AmNews Staff Reports

Blogging With Confidence: Black bloggers who inspire us!

If you feel stuck in a cycle of work and no play and are seeking a respite from the monotony, look to these inspirational Black bloggers.

Statue of Liberty climber found guilty on 3 federal charges

A protestor who climbed the Statue of Liberty on Independence Day was found guilty on three federal charges during a one-day trial Monday.

Gov. Cuomo announces plans to legalize recreational marijuana in NY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined his agenda for 2019 on Monday, putting the legalization of recreational marijuana and fixing New York City's crumbling subway system among his top priorities for the start of his third term.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson expected to visit NYCHA

HUD Secretary Ben Carson will be visiting a NYCHA Development Tuesday and will be meeting with the Mayor.

Prada slammed after racist figures appear at NYC store

Luxury brand Prada is in hot water after a window display of what appeared to be blackface figures were seen at its SoHo location.

NYC to pay $2M to family of mentally ill woman shot by cop

New York City has agreed to pay $2 million to the family of a 66-year-old mentally ill woman who was fatally shot by a police officer inside her bedroom in 2016.

Jazz singer Nancy Wilson dead at 81

Nancy Wilson, the Grammy-winning “song stylist” and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died.

Mount Sinai opens new state-of-the art Express Care Center

Mount Sinai Health System recently opened a new, full-service center called Mount Sinai Express Care that offers immediate care for minor injuries and illnesses.