FBI Probed Geraldine Ferraro
The FBI investigated Geraldine Ferraro after her historic run for vice president, questioning the Queens Democrat for five hours about how she financed her first election to Congress, documents show.
Faith And Hope Against Transverse Myelitis
From one day to another, Ricardo Rivera’s life changed. The 26-year-old film student woke up the next day after Thanksgiving 2010 to find out that he could not walk anymore. [video]
Immigrants Find Financial Services During Tough Times
Brooklyn Cooperative’s services are pivotal for many immigrants who cannot access well-known financial institutions due to government regulations that have tightened financial services for people who cannot prove they have legal status.
Inmigrantes, entre otros, encuentran opciones de crédito
Cientos de inmigrantes manejan su dinero en Brooklyn Cooperative, una institución financiera comunitaria que ofrece cuentas de ahorro, cheques y préstamos personales y de negocios a sus clientes.
Mixed Welcome to Food Co-op in Fort Greene
When Daniel Morgan heard about the opening of the Fort Greene Food Co-op last year, he welcomed the initiative but was concerned at the same time.
In Brooklyn, A Mother Defies Sanfilippo Syndrome
Jonah Weishaar looks like a normal, healthy 2-year-old boy as he giggles at a Brooklyn playground. But for his parents, Jill and Jeremy, it’s a race against time. [video]
Fund-Raising Increases for Unpaid Party Positions
It’s an unpaid position, but running for district leader in Brooklyn requires a fund-raising effort that’s arduous for incumbents and challengers alike — especially when the race is tight.
Redistricting Tug-of-War in New York State
State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat from the 57th Assembly District, had good reasons to sign a pledge to support an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission next year.
Algunos contribuyentes deberán esperar para declarar impuestos de 2010
El Servicio de Rentas Internas (IRS) tiene una noticia buena y una mala para quienes se preparan a declarar sus impuestos de 2010 electrónicamente o por correo….
Depression in Black Gay Men: A Silent Issue
New York based reporter Jose Bayona examines the issue of depression and suicide in black gay men in this news segment using the suicide of 26-year-old Joseph Jefferson as the backdrop.
AARP tiene nueva vice presidente ejecutiva de Mercados Multiculturales
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez —vicepresidente ejecutiva de Compromiso y Mercados Multiculturales a partir de septiembre— afirma que con su nombramiento AARP está respondiendo a los resultados del censo de la forma más acertada.
Dreams Ending in Young Motherhood
Every year, the number of Latina teenager immigrant mothers in the United States grows steadily. Most of them postpone education and have to raise a child by themselves.
Queens, A Safe Haven for Hiram Monserrate
New York, Dec. 4, 2009 – State Senator Hiram Monserrate, sentenced today to three years of probation, yet he retains the support of many residents of his Queens district.
