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Childhood asthma
This is usually due to living near polluting power plants or a heavily congested highway, in rental housing with mold and other triggers, and the longstanding effects of redlining and systemically racist housing laws.
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May 07, 2026
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Republicans, Democrats: Both inept and at a crossroads
At a time when the Republican Party is unbreakably linked with Trump, whose approval rating keeps plummeting, the Democrats and their National Committee seem inept and incapable of intensifying this advantage.
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May 07, 2026
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Undocumented immigrants paid trillions in taxes and America still calls them a burden
At a time when undocumented immigrants are being targeted, detained, and deported across the United States, one fact is rarely part of the conversation: they have paid an estimated $3 trillion in taxes over the last 30 years.
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May 07, 2026
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Webby-nominated series ‘Darkroom MCs’ puts well-deserved focus on Black and Brown photographers
For many, the pandemic afforded time and space to think critically and creatively about what they wanted their lives to look and feel like.
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May 07, 2026
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LIU rugby players use sports as a vehicle to future legal careers
The women’s rugby team at Long Island University (LIU) is just seven years old, but it has attracted tenacious and determined players.
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May 07, 2026
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Talking SCHOP! Joyful Consumption
As the great Nate Dogg once said, ‘Y’all can’t deny it, I’ma f**kin rider.’ I ride hard for Asian foods.
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May 07, 2026
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Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a U.S. health deal, citing data-sharing concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the United States over concerns about data privacy and is now seeking a new agreement, an official said Friday.
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May 07, 2026
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Covering the 2026 Met Gala: No wind, no rain, no wet feet!
Surpassing last year’s record-breaking Met Gala of $31 million and occurring without last year’s inclement weather, this year's benefit raised even more: The event raised $42 million in contributions to sustain the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
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May 07, 2026
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The Knicks try to maintain peak performance in the East semifinals
After the Knicks’ 137-98 demolition of the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night at Madison Square Garden in game one of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals pairing, the Knicks entered game two at the Garden on Wednesday night as the betting favorite to represent the East in the NBA Finals.
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May 07, 2026
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Unions
News that the push for a union is fueled by what he described as rapid growth at the top and stagnation for frontline staff.
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May 07, 2026
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Does frequent worship lead to better mental health?
Often, but not always, experts say
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May 07, 2026
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Hochul’s nicotine tax proposal is not just about revenue, it’s about saving young people
In her 2026 State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a direct challenge to the tobacco industry's latest play for New York's youth.
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May 07, 2026
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The rise of The People’s Ball in Brooklyn
At Brooklyn’s iconic Central Library, The People’s Ball gave a center stage to real haute couture and creativity.
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May 07, 2026
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Close Rikers czar
Guardia Airport, for renewable efforts after closure.
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May 07, 2026
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Columbia Athletics deepens its commitment to Team IMPACT
Over the past few years, Columbia University Athletics has welcomed more than 15 children through Team IMPACT, a national organization that connects children facing serious illness or disability with college athletic teams.
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May 07, 2026
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Why this hotel in the middle of Harlem could be a win for the community
Every now and again, I turn my column over to a colleague who has a story of great interest.
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May 07, 2026
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New York City Council passes plan to step up education on vaccines
This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health that is published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News.
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May 07, 2026
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Harlem's Kahlil Gordon wins the Ring Masters Championship
Harlem's Kahlil Gordon keeps stacking titles.
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May 07, 2026
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After SCOTUS Voting Rights ruling, Jim Crow is back on the roost — but maybe he never left
A few political commentators have suggested that the era of Jim Crow, that long, dark historical period when the rights of Black Americans were all but abrogated, has returned with a vengeance.
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May 07, 2026
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Voting Rights Act
It's about silencing Black voices, dismantling majority Black districts, and rigging the map so that politicians can choose their voters instead of the other way around,” she continued.
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May 07, 2026
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Mamdani once called for his firing, now this NYPD officer faces discipline for another misconduct claim
Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch refused to fire for killing Washington Heights man Allan Feliz, pleaded guilty last week to an abuse of authority allegation for unlawful summons from a 2023 incident.
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May 07, 2026
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David Benavidez dominates Ramírez in first bout at cruiserweight
Before Saturday night, Mexican-American boxer David Benavidez had won titles at super middleweight (168 pounds) and light heavyweight (175 pounds), mowing down his opponents without taking a loss.
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May 07, 2026
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Basketball great DeLisha Milton-Jones to receive another high honor
Throughout her professional playing career, DeLisha Milton-Jones always put the team first.
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May 07, 2026
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Targeted initiatives increase the number of Black MLB players
A new generation of African Americans is gradually returning to the game that was once a staple of Black communities across the United States.
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May 07, 2026
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Drinks and Dialogue: Chilling with Harlem Pride
“He’s an insightful researcher,” said Harlem architect John T. Reddick the other night about Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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May 07, 2026
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Why electric bills are forcing poor in NYC to subsidize rich
I support both the governor and mayor's efforts to reduce costs for residents of New York City.
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May 07, 2026
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Ron Carter celebrates 89th, Five Spot, Jazzcultural
It’s no coincidence that NEA Jazz Master Ron Carter's 89th birthday is the same day he began his five-day engagement May 4-8, at the historic Blue Note jazz club (131 West 3rd Street), where he has performed on many occasions.
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May 07, 2026
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Report finds living wage gap increases — and racial wealth gap is broad
A new report found that by 2025, only about half of U.S. full-time workers earned enough income to meet the cost of everyday housing, food, and childcare necessities.
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May 07, 2026
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'Data heat islands' add new burden to Black America
The rush to build gigantic data centers to power the nation’s AI boom, such as Elon Musk’s massive Colossus facility near Memphis, Tennessee usually draws community pushback because they generate dangerous levels of air pollution.
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May 07, 2026
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Howard University's Kerry Davis speaks about NIL and transfer portal landscape
On Friday, March 6, the White House convened a high-level collegiate sports meeting — with no student-athletes attending — to discuss fixing the name, image, and likeness (NIL) issue.
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