Community collaboration highlights mentorship, leadership, and economic empowerment across Long Island The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. joined community leaders, entrepreneurs, and civic advocates in celebrating the achievements of local changemakers during the Homegrown Heroes of Long Island celebration held on March 14, 2026, at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in…
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Environmental advocacy group Riverkeeper says Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2026 environmental agenda contains important investments in clean water and environmental protection, while also raising concerns about maintaining strong environmental review standards as the state budget moves forward. In its analysis of the governor’s proposal, the organization praised several funding commitments aimed at strengthening public health, water…
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El Museo del Barrio will present a major new exhibition honoring the legacy of pioneering photographer Sophie Rivera with Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures, the first museum survey dedicated to the influential artist. Opening April 23, the exhibition offers a long-overdue reassessment of Rivera’s contributions to photography and to Nuyorican visual culture in New York. The…
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Officials and industry leaders gathered at The Composers Room in Las Vegas’ Historic Commercial Center on January 21 to assess the future of wedding tourism during the annual State of Wedding Tourism presentation. Hosted by Lynn Marie Goya, clerk of Clark County, the event brought together representatives from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority…
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Artificial intelligence is poised to dramatically reshape how businesses earn credibility — and one marketing expert says the era of viral “TikTok expert culture” may soon be over. The shift comes as AI-driven tools increasingly influence how consumers search for information, evaluate brands, and make decisions. With the launch of systems like ChatGPT Health, which…
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A political memoir will reignited debate over U.S. foreign aid policy and the fate of one of the nation’s largest humanitarian agencies. Summit Books announced it will publish Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID by Nicholas Enrich on April 14. The book offers a firsthand account of…
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As Women’s History Month approaches, one publishing leader is standing out for reshaping how books reach audiences far beyond the printed page. Kristin Kiser, president and publisher of the Workman and Running Press Group at Hachette Book Group, is helping redefine what a modern publishing company can be. Under Kiser’s leadership, the Workman and Running…
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Fenton Jagarnauth, president and fFounder of Fenton Jagan, LLC “Above Designer Closets,” has been honored with a Small Business Award at the Long Island Thrive Summit & Small Family Business Awards, held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. The Long Island Thrive Summit, produced by Richner Communications, recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and…
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In a world dominated by endless headlines, algorithm-driven outrage, and the trap of doom scrolling, many millennials and Gen Z listeners are making a deliberate choice: to consume content that uplifts rather than drains. One unexpected refuge is Christian hip-hop, now reaching audiences nationwide through Holy Culture Radio, a 24-hour SiriusXM channel and mobile app…
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Jazz Power Initiative (JPI), a leading nonprofit dedicated to jazz education and community arts programs, recently announced the appointment of Donnie Atis as its newest board member. Atis brings two decades of leadership experience in financial services and banking, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of Bank and Broker Dealer Experience at Global…
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