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New Study Proposes Wealth-Building Solutions for Black Retirees

By Hazel Trice Edney(TriceEdneyWire.com) - African-American families have known for generations that retirement at the age of 65 is often a mirage. We hope and pray it will happen, but it’s a dream that generally never gets fulfilled. In fact reports have shown that...
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Education/Arts, Health, Top Categories in NYS Budget

By Mary Alice MillerNew York State’s Fiscal Year 2024 $229 Billion budget has completed after a month of intense negotiations between Governor Hochul, the State Senate, and the Assembly. There were several points of contention between Governor Hochul and state legislators regarding budget priorities,...

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Nearly 14 Percent of New York State Residents Live in Poverty

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Critical Milestone: Gas and Electric Networks in Brooklyn to be Completely Fossil-Free by 2050

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How the Supreme Court Could Make Your Life More Dangerous

By Robert Reich, https://robertreich.org/ Your life could get a lot more dangerous. Republican appointees on...
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