Politics

Multicultural Voter Survey Signals Shifting Terrain Ahead of 2026 Midterms

By NEW YORK TREND / January 13, 2026 /

A sweeping new survey of multicultural voters reveals a dramatic decline in support for President Trump, coupled with mounting concerns over political violence, immigration, and economic pressures. The findings, released by My Code, Intelligence Center’s Multicultural Voter Tracker, offer one of the most comprehensive looks yet at attitudes within AANHPI, Black, Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, and women…

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STOP THE R.O.A.R. Launches Campaign to Hold Republicans Accountable Amid Economic Crisis

By NEW YORK TREND / November 5, 2025 / Comments Off on STOP THE R.O.A.R. Launches Campaign to Hold Republicans Accountable Amid Economic Crisis

In a push to mobilize Americans against economic and social setbacks, the advocacy group STOP THE R.O.A.R.—short for Stop The Republicans, Responsible For Another Recession—has launched a nationwide campaign calling out the Republican-led administration for its role in what the organization describes as another devastating recession. The group says the current political leadership is responsible…

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Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley Makes Historic First Visit to Martha’s Vineyard’s Iconic Oak Bluffs Community

By Ann Brown / October 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley Makes Historic First Visit to Martha’s Vineyard’s Iconic Oak Bluffs Community

The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, made history on August 13 with his first official visit to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard—a community renowned for its cultural legacy and deep ties to the African American experience. Hosted in the heart of the Vineyard, the invitation-only gathering celebrated the shared histories of Nevis and Oak Bluffs…

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Dr. Diallo Champions a New Era of Pan-African Investment at UN’s Africa Open for Business Summit

By Ann Brown / October 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Dr. Diallo Champions a New Era of Pan-African Investment at UN’s Africa Open for Business Summit

The Africa Open for Business Summit 2025 took place on September 26, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from international organizations with one unified message: Africa is open for…

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Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Florida Man in $600K Investment Fraud Targeting Haitian Community

By Ann Brown / September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Florida Man in $600K Investment Fraud Targeting Haitian Community

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Florida resident Marc Henry Menard, formerly of Mineola, New York, for allegedly running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that defrauded members of the Haitian community across New York, Florida, and Georgia. Menard is accused of stealing more than $600,000 from 11 investors, using…

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Youth Activists and Global Leaders Confront Global Crises at UN Human Rights Summit

By NEW YORK TREND / September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Youth Activists and Global Leaders Confront Global Crises at UN Human Rights Summit

The 19th International Human Rights Summit convened at the United Nations Headquarters this July, bringing together youth delegates from 38 countries and veteran advocates to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing the world today. Organized under the theme “Education for Peace,” the three-day summit was hosted by United for Human Rights and Youth…

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By NEW YORK TREND / May 23, 2025 / Comments Off on New York Trend NYC: May 22 – 28, 2025
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Reps. Crockett, Gooden Introduce Bipartisan Fentanyl and Xylazine Legislation Package to Combat Overdoses and Deaths

By NEW YORK TREND / March 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Reps. Crockett, Gooden Introduce Bipartisan Fentanyl and Xylazine Legislation Package to Combat Overdoses and Deaths

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) have introduced a comprehensive package of bipartisan fentanyl legislation aimed at combating the rising number of overdose deaths linked to fentanyl and xylazine. The package includes three bills: H.R. 1561, the Test Strip Access Act, H.R. 1562, the ALERT Communities Act, and H.R. 1563, the STOP…

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Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts From Scammers

By NEW YORK TREND / May 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts From Scammers

New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) to address the alarming increase in Facebook and Instagram account takeovers by scammers. These account takeovers involve malicious actors breaking into user accounts, changing passwords, and effectively locking out the rightful owners. The coalition…

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Comprehensive new report tackles food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries

By NEW YORK TREND / June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Comprehensive new report tackles food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries

Key messages A groundbreaking report commissioned by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on One Health highlights the urgent need for innovative strategies to address food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries. The report “New Directions for Tackling Food Safety Risks in the Informal Sector of Developing Countries”…

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