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Crime

2014 NYPD killing of Eric Garner and subsequent cover-up.

Hearing In Historic Judicial Inquiry Held To Examine NYPD Coverup In Eric Garner Killing

Communities Uni... April 30,2022

Photos: Twitter

New York, NY--Thursday, the New York State Supreme Court held its final hearing in Carr v. de Blasio, the historic judicial inquiry into violations and neglect of duty by...

Business

First Independence Bank has opened new locations across Minnesota, becoming the first-ever Black-owned bank in the state.

First Independence Bank Opens 1st Black-Owned Bank In Minnesota

Special To The ... April 28,2022

Photos: BlackBusiness.org\Twitter

In a historic move, Michigan-based First Independence Bank has opened new locations across Minnesota, becoming the first-ever Black-owned bank in the state...

Transit

Turnstile-jumping isn't the biggest threat to the MTA's solvency — weekday ridership is still around half of what it was pre-pan

MTA’s Fare-Evasion Crackdown To Save ‘Spirit’ Of New York

By WNYC April 28,2022

Photos: Twitter\YouTube

The MTA announced this week that it's creating a blue ribbon panel to examine ways to reduce fare and toll evasion, which is causing a $500 million shortfall,...

News

New York City’s community foundation announced $7 million in grants to 39 nonprofits working to make life better for all New Yor

New York Community Trust Awards $7 Million In Grants to 39 Nonprofits

Special To The ... April 20,2022

Photos: YouTube

(New York, NY) – New York City’s community foundation announced $7 million in grants to 39 nonprofits working to make life better for all New Yorkers.

“The city...