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Rev. Al Sharpton Denounces Anti-Semitism in New York Attacks
Rev. Al Sharpton denounced anti-Semitism Monday after 37-year-old Grafton Thomas from Orange County, New York, was charged with a federal hate crime in the Dec. 28 stabbing of five Jewish people during a Hanukkah celebration. Sharpton spoke at a press conference at the National Action Network in New York, alongside Black and Jewish leaders, ABC…
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After Ignoring Complaints for Years, New York City Agrees to Pay $12.5 Million to Department of Corrections Visitors Subjected to Invasive Searches
After years of subjecting jail visitors to invasive searches, New York City has agreed to resolve the matter by coughing up $12.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. From Top Class Actions: The settlement benefits individuals who attempted to visit an inmate at a New York City Department of Correction facility between Nov. 23, 2012…
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'You Will Not Be Going Free Today': Tekashi 6ix9ine Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
After antagonizing countless rappers, including allegedly shooting at a member of Trippie Redd’s entourage and putting $20,000 on nemesis Chief Keef’s head, getting knocked for racketeering and a host of other charges; and eventually ratting out his own Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods crew in exchange for leniency, embattled entertainer Tekashi 6ix9ine, born Daniel Hernandez, wrote…
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Run It Back: Kanye West's Opera Mary (and Special Guest Silver Kanye) Is Coming to New York City
While millions of fans throughout the world continue to pour out liquor on the curb in loving memory of the Old Kanye, the new and improved version—who aspires to Make America Great Again and is incapable of producing tolerable music—has announced his latest cash grab. If you live in New York City, and for some…
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Michael Bloomberg Insists No One Asked Him About Stop-and-Frisk Until He Decided to Run for President…Which, of Course, Is a Damn Lie
Michael Bloomberg is a liar. Yes, the same guy who believes an “epidemic of dishonesty” is plaguing our democracy and probably tells his girlfriend “I love that color on you!” even though he fucking hates it to the core of his very being, is a lying-ass liar. And since Maury Povich isn’t around to expose…
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White Woman Accuses Playwright Jeremy O. Harris of Being 'Racist Against White People' During Tirade
White people might hate to season their food, but boyyyyyyy do they love to call black people “racist.” Take black playwright Jeremy O. Harris, who, following a Broadways performance of Slave Play, was engaged in a Q&A with the audience when a white woman—who I’ll refer to as “Broadway Becky,” henceforth—“completely freaked out and couldn’t…
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Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Apologizes for Stop-and-Frisk, But Nobody’s Trying to Hear It: ‘This Is a Deathbed Conversion’
For years, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been an ardent proponent of stop-and-frisk, the blatantly racist policy that allowed the NYPD to disproportionately target and terrorize black and brown citizens. But now that he’s laying the groundwork for a 2020 presidential run that’s destined to implode, the 77-year-old billionaire is apologizing for…
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Rudy Giuliani Under Federal Investigation for Campaign Finance Violations: 'I Would Not Be Surprised If He Gets Indicted'
It’s often said that your friends are a direct reflection of your own character. And if that’s to be believed, it should come as no surprise that Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and personal attorney of one Donald John Trump, is being investigated for campaign finance violations and a bunch of…
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Former Officer Responsible for the Death of Eric Garner Files Lawsuit to Get His Job Back
Refusing to accept his punishment for his failure to properly protect and serve his community, disgraced former NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo is suing the department to get his job back. NBC News reports that Pantaleo’s lawyer, Stuart London, has dismissed his client’s termination as “arbitrary and capricious” and filed a lawsuit against the NYPD on…
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Introducing PrEP+, Frank Ocean's First Foray Into New York City Queer Club Nights
After conquering the Billboard charts, Frank Ocean has set his sights on a new challenge: nightlife. Pitchfork reports that the elusive vocalist will be debuting his own queer club night in New York City on Thursday night as a collaborative effort between his own Blonded brand and the popular Gayletter. “PrEP+ is the first in…