No contract, data privacy agreement for Mineola school’s controversial educational video program

The Mineola School District never had an executed contract or data privacy agreement with Quave, the company behind the district’s controversial video education program. Called Build Your Own Grade, the program is owned by Superintendent Michael...

New CUNY study reveals Dominicans are leaving NYC

A study released on 21 October 2025 by The Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center reports that more Dominicans are leaving New York City even as immigration from the...

The Abolitionist Imagination – Part VI: The Anabaptist

While Catholic, Reformed, and mainline Protestant voices were often divided — some defending slavery, others opposing it — the Radical Reformation and its allied dissenting traditions stood apart for their clarity and consistency. Among these were...

Stimulus payments in New York 2025: double financial aid available this fall, is it your turn?

Actualizado 25/10/2025 - 10:56 CDT The state of New York has launched an ambitious economic relief plan for the second half of 2025, activating two key stimulus check programs aimed at delivering funds directly to millions of residents in need of...

Professor, Author Sandhya Shukla '88 Discusses 'Cross-Culturalism' in Harlem, New York

Sandhya Shukla ’88, a professor of English and American Studies at the University of Virginia, presented her ideas of “Cross-Culturalism” on Thursday afternoon in Goldwin Smith Hall. In the talk, she examined Harlem, New York and other...

Li Songsong Turns History into Painting

One of the most celebrated contemporary painters in China, Li Songsong has honed his distinct style—marked by his use of reliefs, bold brushstrokes, and solid color blocks—over the last 20 years as part of his pursuit “to paint something that had...

New York City Is at a Crossroads, and Its Youth Are Ready to Lead

In New York City, things seem to be falling apart. Prospect Park and Van Cortland Park are on fire; 6-year-old students, high school seniors, and college students are being detained and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement;...

New York survived 9/11... it won't survive Zohran Mamdani. He celebrates jihadis - but an even more insidious plan is afoot: MAUREEN CALLAHAN

New Yorkers like to think their city is indestructible. The imminent mayoral election of Zohran Mamdani is about to disabuse them. And Mamdani's rise is a harbinger for America itself. Make no mistake: The all-but-assured victory of this...

Mother of the Revolution: How Audley Moore Influenced a Generation of Black Activists

Queen Mother Audley Moore’s modest Philadelphia home was where some of the country’s most famous Black nationalist leaders, like Malcolm X and members of RAM (Revolutionary Action Movement, a militant youth organization), gathered to study,...

Religion news 27 October 2025

National celebration marks 60 years of inter-religious dialogue Representatives from six different religions came together at St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham yesterday for a national celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the...

'Gender affirming care is life changing' - Nikki Hiltz gets real as she reflects on memorable moments of the year

American middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz recently reflected on the memorable moments from the 2025 season. Hiltz was last seen in action at the ATHLOS meet held at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Nikki Hiltz uploaded glimpses of the memorable...

When Age, Race And Gender Bias Block Federal Workers’ Next Move

For a large share of the workforce—especially those over 50, women, and Black employees—the decision carries a triple threat: institutional age bias, racial inequity, and gender bias getty With the government shutdown now in its fourth week, many...

Today In Culture, Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Pigmented Faire Launches | Steppenwolf’s Oral History | Chicago’s New 70mm

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Lillstreet Art Center Celebrates Milestone With A Holiday Party Lillstreet Art Center will celebrate its fiftieth year as a...

Walking for Trina: Far Rockaway honors beloved educator in Annual Awareness March

A group of attendees, at booths getting ready for the 8th Annual Trina Williams Far Rockaway Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, sponsored by various local organizations, including The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH). Photo courtesy...

Canara Bank Q2 PAT Rises 19% YoY to ₹4,774 Crore — Strong Earnings Momentum Continues

Canara Bank’s stock gained traction in Thursday’s trade after the lender reported a solid set of Q2 FY26 earnings. The stock climbed 3.22% to ₹132.90, supported by upbeat investor sentiment as the bank showcased another quarter of consistent...

We need more faith spaces that affirm the LGBTQ communities

Earlier this month, the conservative evangelical “King’s Army” spewed homophobia at Londoners and I was transported back to being a closeted queer teenager. Hearing those same sentiments at a young age was what made me realize my childhood church...

Reads to Help You Understand Climate Change — and What We Can Still Do About It

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the climate crisis — melting ice caps, raging wildfires, record-breaking heat. But understanding climate change means more than analyzing data points or scrolling through headlines. It means...

New York apple event offers $1K prize for school garden funding

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New Yorkers are invited to take a bite out of locally grown apples at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, as part of the statewide “Big Apple Crunch” initiative celebrating Farm-to-School Month. The event promotes healthy eating and...

Zohran Mamdani lied about the 9/11 story and his Muslim aunt: How NYC mayoral candidate's false claim was busted by the internet

New York City socialist mayoral candidate was forced to offer a clarification and debunk his own claim that his Muslim aunt was too scared to ride the subway after 9/11. His anecdote sparked a controversy on social media when he spoke about his...

New York Giants have ‘tons of confidence’ in PK Graham Gano … if he’s healthy

Twice in the past two season the New York Giants have been left in difficult situations when placekicker Graham Gano suffered debilitating leg injuries right before or at the beginning of games.With Gano back to practice as he recovers from a...