Local News, Politics

100 Black Men of America Marks 40 Years of Impact with National Conference in New York City

By NEW YORK TREND / April 2, 2026 /

New York City is set to host a powerful gathering of leaders, mentors, and young visionaries as the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. celebrates its 40th Annual Conference this summer. Taking place June 17–21, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown, the milestone event will spotlight four decades of service while setting the stage…

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New York AG Letitia James Secures $4.6 Million in Restitution for Small Businesses Defrauded by Northern Leasing Spinoffs

By NEW YORK TREND / October 16, 2024 / Comments Off on New York AG Letitia James Secures $4.6 Million in Restitution for Small Businesses Defrauded by Northern Leasing Spinoffs

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced recently that her office has secured over $4.6 million in restitution for small businesses defrauded by NLS Equipment Finance LLC (NLS EF) and Leasing Expenses Company, LLC (LEC), spinoff companies of the disbanded Northern Leasing Systems. The restitution is a result of lawsuits filed under New York’s anti-fraud…

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Statement From Minority Leader Abrahams: Adoption Of FY 2023 Capital Plan A Resounding Victory For Nassau’s Future

By NEW YORK TREND / March 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Statement From Minority Leader Abrahams: Adoption Of FY 2023 Capital Plan A Resounding Victory For Nassau’s Future

During its Monday, Jan. 23, meeting, the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 capital plan and a bond authorization ordinance to fund an array of critical projects across Nassau County.  After Monday’s action, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) issued the following statement: “Following extensive…

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