New York Amsterdam News
State Sen. Salazar reports prisons recurrently denying visits over erroneous scans
Reports are emerging of a sizable increase in complaints over NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) staff denying prison visits with little transparency.
4 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Black Republican Winsome Earle-Sears loses Virginia governor's race to Democrat Abigail Spanberger
Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor's race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman ever to lead the commonwealth.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Jessica Carter and Amberly Klam recognized as Toyota Everyday Heroes
The 10th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes was honored at last week's espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, California. Jessica Carter, a former college basketball player, founded the nonprofit organization HER Sports in her Virginia community to ensure that the current generation of girls has the same opportunities and benefits that she experienced through sports. Amberly Klam, meanwhile, founded Texas Fury with the mission to create an outlet for local girls to learn and play competitive flag football in an inclusive environment.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Runners from across the world find purpose in record-setting NYC Marathon
The 54th edition of the TCS New York City Marathon took place this past Sunday, organized by the New York Road Runners and featuring a record-setting 59,226 participants from over 130 countries.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Voter turnout highest in half-century as Mamdani phenomenon galvanizes electorate
The number of voters casting ballots in the tense three-way race for mayor between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa broke records, with more than 2 million check-ins, according to the city Board of Elections.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Anthony Jackson, innovative bassist, dies at 73
Anthony Jackson, one of the most versatile recorded bassists in music history and creator of the “contrabass guitar,” died on Oct. 19 in Staten Island. He was 73.
3 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Harlem Writers Guild: 75 and still kicking
For a combined 175 years, two institutions have been lodestones in preserving, presenting, and promoting African American history and culture: the Schomburg Center for 100 years and the Harlem Writers Guild for 75 years.
3 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Councilmember Narcisse's bill pushes for amendments to short-term rental rules
Many of New York City's small homeowners view the supplemental income they could make renting out their property with third-party booking platforms, like Airbnb, as a “lifeline.” Especially, considering the dual issues of skyrocketing housing and affordability costs.
3 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
NYC security officers, unions call for standardized pay, benefits
Security officers and members of 32BJ SEIU, which represents more than 20,000 security workers in New York City, gathered at City Hall last week to testify in support of the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act.
3 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Mamdani takes NYC mayoral election shocking establishment, projecting a new path for the Five Boroughs
A new era has dawned in the nation's largest city but with the hope the progressive Mayor-elect brings, there will be challenges waiting from the start
7 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating an opponent who aligned with Trump
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
4 min |
November 06, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Dance Calendar November 2025
This month's calendar is packed and provocative. Nov. 14-15 at The Billie Holiday Theatre, Bed-Stuy's own Ronald K. Brown will be celebrating the 40th anniversary at home among his community - with a weekend of events including performances, conversation, and community movement workshops.
4 min |
November 06, 2025
Los Angeles Times
For Santa Rosa boy, saving the bees was a lesson in love
[Bees, from A1]
3 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
White House seeks to block full SNAP payments
A judge had given the Trump administration till Friday to disburse benefits via program.
4 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Vesias mourn death of baby daughter
Dodgers reliever and wife thank players and fans for their support.
1 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Connecting on and off the floor
[Lakers, from B12] slides, each with a photo. The speaker has 20 seconds to explain each slide fora total presentation time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
3 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Evangelist stuck to her kidnapping story
June 1926.
6 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Serbia approves bill to let Kushner build divisive luxury compound
Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles.
2 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Air traffic cuts hit travelers across the country
[Fliers, from A1]
5 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Cornell to pay $60 million in deal with U.S. government
University president says federal funding will be restored and inquiries will end.
2 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
GOP frets as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving
Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration are increasingly anxious that an ongoing standoff with Democrats over reopening the government may drag into Thanksgiving week, one of the country’s busiest travel periods.
3 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ukrainian city key to battle for land, narrative
Both sides attempt to convince Trump that they have the upper hand in Pokrovsk.
4 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
GOP's Stefanik enters N.Y. governor's race
Congresswoman faces long odds and brings strong ties to the Trump White House.
3 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Crews left site despite hot spot
As in Palisades, an earlier fire sparked a larger one in Ventura County last year.
5 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Fliers scramble as cuts begin; pain will grow
Cancellations to rise as shutdown persists. Nation's controllers are taking side jobs.
6 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mamdani buoys L.A. democratic socialists
After New York win, organizers are hoping to add two more City Council seats in June.
6 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
GOP risks losing gains with Latinos
Election results show economic concerns may make Trump’s success last year fleeting
5 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Is it truly an election if there's only one name on the ballot?
THERE ARE THREE essential components to a healthy democracy: elected officials, voters and political opposition. The first two make the most noise and get the most attention.
5 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Clippers lose as Green scores 29 in his Suns debut
Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, Devin Booker added 24 points and the host Suns beat the shorthanded Clippers 115-102 on Thursday night.
1 min |
November 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Far from ruining baseball, the Dodgers revived it
High-priced team that everyone outside of Los Angeles booed ended up with cheers
4 min |