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Permanent Residents May Get Right to Vote in NYC

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Council is currently reviewing a measure that would give over 1 million permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections, reports El Diario La Prensa and...

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This Weekend, Haiti Tells Her Own Stories

NEW YORK, NY — “Haiti needs new narratives, now more than ever…” says Haitian scholar and performing artist Gina Athena Ulysse. Two organizations, Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) and the Ciné Institute,...

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Will New York Be Next to Provide Undocumented Immigrants with IDs?

NEW YORK — Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio introduced a municipal reform package on May 15 that includes offering a city identification to undocumented residents. “Nearly half a...

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Brooklyn Honors Notable Haitians During Flag Day Celebration

BROOKLYN, NY — On Friday, May 17, Brooklyn Borough Hall echoed with the festivities of the Haitian Flag Day awards ceremony. Organized by Councilman Jumaane Williams, the ceremony recognized five...

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Months After Strike, NYC Haitian Bus Drivers Still Don’t Have Job Security -...

Earlier this year, New York City school bus drivers, mechanics and matrons went on strike. Now, they're back at work and remain anxious about job security.NEW YORK, NY — Marie Louis, a 17-year veteran...

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Black Women Exhibit Hair As Public Art

NEW YORK, NY — Black women stood in Manhattan’s Union Square on June 6 and June 8, holding signs that said “You can touch my hair.” According to the Amsterdam News, the “interactive public art...

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Bill Thompson: New Yorkers Ignored for 20 Years - The candidate for mayor was...

The candidate for mayor was the first guest as CUNY kicks off ethnic media Q&A series NEW YORK, NY — Charging that the majority of New Yorkers feel ignored, former City Comptroller William Thompson...

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NYC Candidates for Mayor Face Tough Questions from Community and Ethnic Media

NEW YORK, NY — “I sit before you as the most thoroughly investigated candidate in New York City,” said John Liu at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, according to Voices of NY. Part...

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Do You Know Haitian Changemakers? - If yes, today you can nominate them to be...

If yes, today you can nominate them to be on The Haitian Roundtable 1804 ListSPONSORED CONTENT | The Haitian Roundtable Last year on November 10, The Haitian Roundtable (HRT) launched the 1804 list of...

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Why Is Anthony Weiner Running for Mayor? - The former congressman defends his...

The former congressman defends his presence in the race and asserts his agenda for New York CityNEW YORK, NY — A recent Quinnipiac University poll has Anthony Weiner just two percentage points behind...

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Why Do Bilingual Students Have Lowest Graduation Rate in NYC? - Despite...

Despite Bloomberg’s reforms, English learners still have highest dropout rate in the cityNEW YORK, NY — This week, New York City public schools open their halls for summer classes. Due to low academic...

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Do Parents Have Good Options for Summer Youth Programs in NYC?

NEW YORK, NY — Summer options for kids such as camps, internships or jobs lie out of reach for many of the city’s families, due to a lack of access to information, expensive costs, waiting lists and...

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‘Justice for Trayvon Martin’— Thousands Protested Zimmerman Verdict in NYC

PHOTO ESSAY | Justice for Trayvon Martin Rally By Francesca Andre NEW YORK, NY — On Sunday, July 14, thousands gathered in Union Square to peacefully protest the “not guilty” verdict rendered in the...

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Brooklyn’s East New York Celebrates a Year Without Shootings

BROOKLYN, NY — On a Sunday evening, 363 balloons released into the sky illuminated East New York’s Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard in colors of green, orange and white, as the crowd celebrated...

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Video: Candidates for NYC Public Advocate Make Their Case to Voters

NEW YORK, NY — For those who missed Thursday night’s televised debate among the Democratic contenders to become the next Public Advocate for New York City, CUNY’s Center for Community and Ethnic Media...

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Video: What is the Role of the City Council and How Does it Effect You?

BROOKLYN, NY — As the 2013 elections draw near, civic organizations such as The Brooklyn Movement Center, are informing their communities about local races and the importance of voting and staying...

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NYC 2013 Primaries: De Blasio Tops Mayoral Race, Big Night for Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY — With public advocate Bill de Blasio coming out on top in the Democratic primary for mayor, Tuesday night’s elections were a big win for Brooklyn. “The work you did at the grassroots is...

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It’s Time for NYC to Fix Voting Problems

NEW YORK, NY – Following reports of faulty voting machines at polling places across the city on primary day, community newspapers joined the chorus of voices asking the city to fix the problem once and...

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Do Haitian Students Benefit from Learning French in American Schools?

Borough of Manhattan Community College student Bassirou Kaba went back to his alma mater, Brooklyn International High School, to promote the French Heritage Language Program (FHLP), which helps native...

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Tish James to be First Black Woman Elected to Citywide Office in NYC

NEW YORK, NY — As the Whitney Houston version of “I’m Every Woman” blared through the sound system at the Copacabana in Manhattan, Council member Letitia “Tish” James took the stage to celebrate her...

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