New York State

Judge Rowan Wilson sworn in

Rowan Wilson sworn in as first Black chief judge in NY

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Former employees file lawsuit against Buffalo Fire Department alleging racism, ageism

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Black Lives Matter protests -- Frank Cavalluzzi

Man waving bladed glove at BLM protesters found guilty of attempted murder

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Harlem Black exodus

New Harlem studio apartments cost $2.3K per month as Black people leave the neighborhood, city in droves

As the city experiences a Black exodus, Harlem’s newest “affordable” studio apartments are costing residents a hefty $2.3K a month.
/ August 14, 2023

Ruling halts weed dispensary openings in NY due to priority given people affected by drug enforcement

As of right now, no new marijuana dispensaries will be opening in New York following a ruling preventing people from getting licensed.
/ August 9, 2023

You’re not seeing things; Jay-Z’s lyrics from ‘Justify My Thug,’ other songs, displayed in front of library

Passersby are noticing that some of Jay-Z’s most iconic lyrics have been plastered on the exterior walls of the Brooklyn Public Library.
/ July 13, 2023

Grand jury declines to indict Jordan Williams for stabbing, killing NYC subway passenger

Authorities said Devictor Ouedraogo had an altercation with other subway train riders before the incident, including Williams’ girlfriend.
/ June 30, 2023

Keechant Sewell, first Black woman to lead the nation’s largest police force in NYC, unexpectedly resigns

New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell announced her resignation from the top law enforcement position on Monday.
/ June 13, 2023
New York top public high schools

Only 10% of students admitted to top NYC high schools were Black and Latino

New York City’s top high schools seem to be continuing a years-long trend of failing to admit Black and Latino students.
/ June 5, 2023
Equinox gym racial discrimination lawsuit

Equinox gym to pay former employee more than $11 million to settle discrimination suit

An Equinox gym in New York will pay over $11 million to settle a racial discrimination suit brought by a Black woman, an ex-staffer.
/ May 30, 2023