Mary Prince escaped in 1828, sharing her story and those of enslaved women. In 1831, The History of Mary Prince became the first account of a Black enslaved woman’s life published in the UK, inspiring the anti-slavery movement. 158 days to Slavery Remembrance Day. #CountDowntoSRD

Two men busted running counterfeit pill factory in Harlem, more than 30,000 fentanyl-laced pills recovered Shamel Robinson, 31, of Manhattan, and Brandon Morris, 30, from Rock Hill, S.C., face multiple charges of criminal possession of controlled substances and criminal possession of weapons following t…

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Even on Death Row, there's no escape from racism and discrimination for Black women • NC Newsline American Black women accused of murder are treated more harshly, receive less sympathy than white women; Lisa Montgomery

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Why Women’s Wrongful Convictions Are So Difficult to Overcome Outdated stereotypes and crimes that never occurred create unique challenges for women seeking exoneration.

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Divided Electorate Tells Tale of Two Cities Ahead of Mayoral Election In-depth study of likely voters shows perceptions of public safety at sharp extremes, with voters divided between desiring tougher enforcement and stronger social supports.

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NYC Schools Get $2 Billion From Washington. Here’s What’s at Risk if Trump Defunds the DOE. Recent threats of federal spending cuts and department shutdowns could mean billions in lost funds for NYC schools.

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NYC Schools Get $2 Billion From Washington. Here’s What’s at Risk if Trump Defunds the DOE. Recent threats of federal spending cuts and department shutdowns could mean billions in lost funds for NYC schools.

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Border czar Homan visits NY Capitol: 'Hate on me, because I eat it up' Trump's border czar pledges to increase security along the northern border and to continue deporting migrants in the U.S. without authorization

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Woman and child found dead and decomposing in Brooklyn apartment, NYPD says Police said they discovered the pair at a NYCHA building in Brownsville after getting a call about a foul odor.

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NJ towns ask judge to throw out builders' lawsuit over affordable housing The legal fight between local NJ officials and the state’s construction industry over affordable housing quotas is heating up.

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Man in critical condition after NYPD detective shoots him in Brooklyn, police say Police say they were attempting to break up a verbal altercation when one of the men involved refused to comply with orders to drop the box cutter he was holding.

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NYC metro area's population nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, report shows The New York City, Newark and Jersey City metro region leads the nation in population growth between 2023 and 2024, signaling a post-pandemic recovery, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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More NYC apartments now have washer-dryers. Is it worth the extra cost? An analysis by StreetEasy found that the appliances can add 12% to the rent.

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NY declares prison strike over and will fire 2K correction officers The strike began Feb. 17 and had paralyzed the operations of dozens of correctional facilities.

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Adams-Appointed Charter Commission Carries on, Aiming at Development Overhaul Stressing independence from the besieged mayor, panel members may revisit rules that let Council members stop controversial projects.

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Indicted Eric Adams Fundraiser in Possible Plea Discussions with Feds Hotel developer Weihong Hu could be an explosive witness against the embattled mayor.

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Correction officers strike, stage protests at dozens of prisons across N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would mobolize the National Guard if the strike didn't end by Wednesday.

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Sister mourns special needs boy beaten, suffocated by cousins in NYC ‘boot camp’ Jallen McConnie, 15, was killed in an apartment in NYCHA’s Wise Towers after being tortured by three of his adult cousins, prosecutors say.

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State Senators Call for Overhaul of New York’s Corrections System Following Inmate Death Albany, NY – Four New York State Senators—Pete Harckham, Michelle Hinchey, Rachel May, and James Skoufis—issued a joint statement calling for significant

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DOCCS coach bus set on fire and prison strike eyed as motive
A coach bus owned by a vendor of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision was set on fire earlier this week in Cayuga County.

Report: NY hospital spending has tripled as quality declines
New York is about 30 years overdue for a massive health care overhaul, according to a new report

Gov. JB Pritzker turned heads by comparing Trump administration to Nazi Germany. But will voters be moved? Gov. JB Pritzker’s comparison of President Trump’s administration to Nazi Germany got plenty of attention, but will it sway any voters?

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The hidden world of Chicago ICE arrests: One month after Trump's inauguration, a partial look at those detained As ICE refuses to provide basic information about the recent arrests in Chicago, jail logs offer a rare glimpse into the opaque immigration system.

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NYC boat capsizing tragedy: With 3 dead, 2 in hospital, rescue crews search for 1 additional person An approximately 30-foot-long Grady-White vessel capsized about five miles southeast of Breezy Point.

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Alex Spiro Did Work For The CIA: 13 Things To Know About Top Attorney To Elon Musk, Jay-Z, And Eric Adams Alex Spiro Did Work For The CIA: 13 Things To Know About Top Attorney To Elon Musk, Jay-Z, And Eric Adams

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Glenn E. Martin on LinkedIn: #justiceforcarloswatson #judicialintegrity #entrepreneurship #leadership… Judge Komitee’s post-trial order raises serious questions. ➡️ Over 50 pages long ➡️ Extensive section addressing his own bias ➡️ Multiple paragraphs defending…

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Update: Top Black American General C.Q. Brown Who Spoke Out After George Floyd Murder Fired By Trump Update: Top Black American General C.Q. Brown Who Spoke Out After George Floyd Murder Fired By Trump

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