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The article informs that the New York State Education Department (NYSDOE) is required to review Mayor Eric Adams's mayoral control of NYC public schools through public hearings, with concerns raised about budget cuts and the need for more checks and balances. Topic include Testimonies at hearings criticized Adams's budget cuts and called for an end to mayoral authority, while others argued for the effectiveness of mayoral control, emphasizing accountability and impact.

The article reports on a hearing convened by U.S. Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council to review migrants' access to services, such as food, housing and education. Topics discussed include the estimated number of immigrants who arrived in the city from the border, the countries where the migrants came from, the accommodation of the migrants in the city, and statements from U.S. Department of Social Services' Gary Jenkins on problems with temporary housing for the migrants.

The article reports on the protest made by members of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) at the offices of the state Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (LAFTOR) to demand more public hearings before the vote on the redistricting map. According to AABANY's Marilyn Go, the voting lines should be established properly. Also cited is the possible benefits to the Democrats from their gerrymandering move.

The article presents news briefs related to Caribbean region. Topics discussed include planning of Trinidad government for fewer COVID-19 restrictions, while emergency measures in Antigua; reopening of international airports and marine borders; and COVID policy to allow public meetings so that unvaccinated and vaccinated people could gather.

The article reports on a public hearing hosted by the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety on June 13, 2018, regarding the New York Police Department's (NYPD's) gang policing tactics. Activists and academics discussed the NYPD's latest targeting and arresting techniques and police raids in minority communities.

The article reports on the hearing held by the Task Force on Quality Education of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at the Harlem Hospital Center & Pavillion in New York on April 27, 2017 focusing on governance issues in charter and public schools.

The article discusses the "Men-Talk" program of nonprofit institution Kechie's Project Inc. which aims to guide girls to become leaders.

The article offers New York City news briefs including the town hall meeting by the Black Alliance for Just Immigration on November 16, 2016, and the community program by LaGrange College sports management professor Dr. Preston James IV providing computers for students in New York City.

The article reports on the meeting held by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke in Brooklyn, New York concerning the public health insurance option under the America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. It notes the many registered their dissatisfaction on the technicalities providing preventive medicine to Americans and documented aliens. It also mentions the support of State Senator Eric Adams to the legislation.

The article reports that residents of New York City told Congressman Charles Rangel during a public meeting held on February 18, 2007, that war in Iraq was taking too much a toll on their communities and it must be stopped. The meeting was sponsored by several community, religious and peace groups. Actress Vinnie Burrows said that the war in Iraq had transformed into a war on the poor of the U.S., and citizens of the U.S. were paying heavy price for it.

This article focuses on a rally to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 1995 Million Man March, the mass gathering of African American men in Washington, D.C. Some came to the Millions More Movement demanding justice out of the chaos of Hurricane Katrina. Others called for reparations, universal healthcare, and an end to police brutality, and even the removal of U.S. President George W. Bush. Louis Farrakhan, leader of the organization Nation of Islam, said that the meaning of this day will be determined by what one does tomorrow to create a movement.

Reports on a public meeting on police harassment and community-police relations in Bronx, New York City. Attendance by community residents and public officials; Coordination of the meeting by Community Board Nine under the leadership of Elizabeth Rodriguez; Stories by community residents about their encounters with the police; Recommendations from the audience; Remarks by Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer.

Highlights a town hall meeting in Amsterdam, New York City focusing on welfare, workfare and job creation. Attendees at the meeting; Inadequacies of the welfare system.

Highlights the meeting held by residents of the Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill community in New York City to allow incumbent legislators and their challengers to address key issues of concern to the community before the 1998 November elections. Notable attendees; Structure of program; Issues raised by incumbents and their challengers; Initiatives supported by the incumbents.

The article offers news briefs related to the community in New York as of October 2013 including a public meeting on charter colocation at M.S. 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center, the annual college fair held by Convent Avenue Baptist Church, and the eight annual Home Buyer Seminar Series.

The article focuses on a public meeting held in Brooklyn, New York City on July 31, 2013 to discuss the history of the New York City Police Department NYPD's profiling tactics and reversing the veto of Community Safety Act. It mentions that the act consists of two bills NYPD Oversight Act and the End Discriminatory Profiling Act. The meeting featured several people including city council members Jumaane Williams and Bob Lander, and New York Civil Liberties Union's staff Alexis Karteron.

The article offers information on the public meeting organized by West Harlem Development Corp. (WHLDC) that was held in New York City, New York State in 2012.

The article offers information about 32nd annual public meeting of the Renaissance Health Care Network Auxiliary.

The article reports on a public hearing conducted by Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committees at Pratt Institute in New York regarding the Atlantic Yards/FCR project. The members who were present included Senator Karl Kruger and State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries. The project the state's Metropolitan Transit Authority and Empire State Development Corp. According to Jeffries, the project has received sufficient funds to construct luxury housing, an arena and commercial space.

The article provides information on the 1,000 Man Rally in Amsterdam, New York. Accordingly, Henry Lyons, the event's main speaker, talked about the plight of black men and the challenges that they faced in the society and asserted that the whole activity was a success and was well-organized. In addition, it states that the gathering was a celebration of manhood and gives importance to their work in the community.

The article reports on the results of the City Council hearing about the education budget in New York City on May 27, 2008. It is revealed that schools chancellor Joel Klein felt that he was like on the hot seat during the meeting. The members have been outspoken about Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's education budget $428 million which is less than on the expected value. Klein defended Bloomberg's budget and tried to explain the cuts to the council members.

The article offers news briefs related to New York. It states that Charles Barron, New York councilman, would be gathering activists and Black historians on November 5, 2007 to support Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidate. It states that October 22nd Coalition would be holding its annual rally against police brutality at Marcus Garvey Memorial Park in Harlem, New York. Extension of working hours by Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center, New York has been mentioned.

A calendar of African American events in New York in 2007 is presented. A new play entitled "Fall Forward," by Daniel Reitz and directed by Daniel Talbott will be performed at John Street Methodist Church from June 27 to 30. The Harlem's SummerStage 2007 Kick-off Party on June 28 will feature Charles Carrington & Co. Jazz Band live at Pier 2110. A public forum entitled "Black Patriotism Is Resistance" will be held on July 7.

The article reports that the Ask Martine townhall meeting coordinated by Martine Guerrier, the Dept. of Education's (DOE) chief family engagement officer, drew around 131 parents in Brooklyn, New York. Despite the low turnout, parents asked several question to Guerrier and other DOE officials present. Among the top concerns parents had was New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to restructure the school system.

The article presents information about a town hall meeting held at the Black Spectrum Theatre in Queens, New York City. The meeting was arranged to address everyday complaints of people. They addressed an array of concerns to Council member Leroy Comrie and representatives from places such as the Department of Sanitation, Department of Housing Preservation & Development and Department of Environmental Protection.

The article presents information related to a public hearing on the largest construction project in the history of Brooklyn, New York City, held on August 30, 2006. The discussion revealed the skepticism and optimism of the community towards the Atlantic Yard Project. This project includes seven acres of housing units and a Nets arena in downtown Brooklyn. It was the first of three public meetings on the issue.

This article reports that ten years after the Million Man March, college students across the U.S. showed their support again in great numbers for the Millions More March held last Saturday. Students from the nation's largest historically African American college gathered last Friday to listen to inspiring speeches, poetry and sermons to ignite participation in the march and rally. Byron Stewart, Howard University's Student Government Association's president, said that they are starting the march with a rally to educate students about the movement.

This article reports that Columbia University of New York City, will participate in a series of five information sessions and seminars leading up to a public meeting on the scope of its proposed Manhattanville in West Harlem Rezoning and Academic Mixed-Use Development Project. The sessions are to inform community members and the public at large about the proposal and to respond to their questions. The sessions are being hosted by Community Board 9 and will take place, except where otherwise noted, at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, 263 West 125th Street. Some of the topics included in the seminars are: "How the Manhattanville Proposal fulfills Columbia's Mission As a Research University"; "The Rezoning Proposal and Columbia's Potential Development Under the Rezoning," etc.

This article presents news briefs related to socio-political issues in New York. Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion held a public meeting to address concerns about the lack of pedestrian safety in the Bronx and its deadly effects on children. Over one-third of the pedestrians hit in the last three years, in the Bronx are children 14 and under. New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein joined New York Jets President L. Jay Cross and linebacker Victor Hobson to announce the Heads Up! Program, a new partnership between the U.S. Department of Education and the football team New York Jets.

The article comments on Harlem's growing population. Harlem may be growing too large for its streets, opine city planners and community organizers. At a recent public meeting, city officials with the Department of Economic Development, Transportation and Planning shared results from a transportation study done in Harlem and Morningside Heights that revealed congestion along the neighborhood's 125th Street spine. Looking at problems of slow public transit, clogged streets and a lack of public parking, the "River-to-River Study," is one element of a Department of City Planning project to rezone the 125th Street corridor between the Harlem and Hudson rivers, a stretch of Manhattan real estate rapidly gaining public notice as it shoots up in both height and price.

This article presents information related to a rally organised to mark the second anniversary of the U.S. war on Iraq. A group of community and political activists are planning to rally in March to train a national spotlight on the war in Iraq. The rally, being spearheaded by the New York based Troops Out Now Coalition, is calling on the U.S. to withdraw its soldiers from Iraq. The protestors are planning to march from Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem to Central Park on March 19, the second anniversary date of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

The article presents news items related to New York City as of July 31, 2003. Proving that there is fashion after death, late rap icon Tupac Shakur will join Phat Pharm, Rocawear, Sean John and other hip-hop-inspired clothing lines with "Makaveli" wear. Shakur's mother, Afeni, has worked with designers to create the line of men's clothes. In the aftermath of the murder of City Councilman James E. Davis, there will be a town-hall meeting to discuss "Our Communities in Crisis" and "What Our Proactive Responses Should Be." It will be held at Brooklyn's Emmanuel Baptist Church on Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m.

Reports that celebrities are expected to gather to pay tributes to Brooklyn, New York City-based nationalist and activist Sonny Carson on October 24, 2002. People who have endorsed the proclamation signed by Brooklyn borough president declaring the date Sonny Carson Day; Politicians and members of clergy who are expected to attend the gathering; Carson's dedication towards his community.

Focuses on a reception organized by the board of directors of the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI) for their members on October 17, 2002 at the Rotunda Low Memorial Library at Columbia University Campus in New York City. Speakers of the event; Reception to appreciate members of HCCI; Mission of HCCI; Services offered by HCCI.

Reports schedule of a dialogue with Greneda Prime Minister Keith Mitchell on improving the lives of people in New York City.

Reports on the town hall meetings organized by Afro-American civil rights organization National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as part of its Voter Empowerment Program for the 2000 general elections in the United States. Aim to boost voter turnout; Role of the program in promoting voter education and participation; Discussion of issues concerning Afro-Americans.

Discusses the participation of prominent Caribbean Americans in the Million Family March held October 2000 in Washington, D.C. Delegation from Trinidad and Tobago; Musical performances of the group representing Jamaica.

Highlights the 12th town meeting sponsored by the Constituency for Africa (CFA) at the Columbia University in New York City, which discussed economic and political developments in Africa. Keynote speaker Susan Rice's discussion on Africa Growth and Opportunities Act; African Unity representative Solomon Gomes' focus on President Bill Clinton's visit to Africa; Ambassador Koby Koomson's talk on Africa's politics.

Reports that the Vision 2000 Network and the Harlem Environmental Impact Project will sponsor a special Town Hall meeting on October 24, 1997 in order to educate voters on two constitutional issues to be voted on November 4. Identification of these issues; Scheduled time and venue for the meeting; Keynote speakers for the meeting.

Announces the holding of the World Day of Atonement assembly in New York City on October 16, 1996 by the organizers of the 1995 Million Man March. Aim of bringing together the peoples of the world; Difference with the Million Man March.

Reports on the absence of New York City police commissioner William Bratton from the Crown Heights community's Town Hall meeting at Medgar Evers College three days prior to the anniversary of the August 16, 1991 insurgency which was blamed on the p olice. Presence of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in the event; Reaction of community members to Bratton's absence.

Reports on the public meeting on the 30th Police Precinct on March 30, 1995. Invitation by the Community Coalition on Police.