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Bangladeshis organize after “unjustifiable” NYPD killing of teen

New York City’s Bangladeshi community is organizing after the shooting death of one of their own.  NYPD killed Win Rozario in his Ozone Park, Queens, home on Wednesday, according to the New York Times. The 19-year-old was reportedly in mental distress when he called 911. The family disputes police claims that he came at officers…

The truth behind the “Asian gambler” stereotype

As Mets owner Steve Cohen’s proposal to build a casino and entertainment complex at Citi Field is in limbo, some community advocates are questioning whether the harms outweigh the benefits. You may remember tense moments during the February casino town hall when two different residents questioned the casino’s proximity to Flushing’s Asian American community, saying…

How To Prepare for Your Child’s Annual Review IEP Meeting: NYC edition 

Every year, parents of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) dread the annual review process. Because of past experiences, these meetings become another disappointing event where parents and students feel unheard and their requests are denied. While the parents will never be able to make decisions on behalf of the district, we can and should…

The best places in NYC to catch the 2024 Eclipse 

🎵A total eclipse of the heart….. at least for some New Yorkers. Mark your calendars, a solar eclipse is coming to New York on April 8. Total solar eclipses occur in the same place once every 400 years, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Even though New York City will only experience a partial solar eclipse, it…

Don’t liberals want to fix the immigration perception problem?

A few days ago, I was pouring soap into a machine at my local laundromat in South Harlem when the word “Kamala” made my politics-attuned ears perk up. A couple of middle-aged Black women were chatting about the upcoming election as they loaded up their laundry. They agreed that Trump was in deep trouble, and…

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