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Two Black mothers headlined a class-action lawsuit filed against the city alleging the ACS illegally took their children.

Several criminal justice reform bills previously reported by the AmNews earlier this year are moving closer to becoming law.

Nobody wears a name badge at Fountain House, the original mental health clubhouse located in Hell’s Kitchen.

How are journalism schools preparing students for a media landscape increasingly dominated by video, streaming and visual storytelling? In this month’s E&P J-School profile, reporter Tandy Lau explores how universities are building documentary filmmaking programs that combine cinematic techniques with the reporting, ethics and media law foundations of journalism. From the University of Maryland to CUNY and UC Berkeley, educators say the goal is to equip students with the storytelling skills needed to thrive across emerging platforms while preserving journalism’s commitment to accuracy and accountability.

What happens when a major metropolitan newspaper joins forces with a Facebook group? In Houston, the answer is a partnership designed to reach audiences where they already gather online. The Houston Chronicle’s collaboration with Black Houston is creating new opportunities for community dialogue while offering a potential roadmap for audience engagement in the digital age.

A few feet separated Assemblymember Jordan J.G. Wright from challenger Conrad Blackburn as they staffed tables outside an early voting site on 134th Street this week.

Will teamwork make the dream work? Former executive director of Bronx Defenders Justine Olderman has joined the Mamdani administration's growing

Children of Allan Felix and Delrawn Small still seek justice as Father's Day arrives. Both men were killed by police.

A New York State agency launches a fatherhood engagement program to strengthen paternal involvement.