Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Food Restaurant is quickly becoming one of Brooklyn’s most talked-about venues for live music, and its latest announcement reinforces that momentum. On Tuesday, December 2, Fusion East will welcome back world-class saxophonist Eric Wyatt, Brownsville’s own internationally respected jazz talent, for a special one-night performance as part of the Fusion […]
East New York’s development wave continues to reshape long-vacant lots, with new permits filed for a five-story mixed-use building at 104 Crystal Street, also known as 950 Glenmore Avenue. The project adds to the steady pipeline of construction that has brought new housing and commercial space to the neighborhood over the past few years. The […]
A federal judge has thrown out the Justice Department’s criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges had no lawful authority to do so. The decision represents a major setback for the Trump administration’s push to pursue legal action against officials the president has long viewed […]
Chi Osse Credit: Emil Cohen:NYC Council Media Unit According to NYC Newswire, the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has voted not to endorse Council Member Chi Ossé in his Democratic primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York’s 8th Congressional District. Members were notified of the […]
MetroPlusHealth has strengthened its role in Staten Island with the launch of a second community office, a meaningful expansion at a time when many for-profit insurers are reducing their presence in the borough. The new office, located at 2656 Hylan Blvd in New Dorp Plaza, comes as health care costs continue to rise and key […]
Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez announced that she will not run for re-election in 2026, closing out more than thirty years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. In her statement, she reflected on her decades of public leadership, saying, “Serving the people of New York City for over three decades has been the honor of […]
Rapper and outspoken independent music advocate Russ is challenging Roc Nation’s newly launched music distribution platform, arguing that the company’s 85/15 split—where artists keep 85 percent and Roc Nation keeps 15 percent—offers little more than a branded upload service. His critique reinforces a growing tension in the music business: major entertainment companies want to tap […]
The holiday season will officially begin in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 27, when the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. The annual tradition, one of the most watched and economically influential events in the country, is expected to attract millions in person and tens of millions more on television […]
photo credit: Kota the Friend by Minh Nguyen In a rare crossover moment between contemporary hip-hop and New York’s storied jazz tradition, Brooklyn’s own Kota the Friend will take the stage at the Blue Note Jazz Club for two nights on December 2 and 3, offering fans an intimate live-band experience at one of the […]
A major new presence is breaking into the hip hop landscape, fierce, imaginative, and fully committed to standing in her own power. Her name is Saki, and her debut single “Kill Bill” is already proving why she is an artist the culture should be watching closely. Now streaming on all major platforms, the track arrives […]