New York Amsterdam News
Annual 32BJ art show takes on the political theme: ‘Sewing Peace
32BJ SEIU inaugurated its 19th annual art exhibition over the weekend. Art enthusiasts came out to the union's 25 West 18th Street headquarters in Manhattan to take a look at the works produced by 190 current and retired 32BJ members.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Queer happened here: 100 years of NYC's landmark LGBTQ+ places
Queer history can be found throughout New York City, although much has gone unmarked, obscured, or forgotten over the decades.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Heatwave hits NYC on June primary Election Day 2025
Polls opened on Tuesday, June 24, for the 2025 citywide June primary elections as a heatwave hit the city this Election Day. Temperatures reached about 100 degrees outside, matching the heat of a tightly-contested primary.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Wadada Leo Smith, Maggie's Garden, BOBCAT, Banana Puddin' 22
Jazz, that creative source of music inspired by life's totali-ty of experiences by the ances-tors both in Africa and America, is constantly being reconfigured into a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
A midsummer midtown staycation in New York City
New York City comes alive in the summer, with plenty of opportunities to fill your social calendar with arts and culture events — many of them free.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Mamdani shocks the establishment as Cuomo concedes
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist who ran an energetic campaign centered on the cost of living, had an early lead after the polls closed and pulled ahead in the race. Shockingly, former Governor Andrew Cuomo opted to concede just under two hours later. That leaves Mamdani to advance to the November election for mayor of New York City against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Gay by the grace of God: A Black pastor's journey
Last May, two successive gatherings occurred in the neighboring African nations of Uganda and Kenya less than 24 hours apart.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
(Unofficial) NYC City Council winners in primarily Black and Brown districts
Out of 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs, quite a few Black City Council members were in competitive races in this year's June primary elections. Upping the spice factor for 2025 City Council elections is the element of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), where instead of choosing only one favorite candidate, voters rank up to five candidates in each race.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Dr. Sidney Hankerson honored with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Service Award
Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA, is director of Mental Health Equity in the Institute for Health Equity Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. On March 21, 2024, he was honored with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Service Award. Dr. Hankerson was recognized for his commitment to innovative mental health services in under-resourced communities. The award was presented to Dr. Hankerson by Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation and 135th President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. The honor was established by President George H.W. Bush. Dr. Hankerson was selected under then-President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
NYC Juniors volleyball program heads to Dallas for national competition
There are 1,537 teams registered to take part in the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) this week in Dallas with an estimated 19,950 athletes aged 14-17.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Two people died within two hours on Rikers Island
Two people died on Rikers Island in the same afternoon following medical emergencies last Friday, June 20. They mark the sixth and seventh people to die in or immediately after New York Department of Corrections (DOC) custody this year.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Immersive Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Center in NYC's Upper West Side
Gail Foster, Ed.D., founded Morningside Immersion Playcare in 2015 after a career dedicated to education and the Black community.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
School may be the only doctor some Black kids ever see
And if the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is passed, cuts to Medicaid will result in slashed school-based health services.
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June 26, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
USA women hoopers advance the global popularity of 3x3 tournaments
Ever since 3x3 basketball made its Olympic debut in 2021, excitement around this unique take on the game has steadily grown.
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June 26, 2025
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Brooklyn's Richardson Hitchins commands the ring at MSG in defeating Kambosas
“I’m going to be bringing back boxing for years to come, and I’m going to be one of the guys to hold down New York City like no one’s ever seen before.”
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far
Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it's not clear how easy it will be to get one.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Despite rain, Harlem celebrates 32nd annual Juneteenth Celebration
Even amid rain showers, the Masjid Malcolm Shabazz mosque celebrated its 32nd annual Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 14.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
At Tribeca 2025, two breakthroughs — and a troubling absence
\"It is the small hole that sinks the big ship.\" This African proverb warns that ignoring small problems can sink something much larger.
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June 19, 2025
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NYC Art Wrap, June 2025
Che Lovelace's “Where the I Settles” on display through July 25
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Long Island teen Olivia Jones begins her USA Basketball journey
Sixteen-year-old Olivia Jones from Bay Shore has a hoop-filled summer ahead. First up, a prestigious assignment with USA Basketball as part of the USA Women’s U16 National Team in Irapuato, Mexico this week playing in the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup. “I’m really excited; it’s been something I’ve obviously wanted to do,” she said.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Encouraging signs for Manhattan D.A. this Gun Violence Awareness Month
June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month across the country. Shootings are the leading cause of death for Black men ages 15 to 24 in the United States. Here in New York City, 5% of city blocks account for a disproportionate amount of gun violence, including locations in Manhattan's East Harlem.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Distinguished scholar celebrates importance of African American cotillions
The history and legacy of African American cotillions are rich. For generations, their traditions affected the social, cultural, and philanthropic landscape of the U.S. They have provided young Black women and girls cultural affirmation, social skills, and meaningful connections.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
FAFO ain't a forcefield: Why Black silence on immigration won't save us
This might come as a shock to some Black folks sipping their tea, minding their own melanin-rich business, and lounging comfortably in their FAFO suite watching Latinos get rounded up in full slave-catcher cosplay — but let me remind you: FAFO is not a forcefield.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Omnibust? Criminal justice group says prison oversight bill didn't go far enough
New York State legislators passed an Omnibus Prison Oversight Bill earlier this June in response to worsening conditions in the state's jails and prisons. The bill included some measures from the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian (BPHA) Legislative Caucus's blueprint for reforms, but organizers say not nearly enough.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Apollo Theater raises $3.2 million-plus at annual Spring Benefit
A host of celebrities and entertainers attended the Apollo Theater's 2025 Spring Benefit on Wednesday night. The theater honored singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, and Harlem native Teyana Taylor with the first Innovator Award, and record executive Clive Davis with the Legacy Award. Davis was also inducted into the Apollo's Walk of Fame.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
New York City celebrates Juneteenth!
Celebrate Juneteenth New York City-style with a plethora of performances, workshops, discussions, family activities, screenings, and concerts commemorating one of America's most significant holidays.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The Pacers try to push the Thunder to Game 7 in the NBA Finals
NBA playoff series, which can go the distance of seven games, are non-linear. On a graph charting the games, individually and collectively, the axes are volatile, accentuated by highs and lows. The current NBA Finals between the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, representing the Eastern Conference, are a microcosm of fluctuations.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Jazz Chisholm's versatility helps the Yankees maintain first-place lead in AL East
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisolm Jr. has been on the move since returning from the injured list on June 3, helping his team maintain its first-place lead in the American League East. The Yankees were 42-30 when they hosted the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the Bronx.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Black fathers hold deep talks about changing the narrative
At a Father's Day celebration and march in Brooklyn this past weekend, the Amsterdam News got a chance to ask parents how the myth of an \"absent Black father\" has affected them.
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June 19, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Pastor Jay Gooding, Sr.: A beacon of community and hope in the Bronx
Leading by example. Establishing models. Transforming sorrow into success.
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