Toledo Police K-9 Attack on Innocent Black Man Exposes Systemic Flaws
On April 11, 2024, Brandon Upchurch's life changed forever when Toledo police unleashed a K-9 on him during a routine traffic stop. The reason?...
The Locked Doors of Equity — And Why We’re Ready to Build New Ones
By Christopher Atkins, Community Organizer and Concerned Utica Resident
I was born in Washington Courts. Raised in the Hill. I've walked the long roads many...
100 Black Men of Eastern New York Inc.’s Deep Roots On Long Island Building...
100 Black Men of Eastern New York Inc.’s Deep Roots On Long Island Building As It Expands Its Service Territory To Eastern New York
New...
SCOTUS Alien Enemies Act Ruling: Due Process & Immigration Policy Impact
Echoes of 1798: The Supreme Court, the Alien Enemies Act, and the Tightrope Walk of American Values
By David LaGuerre
It feels like we’re constantly digging...
Notre Dame HS NJROTC cadet selected as winner for Students Inside Albany Conference
Christopher Leon Brittingham is an accomplished high school junior at Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School in Utica, New York. A dedicated student who has...
Latest stats show adults, kids aren’t getting enough physical activity for heart health
The American Heart Association encourages people to move more for a healthier mind and body on National Walking Day, Wednesday, April 2
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Why Donald Trump Can’t Be Trusted to Negotiate a Fair Deal for Ukraine
By David LaGuerre -
Donald Trump has boasted about settling the Ukraine conflict in an instant, yet his history paints a very different picture. With...
Hochul Highlights Federal Cuts’ Impact on NY Health Programs
Over $300 Million in Cuts to Department of Health Programs Across the State for Vital Public Health Programming
Governor Kathy Hochul today shared a breakdown...
The Silencing of Dissent: Rumeysa Ozturk’s Detention Signals Alarming Authoritarian Shift
By David & Dawn LaGuerre -
The Ambush: How Federal Agents Targeted a Turkish PhD Student
On March 25, 2025, as Rumeysa Ozturk walked through the...
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Journey of Acknowledgment and Action
Women’s History Month celebrates women’s achievements and encourages recognition and action. Let’s honor women by learning their stories, advocating for gender equality, and celebrating with community activities.