CFPB’s New Rule Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule that will remove medical debt from Americans' credit reports. Announced on Tuesday, January 7th, the rule is set to...
Laken Riley Act Passes in the House to Detain Criminal Illegal Immigrants
The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act on Tuesday, January 7th, with a 264-159 vote, marking the first significant piece of legislation of the 119th Congress. The bill,...
Governor Hochul Proposes $110 Million for New and Renovated Child Care Facilities
On Tuesday, January 7th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a $110 million plan to help address the state’s childcare shortage. The proposal aims to fund the construction of new...
Governor Hochul Expands Home Care for Disabilities with CDPAP Partnership
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new partnership on Tuesday, January 7th, to enhance New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The collaboration includes New York State, Public Partnerships LLC...
U.S. Transfers 11 Yemeni Detainees from Guantanamo to Oman After More Than Two Decades
The United States transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman on Monday, January 6th, after holding them for more than two decades without charge. This move is part...
New York City Implements First Congestion Pricing Toll in the U.S.
On Sunday, January 5th, New York City introduced the first-ever congestion pricing toll in the United States to reduce traffic in the heart of Manhattan and help fund much-needed improvements...
El Hadji Ndao, Owner of SunuAfrik Radio, Shares Insights on the African Migrant Crisis in NYC in Exclusive ‘Real Talk with Mona Davids’ Interview
El Hadji Ndao, an African community leader and owner of SunuAfrik Radio, recently joined the Real Talk with Mona Davids podcast to share his perspectives on the evolving political landscape...
Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo as Executive Director of Nonprofit Services
On Friday, January 3rd, Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Michael Sedillo as the executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Sedillo will oversee initiatives to improve...
Trump to Hold Victory Rally at Capital One Arena on Eve of Inauguration Day
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing for a major “Victory Rally” in Washington, D.C., on the eve of his inauguration. Scheduled for January 19th at the Capital One Arena, the event...
