New York state decriminalizes pot, stops short of Cuomo’s legalization call
New York state decriminalized recreational marijuana use, meaning possession of small amounts of the drug will be punished with fines rather than jail time....
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Here’s How You Can Win A $5 Million Investment in Your Business
43North is a startup competition and accelerator program that invests $5 million per year to attract and cultivate high-growth companies in the Buffalo, New York,...
Black New Yorkers Should Be Wary Of Amazon’s Move to Queens
Amazon promises to bring 25,000 jobs to New York City and help fuel the local economy. But who will really benefit from this deal? Let’s...
Student Loan Debt Is Now More Than $1.3 Trillion
Do you live in New York? You are more likely to have a higher loan indebtedness as a percentage of your income. In Alabama? There,...
Betsy DeVos – Will What Happened in Michigan Happen in New York?
Betsy DeVos has been U.S. Education Secretary for little more than a week, yet concerns about her leadership haven’t abated. One reason? The poor performance...
Racism and Hatred Have No Place on Our Nation’s School Boards
The Buffalo School Board is to be commended for its swift rejection of Paladino’s hateful statements, and its recognition that a man who holds such...
Bridging the Gap Between Higher Ed’s Rhetoric and Reality
The common thread running through all that I’ve learned? We live in a nation increasingly anxious and angry over real and widening gaps. Gaps between...
43North Awards $5 Million to 8 Startups in Business Pitch Competition
Find out about the Black founders among the winning startups to walk away with cash prizes as 43North pitch competition awards over $5 Million...
Airbnb Sues New York
"We immediately filed a lawsuit challenging the act on state and federal grounds,†said Airbnb representatives who claim NY is bowing to the hotel industry....
Elijah Boothe Talks Acting, Fashion and Being a BE Modern Man
Discover why Elijah Boothe is in love with acting and fashion. He also shares his advice to help others following in his footsteps....