's speed wasn't just meant to win races. It was meant to lift her community while breaking through barriers.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Jamaican track icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce anointed royalty at Athlos NYC
Last Friday at Ichan Stadium on Randall's Island, situated in the East River, eight-time Olympic track and field medalist, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, was presented with a one-of-a-kind Tiffany crown by tennis great Serena Williams at the Athlos NYC meet.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
A'Ja Wilson enters GOAT discussion after leading Aces to WNBA Finals sweep
The Las Vegas Aces are a dynasty.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
With every passing day of the government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay face mounting financial strain. And now they are confronting new uncertainty with the Trump administration's promised layoffs.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Sweet Catch BK's unapologetically Black anniversary party celebrates with Ten to One Rum partnership
The importance of Black ownership within the hospitality industry is critical, especially in predominantly Caribbean and Black neighborhoods.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Beauty & style ‘gospel' — according to André Leon Talley
The Metrograph movie theater recently hosted a screening of \"The Gospel According to André,\" where filmmaker Kate Novack deep-dives into the career and life of fashion journalist, stylist, and creative director André Leon Talley. The screening coincides with the Met's \"Superfine: Tailoring Black Style\" exhibition, which provides an insightful experience through the history of dandyism.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life' now on view at Howard U.
A new exhibition on view at Howard University explores an underexamined chapter of famed photographer Gordon Parks' documentation of religion in Black communities during the 20th Century. Coinciding with this, a supplemental exhibition showcases Howard University students' response to Parks' legacy.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Changes are necessary and imminent for the Jets to course correct
Something has to change. The Jets are 0-6, the only winless team in the NFL after a 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday in London, UK. Many Jets fans probably found it difficult to digest their breakfast watching their team lose another winnable game, which kicked off a little after 9:30 a.m.EST.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kaiser workers begin 5-day walkout
25% salary increase “out of step with today’s economic realities and rising health care costs.” Kaiser's offer ofa 21.5% pay raise would increase payroll by nearly $2 billion by 2029, the company said.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dodgers' big-money players holding the edge in NLCS
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2 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court rejects Jones' appeal of judgment
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4-billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Man pleads guilty in attack on Pa. governor
A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied Pennsylvania governor's mansion pleaded guilty Tuesday to the attempted murder of Gov. Josh Shapiro and other charges.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A Nevada renegade in the shutdown fight
As the partial government shutdown grinds on, with no end in sight, Catherine Cortez Masto stands ready to end it right now.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Truce holds despite slow return of remains
Hamas transfers four more hostages' bodies amid Israeli threat to halve Gaza aid flow.
6 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
If you'd rather photograph it than eat it, you're missing the point
RESTAURANT owners talk about how hard it is to survive, but they keep one gripe pretty much to themselves because the public might take offense: They'd like us to act more like our parents and less like the tourist who backed into and damaged a painting while taking a selfie at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
If AirPods instantly translate, then why learn a language?
INRECENT WEEKS, Apple’s Live Translation for the latest iPhone and AirPods models has been everywhere.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Newsom backs review of access in youth sports
Panel will examine whether a state board is needed to improve opportunities for all.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
L.A. labor leader taught nonviolent resistance
The incursion of armed federal immigration agents in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles shocked Kent Wong.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Down year finally is looking up for Treinen with a save in Game 1
Dodgers reliever gets out of bases-loaded jam and ends opener with strikeout in a welcome turnaround.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Next-man up mentality for the undermanned USC backfield
With top two backs out, Trojans turn to Miller and Jackson against stingy Irish.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Wolf Alice’s new confidence shows in ‘Clearing’
U.K. quartet’s latest studio album reflects their growth as writers as well as performers.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
‘Aztec Batman' turns Tenochtitlan into Gotham
Animated movie uses DC Comics superhero to teach Indigenous peoples’ history.
4 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
France puts pension reform on hold
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday announced he would suspend a much-debated plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, in a move aimed at preventing his fragile minority government from being toppled.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Haim goes for 'tough' in new album
George Michael and failed love: How the trio arrived at the raw sound in 'I Quit.'
5 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ready for trip across pond
Rams try to stay focused as they prepare for flight to London for Week 7.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ballot design prompts theories that election is rigged
Republicans claim that holes in the mail-in envelope reveal how people voted on Prop. 50. California’s secretary of state tries to ‘set the record straight.’
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